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!
EPMA is grateful for the generosity of our philanthropic Circles of Support Members! Your dedicated investment in both the present and future of the museum is truly valued. Through your contribution, you are ensuring art is accessible to everyone in our region.
El Paso Museum of Art wishes to congratulate Ms. Darlene Luna as docent of the year for 2022. Darlene has served as a museum docent for the past ten years, dedicating herself to educating visitors of all ages about our incredible collection of art and traveling exhibitions. For her infinite dedication and support to the museum and its programs, we are pleased to honor her as Docent of the Year 2022.
Giovanni Antonio Canal, View of the Molo, c.1730-35, Oil on canvas, 52 1/2 x 71 1/4 x 3 ½ inches, El Paso Museum of Art, Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, 1961.1.49
Members were invited to vote and grow the EPMA collection in last year’s Member’s Choice, held on December 16, 2021
EPMA is thrilled to have acquired one of Michel Namingha’s artworks, from the exhibition “Michael Namingha: Altered Landscapes” that was on view from August 12, 2021- January 2, 2022.
The new acquisition celebrates EPMA’s diverse collection by being the first-ever acquisition of works by a Tewa/Hopi Artist.
“Altered landscape 11” the winning piece, is an abstract artwork that juxtaposes geometric shapes and the composition is mounted to shape Plexiglas creating a three-dimensional piece.
Your membership contribution generates awe-inspiring programming and unforgettable experiences at the museum, including EPMA’s Day of the Dead Celebration. Every year, over 10,000 visitors witness larger than life calavera marionettes come to life, along with colorful alebrijes at the annual Dia de los Muertos parade. The artist collective from Mexico City, Colectivo Ultima Hora, designed the monumental marionettes and the mythical alebrijes to be enjoyed at each year’s festivities.
Make EPMA your destination this Dia de los Muertos and enjoy themed programming at the El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History, and the Downtown Art and Farmers Market at Cleveland Square. View Catrinas, alebrijes, and participate in a parade full of beautiful regional traditions and colorful splendor, ending the evening with a final celebratory concert.
Catrina Marionette by Colectivo Ultima Hora
Photo by Ingrid Leyva
Photo by Ingrid Leyva