Community Calendar

The NMSU Art Museum proudly presents Marietta Patricia Leis: Breathing Lessons, a major career retrospective by renowned New Mexico-based artist Marietta Leis. The exhibition reflects Leis’s exploration of color, time, movement, and place across a diverse range of media, including: video, painting, photography, sculpture, poetry, and sound. Opening reception for Marietta Patricia Leis: Breathing Lessons is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through March 6, 2027.

The NMSU Art Museum is pleased to present On the Edge, an exhibition that traces the trajectory of Shirley Crow’s career, exploring an artistic practice grounded in a lasting sense of wonder about the mysteries of the universe. Spanning nearly fifty years, and including pastel, ink, graphite, and oil, Crow’s work invites viewers to experience her intuitive visual language informed by the magic of creativity and an ongoing questioning of our existence. Opening reception for Shirley Crow: On the Edge is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through July 17, 2027.

The NMSU Art Museum proudly presents Lean In, an exhibition presenting works by three New Mexico-based artists who have been influenced and mentored by artist Marietta Patricia Leis during her nearly 50-year career as an interdisciplinary artist.

Lean In, featuring works by Dorielle Caimi, Veronica Primerano and Stefan Jennings Batista, demonstrates that a successful artistic practice extends beyond the objects produced in the studio; it is also built through relationships, discipline, and the transmission of knowledge. The artists featured in this exhibition explore diverse concepts related to mysticism, resilience, and color theory, but all three have benefited from exposure to Leis’ ongoing dedication to a successful studio practice. Lean In is on display in the museum’s Mullennix Bridge Gallery from October 16, 2026 through March 6, 2027.

The NMSU Art Museum proudly presents Marietta Patricia Leis: Breathing Lessons, a major career retrospective by renowned New Mexico-based artist Marietta Leis. The exhibition reflects Leis’s exploration of color, time, movement, and place across a diverse range of media, including: video, painting, photography, sculpture, poetry, and sound. Opening reception for Marietta Patricia Leis: Breathing Lessons is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through March 6, 2027.

The NMSU Art Museum is pleased to present On the Edge, an exhibition that traces the trajectory of Shirley Crow’s career, exploring an artistic practice grounded in a lasting sense of wonder about the mysteries of the universe. Spanning nearly fifty years, and including pastel, ink, graphite, and oil, Crow’s work invites viewers to experience her intuitive visual language informed by the magic of creativity and an ongoing questioning of our existence. Opening reception for Shirley Crow: On the Edge is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through July 17, 2027.

The NMSU Art Museum proudly presents Lean In, an exhibition presenting works by three New Mexico-based artists who have been influenced and mentored by artist Marietta Patricia Leis during her nearly 50-year career as an interdisciplinary artist.

Lean In, featuring works by Dorielle Caimi, Veronica Primerano and Stefan Jennings Batista, demonstrates that a successful artistic practice extends beyond the objects produced in the studio; it is also built through relationships, discipline, and the transmission of knowledge. The artists featured in this exhibition explore diverse concepts related to mysticism, resilience, and color theory, but all three have benefited from exposure to Leis’ ongoing dedication to a successful studio practice. Lean In is on display in the museum’s Mullennix Bridge Gallery from October 16, 2026 through March 6, 2027.

Join the International Museum of Art and the Sun Bowl Association as they celebrate 77 years of El Paso’s distinct artistic vision in the 2026-27 Sun Bowl Art Exhibition. All are welcome to the Grand Opening on Thursday, November 5 from 5-8 pm as we announce awards and celebrate art all evening long.

The IMoA is proud to announce that this year’s shows will be one of the largest to date, featuring over 100 local artists. Artists are sharing paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures in the show, all representing the best of their work and their vision.

The Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is a proud part of the Old El Paso Sun Bowl, celebrating the artistic excellence and vision of our community. Beginning in 1949 as the Sun Carnival Art Exhibit, it is one of the longest running juried art shows in the American Southwest.

This year’s show will be on view from the Grand Opening on Thursday, November 5, 2026 through Sunday, January 17, 2027. Selected works in the show will be for sale and the proceeds directly support the artist and the Museum.

The International Museum of Art is dedicated to making art accessible to all, offering free admission, exhibitions of local artists, and a rich collection of regional and international artifacts. Thanks to the generous support of our members and donors, we continue to foster cultural understanding and promote the visual arts in El Paso.

Visitor Information:
Address: 1211 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
Parking and ramp on Rio Grande and Brown St.

Hours:
Thursday: 1:00–5:00 pm
Friday–Sunday: 12:00–5:00 pm
Monday–Wednesday: Closed

Follow Us:
Facebook: International Museum of Art El Paso
Instagram: @imoaep
Website: InternationalMuseumOfArt.org

Join the International Museum of Art and the Sun Bowl Association as they celebrate 77 years of El Paso’s distinct artistic vision in the 2026-27 Sun Bowl Art Exhibition. All are welcome to the Grand Opening on Thursday, November 5 from 5-8 pm as we announce awards and celebrate art all evening long.

The IMoA is proud to announce that this year’s shows will be one of the largest to date, featuring over 100 local artists. Artists are sharing paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures in the show, all representing the best of their work and their vision.

The Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is a proud part of the Old El Paso Sun Bowl, celebrating the artistic excellence and vision of our community. Beginning in 1949 as the Sun Carnival Art Exhibit, it is one of the longest running juried art shows in the American Southwest.

This year’s show will be on view from the Grand Opening on Thursday, November 5, 2026 through Sunday, January 17, 2027. Selected works in the show will be for sale and the proceeds directly support the artist and the Museum.

The International Museum of Art is dedicated to making art accessible to all, offering free admission, exhibitions of local artists, and a rich collection of regional and international artifacts. Thanks to the generous support of our members and donors, we continue to foster cultural understanding and promote the visual arts in El Paso.

Visitor Information:
Address: 1211 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
(Parking and ramp on Rio Grande and Brown St.)

Hours:
Thursday: 1:00–5:00 pm
Friday–Sunday: 12:00–5:00 pm
Monday–Wednesday: Closed

Follow Us:
Facebook: International Museum of Art El Paso
Instagram: @imoaep
Website: InternationalMuseumOfArt.org

Art Masters Gallery hosts an evening of original Tom Lea works, new limited-edition prints, and new pieces by local El Paso artists inspired by a borderland's vision. Enjoy the art of Tom Lea, engaging conversation, and light bites

UTEP Youth Programs and Camps is offering a series of youth ballet courses this fall. Students will learn the fundamentals of classical ballet while developing proper technique, coordination, and foundational skills. New classes begin in September and October and are held in the evenings on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Courses are designed for children and teens ages 5–17.
For more information, visit ppp.utep.edu/youthcourses or call 915-747-5142.