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Floral artist Natalie Beagle opened the “No Me Olvides” exhibition Nov. 15 and 16. The display transformed a gallery into a whimsical indoor garden.

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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Museum director of the Museum of Archeology wore a dog costume for the “Día de los Doggies” event.

“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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Matthew Martinez is the artist behind the dream monster murals.

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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Experts were available at Flora Fest to help teach customers how to properly take care of their new plants.

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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Carlos Callejo’s “Our History” mural was originally completed in 1995, it tells the history of El Paso, with over 50 historical figures.

“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...

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The Rubin Center invites renowned graphic design and fine arts professionals to jury the exhibition and award prizes in each medium.

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,...

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Minne Burke, owner of Honeycomb Pottery, a one-woman business that offers pottery classes to the public.

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...

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Gino Ybarra and Michelle Delgado showing off their favorite toys at their Ghost Fox Toy Store.

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,...

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Tino Ortega works on upcoming “Amor” mural at 7715 Paseo del Norte Blvd.

‘Inflating Inspiration’: The impact of 3D balloon murals on El Paso’s Community

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer April 16, 2024

El Paso, Texas, a city steeped in Chicano culture and history, has recently become adorned with vibrant 3D balloon art murals, captivating passersby and residents alike. Among the talented artists behind this unique trend is Albert “Tino” Ortega,...

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Raramuri doll (CE 1980 – 1987) and water jar (CE 1975 – 1977).

Dualidad: Embracing the culture

Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer April 10, 2024

Members of the community gathered to celebrate the knowledge, culture, and acceptance displayed by the El Paso Museum of History’s new exhibition, Dualidad: Indigenous Gender Identity in the American Southwest and Mexico on March 28.   According...

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