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UTEP Youth Programs and Camps has a variety of on-campus activities this spring to keep your kids engaged. Young campers can develop their skills, learn and have fun in the many camps we offer. Our camps can help improve academic skills, develop confidence and more. Sign your child up for our 2026 Spring Break camps: they’ll be guaranteed a fun and unique learning experience! Camps take place from March 9-13 and the week of March 16-20 and are for entering grades K-8.
Our new registration process is a faster and more efficient way to sign up for our spring programming (Spring Break Camps, Extended Care Services, and Saturday One-Day Camps). The enrollment deadline for Extended Care options will close at 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to each camp’s start date.

Did you know the creator of "That Two-Thousand Yard Stare was born in El Paso? Don't miss this exclusive exhibit featuring stories of WWII.

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.

Parking available at the UTEP Centennial Museum ( when entering through gates, make sure to mention you are visiting the Exhibit)

This is an ongoing exhibition from Jan 24 to March 31 at the UTEP Centennial Museum: Hours of operation are from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. When visiting UTEP through the gates, make sure to mention you want to see the exhibit.

Join us on JAN 24 at 10:00 AM at the UTEP Centennial Museum for the opening reception of Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of WWII Exhibit.

During this reception, we will feature never-before-seen original sketchbooks and items from Tom Lea's WWII service, as well as a variety of knowledgeable speakers.

The Reception will also include light breakfast-themed bites.

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.

WOW!! It's the UTEP DEPARTMENT of ART STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP EXHIBIT Hosted by the El Paso Art Association
ONGOING EXHIBIT : Close of Show : Saturday March 28, 2026
Crossland Gallery 500 West Paisano
Free & Always Free Parking

Thank you Judge : Henry Schulte : Assistant Curator @ the Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP

The UTEP Department of ART crushed it, in this years student scholarship exhibit!
With 71 extraordinary young artists from 7 UTEP art disciplines and over 220 hell-a good art pieces!

Rocking pieces from Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Graphic Design and Metals.
The Crossland Gallery is bursting at the seams with a myriad of colors, textures, creativity and more!
Thank you to the UTEP Department of Art faculty for inspiring and guiding your student to art greatness!
See you Saturday, as the EPAA opens its doors to show family, friends, and the El Paso community, awesome you!!
Thank you Participating Artists!
1. Geneva Acosta
2. Britney Aguilar
3. Annabelle Aguirre
4. Ashley Alvarez
5. Daniel Anaya
6. Catherine Atayde
7. Jade Baca
8. Iris Baeza
9. Daniel Banuelos
10. Francisco Bautista
11. Leanna Callaghan
12. Devon Campos
13. LIZETH A. CASTRO
14. Emma Chavarria
15. Hailey Chavez
16. Mariana Chávez López
17. Julianna Creme
18. Isaac Cuanalo Martinez
19. Vanessa Dominguez
20. Sasha Echegoyen
21. Hatenea Escobar
22. Ada Esparza-Nunez
23. Mikayla Espineli
24. Michelle Espinoza Tobon
25. Roxanne Flores
26. Carolina Fonseca Ramirez
27. Erika Garcia
28. Yara Garcia Rayas
29. Victoria Gonzalez
30. Jacqueline Gonzalez
31. Allan Iniguez
32. Caleb Jolly
33. Janae Lopez
34. Chao Melody Lopez
35. Daniela M. Diaz
36. Manuel Macias
37. Demian Macias-Sanchez
38. Jodi Mangnall
39. Clarissa Martinez
40. Israel Martinez
41. Brenda Mejia
42. Nadine Molina
43. Litzy Montalvo
44. Andrew Montanez
45. Ivy Montelongo
46. Elena Montoya
47. Ashley Moreno
48. Olivander Munoz
49. Maya Negrete
50. Alberto Pantoja
51. Robert Perez
52. Aldo Portillo
53. Luis Renova
54. Kate Reza
55. Victoria Richardson
56. Belinda Rios
57. Jonathan Rivera
58. Kristie Rodarte
59. Brennia Rodriguez
60. Renette Rodriguez
61. Layla M Sanchez Soto
62. Paulina Sida-Guillen
63. Alyssa Sosa
64. Angelica M. Soto
65. Fernanda Theresa Compean
66. Victoria Torres
67. Valerie Uribe
68. Paulina Urquidi
69. Gabriel Villarreal
70. Vivian Wilson
71. Carlos Yanez

From your friends at the EPAAwesome!

