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Venture through the technical dreamscapes of Ashton Kaleigh

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor • January 24, 2025

Local artist Ashton Kaleigh navigates and embraces the El Paso art scene with a passion for creating and sharing her hard work with others. From paint and sips to children’s books, Kaleigh finds joy in connecting with others through her art and hopefully, inspiring them.

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Creative Kids cultivate youth expression and artistic vision

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • January 24, 2025

The story behind Creative Kids, a local non-profit focused on providing underserved groups of El Paso youth with a creative outlet through several art programs, and their national plans.

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No Me Olvides presents The Indoor Garden, bringing a vibrant floral escape to the borderland

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • November 20, 2024

“No Me Olvides” ran by floral artist Natalie Beagle, brought a vibrant floral life to El Paso through The Indoor Garden. The two-day event offered visitors the chance to reconnect with nature.

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“Día De Los Doggies” celebrating Día De Los Muertos in the Sun City

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor • November 4, 2024

Día De Los Muertos is a time to celebrate our loved ones who have passed away. From creating ofrendas to visiting them where they lay, these traditions help to build a connection with those who have passed on. In the fields where poppies bloom and outside the Museum of Archeology are pups from different families across El Paso.

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Revival of “Dream Monster” in the Sun City

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer • October 15, 2024

The friendly Dream Monster is making its appearance once again, being spray painted across multiple areas of El Paso. The creative consultant and director of Cool Things Creative and creator of Dream Monster, Matthew Martinez, has brought back his beloved mural of Dream Monster after a six-year hiatus from art.

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Florafest offered El Paso a chance to learn about native plants and support UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Gardens

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2024

Florafest, an event hosted by UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, took place Sept. 28. Customers could purchase native plants with the help of local gardening experts which helped support the museum and gardens.

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“Our History” mural receives new AR features so guests can take a virtual walk-through history

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • September 13, 2024

Carlos Callejo’s “Our History” mural, located at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, is getting an augmented reality feature, after more than 20 years of its unveiling. With help from Augment El Paso, the mural can be viewed from a new perspective, with animations of the historical figures and educational segments.

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A look inside the newest Rubin Center exhibit Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue at UTEP

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 4, 2024

The new exhibit at the Rubin Center, Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue tells the entangled stories of the U.S agricultural crisis and political conflict in Central America.

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A deep dive into the Rubin Visual Arts

Israel Garcia, Multimedia Editor • July 9, 2024

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the arts has opened its doors for two new projects, the 2024 Annual Juried UTEP Student Exhibition and “You’re Meant to Be Here” featuring the living exhibit by Marcus Chormicle. Chormicle, the Las Cruces-based...

Glimpsing into the 2024 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • July 8, 2024

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts presented the 2024 Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition from May 10 to July 11. The art exhibition represents all media taught in the Department of Art at UTEP, showcasing paintings, sculptures,...

Transforming clay art for the modern era

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor • April 19, 2024

Creativity strikes in various forms and some people test their skills to different levels. Making art derives from inspiration, personal visions and personal input. There are many ways to create art, and pottery is a unique form of art that is growing...

Downtown’s ‘Ghost Fox Toys’ store capture the Sun City

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • April 18, 2024

With a playful spirit and a dash of artistic flair, Ghost Fox Toy Store and Gallery makes its grand debut, marking a milestone in El Paso's cultural landscape as the city's inaugural destination for designer toys and captivating artwork. In 2018,...