EPMA launches Chalk the Block Arts Festival activities on Friday, October 11. Visit EPMA’s Art School from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for a free arts-activity. Be inspired by works on view and create your own stencil to use throughout the weekend event with EPMA Teaching Artist, Amy Briones. Activities designed for ages four and up. A DJ set will accompany the evening festivities from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the museum. Visitors are also encouraged to tour the refreshed galleries and relax or play in the Lory and Jonny Rogers Orientation Station.

The museum is open extended hours during the festival. Visit us from 9 AM - 9 PM on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. The museum will be open 12 - 5 PM on Sunday, October 13.

See art throughout downtown! El Paso’s largest arts festival, Chalk the Block is three-days of art made by international artists, live performances, food vendors, and a sidewalk chalk competition. For more information visit: https://chalktheblock.com/

Support for EPMA-based programming provided by the Marian Apteckar Foundation, and the Wilma D. Moleen Foundation.

Additional support provided by El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department.