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 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 pm
Friday–Sunday: 12:00–5:00 pm
Monday–Wednesday: Closed

The International Museum of Art is thrilled to welcome the fourth annual Grand Gallery of Senior Art by El Paso Community College’s Senior Adult Program.

Participants from across the program will be sharing their work from courses such as drawing, welding, portraiture and painting in the gallery. The gallery will be on view from March 5- March 21, 2026.

The Senior Adult Program provides and promotes educational and cultural opportunities to improve the quality of life of senior adults in our diverse community. The program assists senior citizens 55 and older with personal enrichment classes or prepares them for employment if considering re-entering into the workforce.

IMoA Director Emily Leedom says that “as The People’s Museum, we believe art is for everybody and we are proud to present diverse exhibits of local art in our rental galleries. Through our partnership with El Paso Community College’s Senior Adult Program, we get to celebrate creativity at any age and uplift artists from all walks of life.”

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 International Museum of Art is proud to present Desert Dreamscapes by local artist Vanessa Zavala Clark. It is an imaginative exploration of the flora and fauna of our surrounding, wild, and vibrant Chihuahuan desert landscapes featuring rich ceramic sculpture, pottery, and paintings. Desert Dreamscapes will be on view from February 28 through March 21, 2026.

Desert Dreamscapes is inspired by desert plants and wildlife, touched by a sense of whimsy and surrealism. It tells a story of belonging in the desert and finding one’s home, drawing inspiration from Western and Mexican culture, such as colorful alebrije patterns. Reflecting on her work, Zavala Clark says “this collection is a creative and playful view of the desert, uplifting those who may view our arid wilderness as barren and uninspiring. I hope to encourage people to explore outdoors, enjoy our trails, and view the abundant natural beauty that inspires me to create.”

All are welcome to the Grand Opening Reception on Saturday, February 28 from 2:00- 4:00 pm. There will also be a Desert Art & Marker Market and Family Day on Saturday, March 14 from 12:00 -5:00 pm. Please join us for an exciting day filled with local art, vendors and activities for the whole family; stay tuned for more details. Desert Dreamscapes will be on view through Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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

Come see and experience colorful textured sculptures and paintings at the historic International Museum of Art. Located in Central El Paso.

An imaginative exploration of the flora and fauna of our wild landscapes. Featuring Ceramic Sculptures and Pottery as well as Paintings by Vanessa Zavala Clark

Show on view from 2.28.26 to 3.21.26
Join us for light refreshments at the Show Opening on February 28 from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Family fun and Desert Art & Maker Market happening on March 14.

Free event, no charge to enter museum

🖼️ International Museum Hours:
Thursday 1-5 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Closed

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EPQA meets the third Thursday monthly from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (set-up 6:00 PM) at St. Paul's Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere Blvd., El Paso, Texas 79925 (Eastside). This is the original guild that started in El Paso, May 1982. Members come from El Paso and surrounding areas in the Borderland. Business meeting includes Show & Tell, different types of drawings and activities, break for snacks/drinks/social time before Show & Tell. We have a yearly Opportunity Quilt as a fundraiser. Guests are welcomed. Workshops are held the Saturday after the Thursday meeting from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (set-up 8:30 AM). Workshops are taught by members or guest instructors. More details at Thursday meetings. Facebook Page: El Paso Quilters' Guild - EPQA Contact: Janet, Publicity, email jsw79904@yahoo.com