Azul Arena began in 2018 with a publication under the same name, created as a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their work, document the contemporary arts through in-depth articles, and support the creation of art through commissions and collaborations.

The project quickly grew as we began working in other artistic areas: curatorial, project management, and production, most with a social engagement element. These experiences led us to recognize the need of a contemporary art gallery on the border, and our focus has shifted to its creation with the goal of opening it in Spring of 2023. In this space, we provide opportunities for local artists and curators to expand their practices, with a special focus on the lived experience of the border.

On top of the exhibitions, we are working on community-engaged programming. We have held both educational and recreational activities, such as: drawing, picture, painting, animation, writing and other several workshops. We have worked closely with social justice activist groups in support of activities regarding their cause. Last year we created and hosted a pedagogical program focused on profesionalizing artists’ practices. Other endeavors have had to do with artists and curatorial talks, residencies and research projects. Also, there have been music and stand-up shows, movies projections, plays, even a mexican lucha libre match!

Your donation will help us continue serving the inhabitants of the region while providing paid opportunities to artists whose work specializes in this area, and working for the betterment of the El Paso-Juárez region’s cultural experiences.

For more information about past and this year’s programming, please visit our website at www.azularena.org