Be inspired by EPMA’s newly refreshed galleries and join Teaching Artist, Ivan Calderon to create your own artwork with chalk pastels. EPMA Teaching Artist will then curate and display participants creations throughout the weekend in a Chalk Art Museum. Activities designed for ages four and up. Visitors can also relax or play in the Lory and Jonny Rogers Orientation Station at the museum.

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.