City of El Paso Public Art Program

Thanks El Paso Stars! We love this project completed through our program too!

Completed in 2020 by artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector through our program, “Hueco Tanks Archway” serves as a welcoming beacon to the Beast Urban Park, soon to be El Paso’s largest park, containing a water park, recreation center, natatorium, senior center and eventually trails, ball fields, and more. The archway features shapes inspired by native grasses and plants and the ancient pictographs found at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site.

New install shot of the piece we commissioned for EPPD’s new regional command by artist Mark Aeling. It’s an eagle wing made up of thousands of silhouettes of birds native to the Chihuahuan desert.

Did you know a significant amount of our public art collection is sited in City parks? This sculpture, by artist Michael Stutz, "Jackrabbit Jumps the Love Ball" is located on the westside at Bartlett Park.

One of our largest projects to date pays homage to the strength of our rain during monsoon season!

Commissioned through our City of El Paso Public Art Program, "Aguacero"is a 45-ft abstract sculpture at the foot of the Paso del Norte International Bridge that depicts a storm cloud pouring down into the desert.

The work is by Sebastián, considered Mexico's foremost living sculptor known for monumental structures constructed in painted iron or concrete. You can see his sculptures throughout the world, from Mexico City to Osaka, Japan.

Another great project in the books! Thanking City Representative Chris Canales, District 8 for his continued support of our program and understanding the vibrancy our local artists drive in our community!

This week, City Council approved the 2024 Public Art Plan. To date, the program has completed 91 public art projects and engaged with 383 Artists, 78% of whom are local.​

City of El Paso greenlights three public art projects as part of 2024 Master Plan On Tuesday, the City of El Paso approved three public art projects at the El Paso International Airport as part of its new 2024 Public Art Plan.

Sneak peek from below on installation of our latest public art project: a kinetic canopy designed by artists at Future Forms Lab. The canopy is located on the balcony of the upcoming La Nube Children's Museum!

What if street lights could be poetic? Artist Aaron Stephan’s piece, "Luminous Bound". like his other works playfully explores movement with items we typically don’t pay attention to because of their ubiquity.

This art project commissioned through our program is located at Sun Metro's Upper Eastside Transfer Center. The Transfer Center was designed by In*Situ Architecture and just received the American Institute of Architect's El Paso Design Honor Award for its innovative design and contributing to a better, more sustainable future for El Paso!

Congratulations to local artist Laura Turón on her selection for an artist residency in Iceland! MCAD has supported her artistic development over the years through our Artist Incubator Program, professional development and through a Public Art Commission.

Texas immersive artist heading to Iceland for residency Laura Turón hopes to incorporate Iceland's beautiful landscapes and colors into her immersive, geometric artwork.

El Paso-born artist Art Garcia's "Ferrocarrilero" is a public art piece playfully calling attention to the huge efforts of so many people, including Chinese immigrants in building the railroads that grew El Paso. Completed in 2013, the piece is sited on the Campbell Street Bataan Railway bridge traversing Downtown and even features a timeline only visible to pedestrians.

Sneak peek on installation of our latest project: a kinetic canopy designed by artists at Future Forms Lab. The canopy is located on the balcony of the upcoming La Nube Children's Museum!

Our new dashboard got featured in El Paso Inc.!

Our new dashboard lets you explore every completed project through our program!

El Paso unveils new interactive website for community to explore public art The City of El Paso announced the creation of a new online catalog for the community to see and learn about the public art pieces in their neighborhood.

Local artist Chris Winterstein installing, “NOPAL!,” an original commission through the Public Art Program. The piece is sited in the revamped children’s section of the Main Library. Once reopened, the giant cactus will serve as a nook for story times and reading!

One of our latest commissioned murals is featured!

We will be hosting a public art community meeting with City Representative Isabel Salcido for selected artist Samantha Silva to present the concept for a new public art piece located at the Esperanza Moreno Library, 12480 Pebble Hills Blvd.

Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Esperanza Moreno Library
12480 Pebble Hills Blvd.

It's International Women's Day and we salute the women artists who have amplified the beauty of El Paso through public art commissions, like local artist Laura Turon, whose work is pictured here!

Did you know that since, its start in 2006, all three of the managers who have led the program have been women from the Borderland?

Local artist Rene Nevarez was commissioned by our program to design flooring for the Mission Valley’s Pavo Real Recreation Center as part of its renovation that is nearing completion.

Come join the team! We are looking for someone passionate about design and community, with a bachelors degree in architecture or engineering. Head to governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso and look for Capital Improvement Project Associate.

Great shout out by the El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center!

A detail of "El Paso Port-All," a monumental mural on the Stanton International Bridge by New York-based, Juarez-born artist Werc commissioned by the City of El Paso Public Art Program! The mural celebrates the Borderlands and the rich cultural and economic exchange fostered by the bridges.

Great things happen when community and artists connect! We are grateful for the support City Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3 has shown to this monumental mural taking shape on Geronimo through our program and how she’s honored the artist and his crew today!

Happening today!
We wil be hosting a public art community meeting with City Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8 for selected artist ray King to present the public art piece concept for the Paso Del Norte Roundabout, located at the intersection of S El Paso St and East 6th Ave, and receive community input.

Monday, October 24 at 5:30 pm
Blue Flame Building
304 Texas Ave.
Floor 17, Conference Room A

City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government

Join us!

We wil be hosting a public art community meeting with City Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8 for selected artist ray King to present the public art piece concept for the Paso Del Norte Roundabout and receive community input.

Monday, October 24 at 5:30 pm
Blue Flame Building
304 Texas Ave.
Floor 17, Conference Room A

Local artist Mitsu Overstreet is already hard at work on this project we have commissioned !

City of El Paso announces new mural for Geronimo Drive EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) has announced the start of the mural replacement project on Geronimo Drive in Central El Paso. Local …

Great feature from Texas Highways Magazine on public art in El Paso! With the exception of one piece, all featured artwork has been commissioned through our program! https://texashighways.com/culture/art-music/exploring-colorful-el-paso-through-its-public-artworks/?fbclid=IwAR27NPwQPCZaX_VkvNhTQPCwRM-JySRX2VG3zLObtVyiwR-qt7AcwRRBgOs

Exploring Colorful El Paso Through Its Public Artworks - Texas Highways These six art installations draw inspiration from the city’s cultural heritage and vibrant landscape

Two local artists who have received commissions through our program are featured in Cheech Marin's new museum!

El Paso artists featured in Cheech Marin Center Paintings by El Paso artists Gaspar Enriquez and Jari “Werc” Alvarez are featured in California’s recently opened Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture.

The intensity of the Southwest’s blue skies have been a continual source of inspiration for artists for centuries! We are thrilled that this new mural we commissioned through the public art program by local artist Ricardo Chavarria is being dedicated tomorrow at the El Paso International Airport. And grateful that the airport recognizes how art adds to their experience!

Happening today!

We will be hosting a community meeting for selected artist Albert "Tino" Ortega to present the August 3, 2019 Memorial Art Piece concept and receive community input.

Monday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Wellington Chew Senior Center
4430 Maxwell Ave.

Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3zBB9ek

Join us!

We will be hosting a community meeting for selected artist Albert "Tino" Ortega to present the August 3, 2019 Memorial Art Piece concept and receive community input.

Monday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Wellington Chew Senior Center
4430 Maxwell Ave.

Join virtually by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3zBB9ek