May 23 Saturday
The International Museum of Art is proud to announce their newest pop-up gallery, Portrait of a Woman: Artist and Artisan. This gallery highlights the lives of other early women artists of El Paso like Jan Herring, Grace Knox Smith, Anna Johnell Crimen and Dorothy Geyer.
This pop-up asks us to reflect on creativity in our own lives by examining women’s artistic output from the late 1800s through the mid 1900s and international examples from Sue Koenig’s Window to the World. The gallery also highlights the biographies of El Paso’s early women artists by exploring how major social changes empowered these women to embark on professional art careers.
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.”
In addition to Portrait of a Woman,The IMoA also invites you to visit A Tale of Two Artists, hosted in partnership with the Magoffin Home. This gallery celebrates the legacy of two early El Paso women, Octavia “Tia” Magoffin Glasgow and Leola Warnock Freeman. On view in our Historic Home, it explores the lives of these two women, as artists and as life-long friends.
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 pmFriday–Sunday: 12:00–5:00 pmMonday–Wednesday: Closed
In her newest solo exhibition and sale, Repose, local artist and Trailside Impressionist Nina C. Walker invites you to find peacefulness and tranquility in her paintings.
Native to the Southwest, Nina C. Walker brings a progressive, modern style to Classical Impressionism. Walker applies the traditional philosophy and techniques of Impressionism to her work and re-imagines it for a modern audience, reflecting spirituality and looseness of style with realistic elements. Speaking about Repose, Walker strives to “evoke a feeling which touches the soul and connects our lives.” She hopes to find connection with her viewers, remarking that “to feel the connection is to find the freshness and sparkle of these transitions.”
All are welcome to celebrate at the Opening Reception on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1-4 pm. Walker will be giving opening remarks at 2:30 pm. Repose will be on view from May 2 through May 23, 2026. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
The International Museum of Art is honored to showcase Walker and her talents to our community again. She has previously exhibited at the IMoA, sharing her work in annual shows like the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and in her 2024 solo exhibition, Evolution. She is a respected teacher, mentor, and student of progressive Impressionism and her works are held in collections across the United States. Walker has won many awards for her work across the nation, including the Juror’s Choice Award at the 39th National Exhibit of Women Artists of the West in Denver, Colorado. In addition to actively showing and participating in the art community, Walker teaches oil painting classes to future up-and-coming artists in El Paso, Texas.
The International Museum of Art is proud to present Community and Connections by the Soldier Art Workshop Foundation. This exciting new gallery celebrates the volunteer instructors in the program, all local artists who donate their time and passion for the arts..
All are welcome to the Grand Reception on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 1-3 pm. Community and Connections will be on view now through May 23, 2026.
The Soldier Art Workshop Foundation provides accessible art programming to soldiers, veterans and their families. The organization emphasizes the importance of art as a means of creative expression, aiding both soldiers and their families in navigating the challenges of military life. The art workshops are made possible through the support of local artists, who partner with the Fort Bliss Morale, Welfare & Recreation Directorate to organize the sessions.
Community and Connections proudly features the following artists and volunteer instructors: Kryan Adams - Martha Arzabala - Paul Branham - Marc Cardoza - Vanessa Clark - Terrance Flores - Katie Gelinas - America Korn - Lindsay Kronmiller - Gina Lochausen - Lisa Magnano - Maximos - Carmen Navar - Krsystyna Robbins - Romy Saenz-Hawkins - Kenneth Steward - Lyuba Titovets
In partnership with the New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA), the UAM invites middle and high school students to create their own foam block prints in foil frames inspired by the retablos currently on display in Trinities of Heaven and Earth. Using foam to create their printing blocks, participants will create multi-layered prints and then place them in pre-prepared foil frames.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezm5qRm3ZQTSdkpxvNF21Yytqvk4aMjmNyohy341eldP9eow/viewform
This workshop is taught by artist and educator Jacob Gutierrez, an Albuquerque printmaker who maintains a deep connection to his culture and traditions through his art, exploring the practice of retablo making. Recently, Gutierrez was the 2025 Artist in Residence at Albuquerque’s Risolana, where the residency culminated in an exhibition of his artwork and publication of his artist book Sacred Herd. Additionally, Gutierrez works as the ArtReach Coordinator at the NMSA, where he works to connect NM students across the state with accessible arts workshops and experiences.
The NMSA is based in Santa Fe, and is a four-year, statewide, public high school serving artist-scholars across New Mexico with a rigorous, award-winning pre-professional arts and academics program. NMSA provides students in 9th through 12th grades with intensive, pre-professional instruction in six major arts disciplines, Creative Writing & Literature, Dance, Film & Cinematic Storytelling, Music (voice or instrumental), Theatre, and Visual Arts.
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May 28 Thursday
The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso and El Paso Opera present Bohemios, a reimagined zarzuela celebrating the diversity and artistic spirit of the border region.
Join us on May 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Consulate (910 E. San Antonio Ave., El Paso, TX). Free admission with limited capacity. Reserve your spot at https://www.epopera.org/
A bilingual experience that blends music, romance, and humor, highlighting talent and cultural collaboration in the Paso del Norte region.