Building the Future of the Arts in the Borderland
A new creative ecosystem in El Paso where film, music, literature, and art come together to train, fund, and launch the next generation of storytellers.
ABOUT US
Centro de Arte is a cross-disciplinary arts hub based in El Paso, Texas—designed to train, fund, and elevate creators across film, music, literature, and visual arts.
We believe the Borderland is one of the most powerful storytelling regions in the world. Our mission is simple:
Give local creators the tools, funding, and platform to tell their own stories.
Film & Media Production
Film is the engine of Centro de Arte. We train and support filmmakers across directing, cinematography, editing, and production—equipping creators with the tools and resources to bring authentic Borderland stories to life and distribute them to global audiences.
Creative Writing & Literature
Stories begin on the page. We support writers, poets, and storytellers in developing original work—from novels and screenplays to essays and poetry—while creating pathways for adaptation into film, theater, and digital media.
Visual Arts
Visual artists shape the worlds we see. From painting and sculpture to digital and installation art, Centro de Arte provides space, collaboration, and exposure for artists to create work that reflects the identity and complexity of the Borderland.
Music & Sound Design
Music gives emotion to every story. We support composers, musicians, and sound designers in creating original scores, recordings, and sonic experiences that elevate film, performance, and independent artistic work.
Theater & Performance
Performance brings stories to life in real time. We develop actors, playwrights, and performers through workshops, live productions, and interdisciplinary collaborations that connect stage, screen, and community.
Why It Matters
The Borderland is one of the richest cultural regions in the world—yet its stories remain underfunded and underrepresented. Centro de Arte exists to change that by building a sustainable creative ecosystem where local artists are trained, funded, and empowered to tell their own stories. This is not just about art. It’s about jobs, education, and creating a global platform for voices that have been overlooked for too long.
Create Jobs
Train Talent
Fund Stories
Keep Talent Local
Building an ecosystem
Creative Pipeline
TESTIMONIALS
"Excellent craftsmanship!"
Laura Thompson
"They really care about quality."
George Allend
"Very detailed and professional."
Jessica Martin