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State Of The Arts
Saturday 11:30am

State of the Arts is a weekly 30-minute program focusing on the arts community of El Paso. Hosted by dedicated art enthusiast Marina Monsisvais, State of the Arts provides listeners with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how creativity is shaping our community.

Marina interviews local visual artists, writers, dancers, singers, actors and directors, as well as regional talent exhibiting or performing in El Paso. The show gets to the heart of what inspires and drives artists to do what they love best.

  • Directed by filmmaker Alicia J. Rose, Menopunks is a raucous, myth-busting documentary that follows middle-aged Riot Grrrl era musicians and female doctors fighting to reclaim hormonal health care.
  • The Tejano New Stages Play Reading Series is based on the now defunct New Lines play reading series which was created and nurtured by Dr. Gifford Wingate at UTEP.
  • Jess Tolbert is an artist, curator, and educator based in El Paso, Texas. They received both their MFA and BFA with a focus in jewelry and metalsmithing.
  • El Paso Opera is excited to announce Cherry Duke as Artistic Director. Cherry has been involved with El Paso Opera in several capacities, most recently as Director of Resident Artists.
  • The EPCC Forum Theatre proudly presents a musical full of classic Peanuts charm, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Performances take place beginning July 3, 2025 at EPCC’s Transmountain Forum Theatre.
  • Los Colores de Mi Cultura: Works by Maria Almeida Natividad is currently on view at the Mexican American Cultural Center’s community gallery.
  • PAINT: Rachelle Thiewes is an exhibit at the El Paso Museum of Art highlighting a body of work inspired by the vibrant colors of lowrider automotive paint found across the Chihuahuan desert landscape.
  • The Cowgirl Up Charitable Fund was created to spark change - to uplift and empower women and girls with dreams of building a future in the arts.
  • This month, the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park celebrates its 5th Anniversary. To highlight the occasion, the Plaza is offering events with a variety of themes, amazing cuisine, property tours, and more.
  • CompArte, is a partnership with EPISD’s Community in Schools and the El Paso Community Foundation. This initiative centers on preserving and restoring Segundo Barrio’s mural heritage.