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Organizational History and Mission Statement
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Founded in 1959, the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) is a major cultural and
educational resource for West Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. The Museum houses
a permanent collection of over 5,000 works of art. In addition to displaying
works from its holdings, the Museum offers a diverse schedule of temporary
exhibitions, films, lectures, concerts, and other educational programs to the
general public. EPMA has a steady record of accreditation by the American
Association of Museums. The Museum was first accredited in 1972, then
re-accredited in 1985 and, most recently, in 2001. Since the new downtown
building opened in 1998, the Museum serves approximately 100,000 visitors per
year.
The Mission Statement for the El Paso Museum of Art is:
To collect, interpret, preserve and exhibit works of art that maintain and
support the strengths of the Museum’s permanent collections of American,
European, and Mexican art. The Museum recognizes the region’s diverse cultures
through exhibitions, acquisitions, educational programs and staff and board
representation and is an education institution dedicated to scholarship and
training while providing a stimulating aesthetic environment and resource of
all audiences.
The Museum is municipally funded and is under the jurisdiction of the City of
El Paso, Texas. EPMA, the only accredited art museum within a 250-mile radius,
is located both in the heart of downtown El Paso and blocks away from the
U.S.-Mexico border; it is situated within the world’s largest international
border community with an approximate metropolitan population of over 2.6
million.
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Call to Artists: Border Art Biennial 2010 / Bienal Fronteriza de Arte 2010,
CLICK ON UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS to register as a user and apply.
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Artist on Art - located at the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) provides local artists an opportunity to exhibit one work of art in any media accompanied by a 30 minute discussion on their work and its relation to the Museum’s permanent collection. There are six exhibits per year and the work is exhibited for a two-month period. Click on the link for more information.
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The El Paso Museum Of Art Has Perfect Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List!
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The El Paso Museum of Art has perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list!
Every gift purchased helps support the Museum’s dynamic education and exhibition programming for the community. It supports the administration and
operation of classes for adults and children, summer art camps, lectures, workshops, after work social mixers, previews, and receptions. In
addition, your purchases will support education programs offered by the Museum to schools throughout our county. By supporting the Museum,
thousands of adults and children, in fact over 100,000, are given the opportunity each year, to walk into the world of an art museum free of charge.
Museum Membership
Museum Memberships make great gifts for anyone of any age. Membership levels begin at $15 for seniors, $25 for individuals, and $50 for families.
Membership benefits include discounts at the Museum Store, free admission to all exhibitions and programs, and invitations to private member events,
just to name a few. Please call (915) 532-1707 x 66 for more information.
Museum Classes for Adults and Children
The Museum offers classes and workshops for adults and children year round. Classes often include watercolor painting, wheel throwing, and
sketching, just to name a few. Please call (915) 532 – 1707 x 16 for more information.
Museum Store
The Museum Store is a great place to shop! The Store has a nice inventory of books, stationary, cards, and other specialty items. Please call (915)
532 -1707 x 47 for more information.
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Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursdays 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Administration Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Address and Phone Number
One Arts Festival Plaza
El Paso, Texas 79901
(915) 532-1707
(915) 532-1010 Fax
www.elpasoartmuseum.org
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Art Classes:
The Museum School offers studio art
instruction to adults, teens, children and families. Click on the link below for available classes!
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