City of El Paso Public Art Program

08/21/2024

"El Paso...[is] home to several brilliant public artworks. These outdoor sculptures pay homage to El Paso’s landscape, history, and culture without walls or visiting hours. It’s art that can be touched, seen at dawn, dusk, and in the full light of day.

These six art installations draw inspiration from the city’s cultural heritage and vibrant landscape

08/03/2024

We had an emotional morning as we dedicated this new project, with heartfelt words from community leaders, victims’ families present and a flyover from Ft. Bliss.

07/30/2024

Another project completed by the City of El Paso will be dedicated this Saturday--on the 5th Anniversary of the August 3 Tragedy. Community can visit the new piece by local artist Tino Ortega at Jim Crouch Park (formerly Ponder) - with City of El Paso Capital Improvement Program & El Paso Parks and Recreation.

El Paso honors the five-year anniversary of the Walmart mass shooting with a new memorial by local artist Tino Ortega, unveiled at Jim Crouch Park.

06/25/2024

Completed in 2020 by artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector through our program, “Hueco Tanks Archway” serves as a welcoming beacon to the Beast Urban Park, soon to be El Paso’s largest park, containing a water park, recreation center, natatorium, senior center and eventually trails, ball fields, and more. The archway features shapes inspired by native grasses and plants and the ancient pictographs found at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site.

06/07/2024

New install shot of the piece we commissioned for EPPD’s new regional command by artist Mark Aeling. It’s an eagle wing made up of thousands of silhouettes of birds native to the Chihuahuan desert.

05/08/2024

Did you know a significant amount of our public art collection is sited in City parks? This sculpture, by artist Michael Stutz, "Jackrabbit Jumps the Love Ball" is located on the westside at Bartlett Park.

03/20/2024

One of our largest projects to date pays homage to the strength of our rain during monsoon season!

Commissioned through our City of El Paso Public Art Program, "Aguacero"is a 45-ft abstract sculpture at the foot of the Paso del Norte International Bridge that depicts a storm cloud pouring down into the desert.

The work is by Sebastián, considered Mexico's foremost living sculptor known for monumental structures constructed in painted iron or concrete. You can see his sculptures throughout the world, from Mexico City to Osaka, Japan.

03/01/2024

Another great project in the books! Thanking City Representative Chris Canales, District 8 for his continued support of our program and understanding the vibrancy our local artists drive in our community!

02/15/2024

This week, City Council approved the 2024 Public Art Plan. To date, the program has completed 91 public art projects and engaged with 383 Artists, 78% of whom are local.​

On Tuesday, the City of El Paso approved three public art projects at the El Paso International Airport as part of its new 2024 Public Art Plan.

02/08/2024

Sneak peek from below on installation of our latest public art project: a kinetic canopy designed by artists at Future Forms Lab. The canopy is located on the balcony of the upcoming La Nube Children's Museum!

01/31/2024

What if street lights could be poetic? Artist Aaron Stephan’s piece, "Luminous Bound". like his other works playfully explores movement with items we typically don’t pay attention to because of their ubiquity.

This art project commissioned through our program is located at Sun Metro's Upper Eastside Transfer Center. The Transfer Center was designed by In*Situ Architecture and just received the American Institute of Architect's El Paso Design Honor Award for its innovative design and contributing to a better, more sustainable future for El Paso!

01/31/2024

Congratulations to local artist Laura Turón on her selection for an artist residency in Iceland! MCAD has supported her artistic development over the years through our Artist Incubator Program, professional development and through a Public Art Commission.

Laura Turón hopes to incorporate Iceland's beautiful landscapes and colors into her immersive, geometric artwork.

01/23/2024

Detail from “Pitz/Tlachko,” a largescale mural by local artist Gabriel S. Gaytan located on the Acosta Sports Center commissioned by the Public Art Program. The artist worked with Neighborhood Associations in the area and Center users to develop the piece, which depicts the ancient ballgame played by the Aztecs, Mayans and others across Meso-America.

12/01/2023

El Paso-born artist Art Garcia's "Ferrocarrilero" is a public art piece playfully calling attention to the huge efforts of so many people, including Chinese immigrants in building the railroads that grew El Paso. Completed in 2013, the piece is sited on the Campbell Street Bataan Railway bridge traversing Downtown and even features a timeline only visible to pedestrians.

10/26/2023

Sneak peek on installation of our latest project: a kinetic canopy designed by artists at Future Forms Lab. The canopy is located on the balcony of the upcoming La Nube Children's Museum!

09/27/2023

Our new dashboard got featured in El Paso Inc.!

09/22/2023

Our new dashboard lets you explore every completed project through our program!

The City of El Paso announced the creation of a new online catalog for the community to see and learn about the public art pieces in their neighborhood.

09/21/2023

Local artist Chris Winterstein installing, “NOPAL!,” an original commission through the Public Art Program. The piece is sited in the revamped children’s section of the Main Library. Once reopened, the giant cactus will serve as a nook for story times and reading!