May 08 Thursday
A solo exhibition by visionary illustrative painter and tattoo artist, Francella Baca.
Experience a comprehensive collection and blend of visionary fine art and tattoo artist wit the works of native El Paso artist Francella Baca.From her tattoo creations to work in different mediums of art, Francella’s work is born through her visions, dreams, love of nature and captures her intuitive connections to the Universe…. These are her Conversations with the Universe.
Conversations with the Universe will be on view from Sunday, May 4- Saturday, May 2024, 2025. All are welcome to the opening reception on Sunday, May 4 from 2 pm- 5 pm with a gallery talk by Francella at 3 pm.
The wait is over! Explore our newest exhibit, Sue Koenig's Africa and Middle East Gallery! This is the first long-term installment of Sue Koenig's Window to the World collection that has been three years in the making. This exhibition is free and open to the public; donations are encouraged.
After thirty years of world travel, 110 countries, and over 10,000 items later, she started Window to the World, an international, interactive museum in Arkansas and Colorado. When she was unable to secure another building, the collection remained in storage for eighteen years. The collection now finds its new beginnings at the International Museum of Art.
Ask about becoming a sponsor of this exhibit. Sponsors receive a limited edition Challenge Coin mounted on a beautiful plaque as recognition of your support.
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.
May 09 Friday
Drawing from the NMSU Art Museum’s extensive collection of over 2,200 Mexican retablos, Trinities of Heaven and Earth explores the spiritual and cultural importance of these sacred images. Retablos, small devotional paintings traditionally displayed in Mexican homes, served as vital expressions of Catholic faith and values within the household. The imagery of the Holy Family conveys blessings related to family life, while depictions of the Holy Trinity invoke divine guidance. Together, these themes explore the connection between sacred devotion and earthly life, bridging the divine and the domestic.
The exhibition will open on March 21, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery, and will be open until March 7, 2026. The museum is open Tues-Sat from 10 AM - 4 PM.
May 10 Saturday
Magoffin Community Yoga: Now available weekly!Saturdays at 10 a.m.Due to the high demand of the yoga class, Rebecca, and the Pat O'Rourke Recreation Center are graciously offering yoga classes every Saturday going forward.
Join Rebecca at the Pat O'Rourke Recreation Center at 901 N. Virginia St. in central El Paso for a weekly yoga class at their new, spacious studio. Call in advance to 915-533-5147 or email magoffin-home@thc.texas.gov to register.
May 11 Sunday