Community Calendar

Invitation to our 78th Annual Rock and Mineral Show. Vendors bring a huge display of colorful treasurers from around the world. Producing an array of earths gifts. Crafted into spiritual items to enhance everyone's eye.

Local vendors will come together at Desert Spoon Food Hub/Spoon Flower Grocery to sell their good.

Swing by for this festive ONGOING EXHIBIT!
DECK the WALLS : SMALL WORKS Festive Art Exhibit Sale & More!
Crossland Gallery 500 West Paisano El Paso TX
Close of Show : Saturday, December 13, 2025

It's a festive start to the holiday season with artwork fit for gift giving, from 51 talented & creative area artists. All are invited to swing by to this free & family friendly event at the EPAA's Crossland Gallery to see birds & bees, skies & trees, mountains & more!

Affordable art for all new & seasoned art collectors & gift givers. Sculptures, paintings, photography & mixed media pieces & more. It'll be hard to select just one. Maybe one for you & one for a friend.
Bring the kiddos for the Art Scavenger Hunt. Enjoy snacks, beverages & holiday music.

ALSO on the FESTIVE AGENDA : The holiday festivities continue on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11-6pm for the Holiday Gift Market & Studio Open House

Thank you to Jacob Hale with Tucumcari Tonight used to jazz up this years poster.

Thank you to this years participating artists!
Ray Alvarado
Percepticon Anomaly
Rodrigo Armijo
Cesar Barraza Garcia
Rosa Beltran
Paul Branham
Hector Castillo
Vanessa Clark
Elvira Contreras
Karina Cruz Tajaran
Rigoberto De La Mora
Mindy Loudem Dember
Robert Dozal
T. Edison
Michele Ellington
Martin Fano
Lucy Fernandez
Ruby Franco
Jacob Hale
Paul Hyder
Kristen Jedamczik
Tova Mae Jedamczik
Ashton Kaleigh
Lindsey Kronmiller
Jean-Claude Linossi
Leticia Luevanos
Heather Medrano
Maria Socorro Munoz
Omar Munoz
Barney Napolske
Tracy Estes Navar
Geraldine Nitzburg
Tara Padgett Dickey
Adrienne Palmer
Treavor Pence
Rosie Rasura
Oween Rath
Gabriel Reyes
Tina Reynaga
Cora Richardson
Wanda Richardson
Kristal Rivera Pena
Alejandra Rocha
David Sabal
Laurie Sayward
E. Kathryn Smith
Michelle Stone
Nancy Swanson
Magda Thornton
Lori Wertz
Jan Wolfe

See you there.

Free & Free Parking.
From your friends at the EPAAwesome!

Come and explore the artworks of two El Paso women artists from the early 20th century, Octavia “Tia” Magoffin Glasgow and Leola Warnock Freeman, at the International Museum of Art (IMOA)! This new exhibit seeks to compare paths these two El Paso women took to becoming portrait artists and the ways that they supported each other's artistic careers and personal lives, despite their different circumstances. One became an artist, making her living through her work, and the other became a teacher that produced successful artists.

This exhibit is hosted by the Magoffin Home at the International Museum of Art at 1211 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79902. We are joined in this collaboration by the County of El Paso and the Casa Magoffin Compañeros. Thank you to those who have lent their time and expertise to this effort, especially Joseph Longo, Dr. Jennifer Moxley, Sharon Cowell, Cindy Harrington, and the staff of the IMOA.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming exhibit opening on December 6 at the International Museum of Art. Also opening that day will be an exhibit on early El Paso women artists.

Please join the International Museum of Art and the Magoffin Home in celebrating the legacy of two early El Paso women, Octavia “Tia” Magoffin Glasgow and Leola Warnock Freeman in A Tale of Two Artists. Visit the International Museum of Art beginning Saturday, December 6, 2025 to view this new exhibit that explores the lives of these two women, as artists and as life-long friends.

All are welcome to the Opening Reception on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2 pm - 4 pm to view the exhibit and participate in an activity led by the Magoffin Home. Magoffin Home Exhibit Curator Machelle Wood shared, "This exhibit is my own examination of the paths to becoming an artist that were available to women in the early to mid-19th century. After reading Leola Freeman's biography, I was struck by her envy of Octavia "Tia" Magoffin Glasgow's financially supported path of studying painting in Europe and her degree in education. Yet, Leola ended up being more recognized and lucrative. I hope it makes all artists question the path they have been told to take rather than the one that they want to take."

