A national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast brings Broadway talent to El Paso’s Plaza Theatre this week.

Dance and cooking classes, rotating exhibits and an artist residency are running at El Paso's Mexican American Cultural Center. Free gallery hours and ticketed programs are listed online.

The City of Socorro shared photos previewing the Rio Vista Bracero Museum and says construction began in March 2025, following years of research and landmark designation.

Sol Summit’s downtown debut pairs big-name music with new murals and a giant talavera‑style papier‑mâché skull built by local artists, giving the festival a distinctly borderland look.

El Paso-born Greg Gonzalez surprised Coachella audiences by joining Karol G to debut a ballad the pair produced together, blending dream-pop and Latin-pop on the main stage.

The El Paso Symphony’s 85th Young People’s Concerts — The Orchestra Swings — brought free, participatory shows to roughly 11,000 fifth‑graders this week. Students sang and played recorders or violins alongside the orchestra.

The Utah Division of Arts & Museums shared Mexican paper flower making, plans a workshop on Russian Charm Dolls, and celebrates their #FolkArtWorkshop series.

Billboard’s year‑end tallies place El Paso’s Plaza Theatre among the world’s top small venues and list it as Texas’ highest‑grossing theatre after a busy season of touring shows.

Irelyn and Bradley Yoshawirja share the spotlight in El Paso Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker, which runs Dec. 5–7 at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. The local production mixes community kids and company pros.

The Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces is accepting entries for the 2026 high school art show, prohibiting AI-generated art. Submissions close on January 23, 2026.

El Paso Community College's Chrysalis magazine released its 2025 edition, showcasing local art and literature, with a focus on community talent and cultural connections.

The 7th Annual Sun City Portfolio Day saw over 500 artists from the El Paso region present their work to 28 colleges, including first-time participants from Clint and Canutillo ISDs.

El Paso ISD Fine Arts launched an exhibit with student art reimagining classic paintings with animals. The Stanton Gallery is hosting it with free entry.