International Museum of Art El Paso

08/31/2026

Second Annual SRTA First Responder Art Exhibit Returns to El Paso

Stress Relief Through Arts (SRTA) will present its Second Annual First Responder Art Exhibit, The Weight We Carry, September 12 through October 4, 2026, at the International Museum of Art.

An opening reception will be held Saturday, September 19, from 2–4 p.m.

The annual exhibit brings together artwork created by current and retired first responders and their immediate family members, offering the community an opportunity to experience another side of those who serve—not through
uniforms or titles, but through what they create.

This year’s exhibit takes its name from the featured five-piece series, The Weight We Carry, created by retired first responder and SRTA founder Joanna Overton. The series depicts stages of responder stress and emphasizes the importance of caring for oneself as intentionally as one cares for others. The series is part of the El Paso Fire Department Wellness Center collection and will be on loan for the exhibition.

Through a variety of artists, experiences and creative styles, the exhibit reflects SRTA’s mission to encourage creativity as an accessible, non-clinical approach to stress relief, reflection and connection.

Exhibit: September 12 – October 4, 2026

Opening Reception: September 19, 2026 | 2–4 PM

The exhibit and opening reception are open to the community.

About SRTA

Stress Relief Through Arts is a creative wellness program developed with the first responder community in mind. Through hands-on creative experiences, community engagement and visual storytelling, SRTA encourages positive
approaches to stress relief, reflection and connection.

Joanna Overton
Founder, Stress Relief Through Arts Program

08/31/2026

Join Michael Woznicki Woz Art as he celebrates his solo show in which he exhibits work that has been inspired by our desert and wildlife.

📍Opening reception will take place from September 12 from 3pm – 7pm, only at the International Museum of Art.

🔹100 plus original local pieces of art.
🔹Special event crafted beer by Old Sheep Dog Brewery
🔹Family Day Market September 26th
🔹Live painting on Fridays

Sponsors and Partners:

Old Sheepdog Brewery • Bodega Loya • Tovar Printing • El Paso's Finest • International Museum of Art • World Boba & Coffee

08/29/2026

NEW : FALL ART CLASSES STARTING in SEPTEMBER with RON FRITSCH at the El Paso Art Association!

CLASS DATES 2026
September 19, 26
October 3, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 21, 28
December 19, 2025

Watercolor: Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30pm
or
Acrylic & Oil: Saturdays 1:00 - 4pm

Classes are held on the second floor at the Art Junction,
500 West Paisano
10 classes over a 12-week period, no classes on the
2nd Saturday of the month.

$175 for 30 hours of instruction.
10 classes over 12 weeks.

Call or text with questions Ron Fritsch at 915-241-1734
(leave message if I do not answer)

Course Description:
Ron will continue working with students who wish to work on portraits. It is easier doing these projects one-on-one. Bring a photocopy of the person you wish to paint and I will coach you individually.

The same goes if you have a personal photo you want to work from and develop your own composition. Again we can work individually with these subjects as well.

I will have images to work from and will gladly entertain that. If you bring your own images please bring two copies. I know that EPAA would be happy to make prints for us. You will need to provide the images as soon as possible to me and I will get them done as a group from EPAA.

NEW STUDENTS: If we have someone new to the medium of their choice I will work with them by doing the same image. I prefer landscapes because it gives us a common image to work from and grow your talent. I will supply the image for the landscape painting for those wanting to work along with me. I will work one-on-one with both the beginner and the advanced students in watercolor, acrylic or oils. Painting is fun and very rewarding.

We will learn the principles of drawing, composition and color, light and shadows (color value), brushwork, movement and texture, study key points of interest, depth and perspective plus subject interest and explore key takeaways.

This class is also for the individuals that just needs an excuse to find time to paint.

Register/payment with Karla Zanelli at 915-534-7377 or
www.elpasoartassociation.com

NOTE : Please call Karla for the materials list for each class.

Thanks to all of you. Our classes have been very rewarding for both the students and I. Lots of wonderful work has come out of this program.

Always Free Parking.....

From your friends at the EPAAwesome!

08/28/2026

Join us this Sunday, August 30 for our closing ceremony of Living with Those Who Came Before and the Singing Tree Mural, Forest Gallery🎉

🎨See our talented artists and make art yourself! Sunday will be the last day you can add to our community mural! 🖌

🍪Light refreshments to be served

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📣Living With Those Who Came Before, Proudly Presents:

Andrés de Anda • Angela Chi • Bert Saldana • Gabriel Reyes • gingercel •
Ivan Calderon • Jan H Wolfe • Jodie Carcerano • La Mueka Y Mr. Endo • Lizbeth Sánchez Pineda • Magda Thornton Maria Socorro Munoz • MARY BELK GADDY • Michele Ellington • Nicci Schwartz • Pámela Vigo Sánchez • Paola Pérez •Raul Estrada • Rodrigo Armijo • Rose • Rosabril Hoyte • Taylor Moon Castagnari • Treavor Pence

08/24/2026

Don't miss your chance to see 🌍 Living With Those Who Came Before and the Singing Tree Mural Project, our community showcase that celebrates themes of culture, identity, ancestry and family.

🕊We want to invite you to help create The Window to the World Singing Tree Mural, all are welcome to contribute to the mural by painting, drawing and sharing their story. Our mural will be the 158th in a series of collaborative artworks, inspired by the vision of an 8-year-old girl in 1999 who asked, “What if the whole world made a painting together?

📍Mural Unveiling and Closing Ceremony Sunday, 1:00-4:00 pm

The exhibits will be on view until August 30th

📣Living With Those Who Came Before, Proudly Presents:

Andrés de Anda • Angela Chi • Bert Saldana • Gabriel Reyes • gingercel •
Ivan Calderon • Jan H Wolfe • Jodie Carcerano • La Mueka Y Mr. Endo • Lizbeth Sánchez Pineda • Magda Thornton Maria Socorro Munoz • MARY BELK GADDY • Michele Ellington • Nicci Schwartz • Pámela Vigo Sánchez • Paola Pérez •Raul Estrada • Rodrigo Armijo • Rose • Rosabril Hoyte • Taylor Moon Castagnari • Treavor Pence

08/21/2026

📣We need your help to finish our Window to the World Singing Tree Mural!🎨

📍Join us Saturday, August 22, Sunday, August 23, Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29 from 2pm - 4pm.

🌳Free to the Public and Open to All Ages!

08/15/2026

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Our latest episode features the International Museum of Art, where we were proud to present a monetary donation in support of its mission to preserve art, history, and culture right here in the Borderland.

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