The International Museum of Art will also be sharing their newest pop-up gallery, Woman As Artist, which highlights the lives of other early women artists of El Paso. IMoA Director, Emily Leedom, states that “there is such a rich legacy of women artists in the greater El Paso region, and it is an honor to share their stories with our community. I think we can all relate to the artistic journeys that these women embarked on. We are grateful for our partnership with the Magoffin Home to help illuminate their lives.”

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
(accessible parking on Rio Grande and Brown St.)

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

Please join the International Museum of Art and the Magoffin Home in celebrating the legacy of two early El Paso women, Octavia “Tia” Magoffin Glasgow and Leola Warnock Freeman in A Tale of Two Artists. Visit the International Museum of Art beginning Saturday, December 6, 2025 to view this new exhibit that explores the lives of these two women, as artists and as life-long friends.

All are welcome to the Opening Reception on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2 pm - 4 pm to view the exhibit and participate in an activity led by the Magoffin Home. Magoffin Home Exhibit Curator Machelle Wood shared, "This exhibit is my own examination of the paths to becoming an artist that were available to women in the early to mid-19th century. After reading Leola Freeman's biography, I was struck by her envy of Octavia "Tia" Magoffin Glasgow's financially supported path of studying painting in Europe and her degree in education. Yet, Leola ended up being more recognized and lucrative. I hope it makes all artists question the path they have been told to take rather than the one that they want to take."

The International Museum of Art will also be sharing their newest pop-up gallery, Woman As Artist, which highlights the lives of other early women artists of El Paso. IMoA Director, Emily Leedom, states that “there is such a rich legacy of women artists in the greater El Paso region, and it is an honor to share their stories with our community. I think we can all relate to the artistic journeys that these women embarked on. We are grateful for our partnership with the Magoffin Home to help illuminate their lives.”

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
(accessible parking on Rio Grande and Brown St.)

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

The International Museum of Art is honored to celebrate 76 years of El Paso’s artistic vision at our Sun Bowl Art Exhibit with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 pm.

The International Museum of Art is proud to be “The People’s Museum” and to have the distinct opportunity to showcase local art in our annual Sun Bowl Art Exhibit. Beginning in 1949 as the Sun Carnival Art Exhibit, it is one of the longest running juried art shows in the American Southwest. Now, the Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is a part of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, focused on uplifting the artistic excellence of our community. Our 76th annual show will be another stunning showcase of our region’s artistic vision, offering the best of our local artists.

All are welcome to the Grand Opening Reception on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 pm. Prizes for the participating artists will be announced that evening. The 2025 Sun Bowl Art Exhibit will be on view from November 6, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Works in the gallery will be for sale; the proceeds directly support our local artists and our Museum. We can not wait to celebrate another year of our city’s artistic excellence.

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 promoting the visual arts in El Paso.

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

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

The Jazz Exchange is proud to expand live jazz across El Paso with our "Jazz Around Town" Music Series. Partnering with local businesses, we aim to support artists, enrich the city’s culture, and create an inviting space for everyone to enjoy live jazz. Join us for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly events at our partner venues. Music lovers, mark your calendars, and musicians, bring your instruments—many shows include jam sessions!

MOUNTAIN STAR BREWERY - FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Experience live jazz every first Saturday at Mountain Star Brewery. People of all ages are invited to enjoy captivating performances, join in jam sessions, and immerse themselves in an evening of jazz on the Eastside.

This event is free, but RSVP to reserve a good seat at the venue. RSVPs will be held for the first 15 minutes and then released to the public.

#JazzAroundTown #JazzAtMountainStarBrewery #TheJazzExchange #livejazzinelpaso #SaturdayJazzNights #LiveJazzeptx

Did you know that the creator of "That Two-Thousand Yard Stare was born in El Paso?

Step into history with Brushstrokes from the Frontlines, an extraordinary exhibit featuring the gripping artistry of Tom Lea, the first Accredited Artist Correspondent for Life Magazine during World War II.

From 1941 to 1945, Lea traveled over 100,000 miles across four theaters of war, capturing the intense and personal experiences of U.S. and Allied troops with breathtaking depictions.

Don't miss the chance to see the story of WWII through the eyes of one of history's most talented artists.

The El Paso Matters 9.15K is a run to celebrate our community. On Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, we’ll gather near San Jacinto Plaza to move together through the heart of Downtown El Paso. Each runner, walker and supporter brings a story of determination, joy and identity, making this race about more than miles — it’s a celebration of the people who make this city.