Museums and Cultural Affairs Department - City of El Paso

Party on the Plaza is a new free concert series in Downtown El Paso, presented by GECU! We had the best time dancing with Team Havana for our May concert.

Our next concert is just 10 days away! Join us next Thursday, 6/18 for another joyful evening with Mariachi Alegre. DJ starts at 5pm, headliner plays 6:30-7:30pm. All concerts are free and take place at San Jacinto Plaza.

Don’t miss The Market this weekend at San Jacinto Plaza! Join us from 8am-2pm to shop with our artisan vendors, meet community partners, and try delicious food trucks. Bring your own mat for free yoga at 8am!

Learn about the history of Black El Pasoans and the stories that have shaped our region!

The El Paso Black History Tour highlights 38 African American historical sites spanning the period from 1850 to 2022. This guide celebrates the contributions of Black El Pasoans to El Paso del Norte, symbolizing a golden age in African American culture that was reflected in community service, business, education, religion, literature, music, and politics.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-tour-tickets-1990199911510

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Did you know: our museums are part of Blue Star Museums, a program that welcomes active duty service members and their families each summer! Although our sites are always free, we’re proud to be part of this national initiative to increase accessibility to arts and culture.

Last weekend, The Market joined forces with the City of El Paso Capital Improvement Department and some amazing partners to celebrate Bike Safety Month! We had a beautiful day of shopping and safety tips at San Jacinto Plaza.
 
Our next Market day is next Saturday, June 6, 8am-2pm.

Today, our Cultural Affairs team had the joy of attending MCAD grantee Kids Excel’s recital! The event focused on the theme Art Matters, celebrating how the arts enhance and transform young people’s lives. We are proud to support impactful arts experiences like this through our Cultural Funding Program.

Ocotillo by Howard Kalish was completed as part of our Public Art Program in 2011.

This sculpture is inspired by the native ocotillo and is meant to pay homage to the variety of plant species unique to El Paso’s desert region. The cast red flowers are illuminated from within, glowing softly at night and creating a focal point on a busy intersection.

You can find it off of Pebble Hills on the Upper East Side!