Second Floor galleries are temporarily closed as our HVAC system undergoes a major upgrade. Kress, American Art, Contemporary Art, and Latin American Art collections will remain off view until the upgrade is complete. Thank you for your patience!
Second Floor galleries are temporarily closed as our HVAC system undergoes a major upgrade. Kress, American Art, Contemporary Art, and Latin American Art collections will remain off view until the upgrade is complete. Thank you for your patience!
Support for this exhibition is provided by the Texas Commission on the Arts, the El Paso Museum of Art Foundation, and the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department.
Members are invited to preview the exhibition Contemporary Ceramics: Mata Ortiz before it opens to the public.
Spearheaded by Juan Quezada, the revival of traditional Casas Grandes and Paquime pottery has now become the unique Mata Ortiz style. Characterized by intricate and elegant abstract and zoomorphic designs, the artisanship of Mata Oriz designs is a testimony of the perseverance of an entire town. with over 40 potters represented, the exhibition highlights the gracious donation of Barry and Maria King to the Museum of early examples of Mata Ortiz ceramics and recent works on loan courtesy of Flor de Barro Gallery.
Members Only Event
Light bites & drinks will be served
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
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