The Art of Welcoming 2024

Welcoming Week is September 13 – 22, 2024. During Welcoming Week, local communities around the world host in-person and virtual events that connect people of different backgrounds through shared causes and interests. This year’s theme, “We’re All In,” encourages us to connect with our neighbors, learn about different cultures, and work together to build strong, inclusive communities where everyone feels like they belong, highlighting how much better we are when we value everyone’s unique experiences and backgrounds.

Estrella del Paso invited local artists to share their art and speak about their experience during their artistic career, as well as their views on the importance of welcome and belonging. We are so proud to live and work in a welcoming community that we want to showcase the magic.

"Bienvenidos a El Paso" book illustrated by Local El Paso Artist Hal Marcus
Local El Paso Artist Ashton Kaleigh
Local El Paso Artist Patti Rey Reyes
Local El Paso Artist Lizbeth Sánchez Pineda
Local El Paso Artist Hal Marcus
Artists Christin Apodaca and Lizbeth Sánchez Pineda judging student art show
El Paso Artist Patrick Gabaldon judging student art exhibit
Student art exhibit
Student art exhibit. Gold stars for People's Choice Awards
Student art exhibit. Gold stars for People's Choice Awards
"The Plaza" by Student Artist Aleena Lopez, Hornedo Middle School
"The Sunset of El Paso" by Connor Story, Hornedo Middle School
3rd Place Winner: "The Ocean Full of Cultures" by Daisy Diaz, Hornedo Middle School
1st Place Winner: "Welcome World" by Alexander Trujillo, Hornedo Middle School
People's Choice Award: "Share Your Culture" by Olivia Inostroza, Hornedo Middle School
"La Fiesta" by David Turbay, Hornedo Middle School
2nd Place Winner: "Untitled" by Ariana Medina, Hornedo Middle School
1st Place Winner: "Welcome World" by Alexander Trujillo, Hornedo Middle School
People's Choice Winner: "Share Your Culture" by Olivia Inostroza, Hornedo Middle School
The Art of Welcoming 2024