Texas Tech Health El Paso Art Booklet
Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. The Texas Tech Health El Paso public art collection stands as a defining feature, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences unique to our campus.
TTU Public Art Collection
The Texas Tech University System's public art collection spans antiquities to contemporary pieces, with 150+ artworks by American and international artists. Curated thoughtfully by faculty, staff, community members, and artists, it is deeply rooted in the culture of all Texas Tech University System campuses.
Arts and Culture Offerings
El Paso is a vibrant city with a rich arts and culture scene. Here are some of the top arts and culture offerings in El Paso, Texas:
El Paso Museum and Cultural Affairs Department
The El Paso Museum and Cultural Affairs Department is responsible for the operation
of the city's museums and cultural centers. The department also hosts a variety of
art festivals and events throughout the year.
El Paso Museum of Art
The El Paso Museum of Art is home to a collection of over 20,000 works of art, including
paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from around the world.
El Paso Museum of History
The El Paso Museum of History tells the story of El Paso from its earliest days to
the present. The museum's collection includes over 10,000 artifacts, photographs, and documents.
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology is home to a collection of over 20,000 artifacts from the El Paso region, including prehistoric artifacts, Spanish colonial artifacts, and Mexican artifacts.
El Paso Holocaust Museum,
The El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center is a bilingual narrative of WWII genocide
with photos & artifacts in a center for tolerance & research.
El Paso Children's Museum - La Nube
The El Paso Children's Museum is a hands-on museum that provides children with opportunities
to learn about science, art, and culture.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra that performs a variety
of classical and pops concerts throughout the year.
El Paso Opera
The El Paso Opera is a professional opera company that produces two fully staged operas
each season.
El Paso Playhouse
The El Paso Playhouse is a community theater that produces a variety of plays and
musicals throughout the year. The El Paso Playhouse is also home to a theater school
that offers classes for all ages.
These institutions provide unique perspectives on art, history, and the natural world.
Making a Difference
At Texas Tech Health El Paso, our history spans decades. The only health sciences center on the U.S.-Mexico border, we serve 108 historically underserved West Texas counties. Our unique story encompasses the thousands of lives we've impacted through access to world-class education and patient care in an area with several health care professional shortages. Together with our community, we're changing lives and impacting families for generations ... HERE in our Borderplex.
Transforming the Region