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State of the Arts

State of the Arts

  • The University Art Museum at New Mexico State University presents Necessary Futures, featuring three artists whose work confronts the impacts of mass incarceration, capitalism, and colonialism.
  • For 95 years, the El Paso Symphony Orchestra has cultivated community through classical music. The Orchestra recently kicked off their 95th season in September, and there’s a lot more to come.
  • The University Art Museum at NMSU presents Jennifer Ling Datchuk: RIPENING, an exhibition exploring the cost of women’s labor in material culture through five thematic sections.
  • The Madeline Park Shakespeare Festival celebrates its fourth season with Romeo and Juliet. Performances take place on September 19, 20, 26, and 27, 2025 in Madeline Park right in the heart of Kern.
  • The Life of Brian (Maguire) will be screened at the Rubin Center on September 9, 2025. The documentary follows artist Brian Maguire as he tells the stories of victims of poverty, drugs, and violence.
  • In conjunction with an upcoming zine exhibition at the UTEP library, the Rubin Center will be hosting a lunch time talk about zines on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
  • Citlali Delgado has dedicated herself to art. She’s unveiled several murals in Las Cruces and El Paso, and most importantly helps others connect with the community through art.
  • El Paso Pro-Musica is kicking off Summerfest and their 2025-2026 season with the dynamic ensemble Balourdet Quartet. The Season also marks the 25th anniversary of Zuill Bailey as Artistic Director.