Events
NEW DEAL, NEW FRIENDSHIP
October 5, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
500 West University Avenue El Paso, TX 79968
- Event Days:
- Thursday
- Venue:
- Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
- Website:
- https://www.tomlea.com
- Website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-deal-new-friendship-tickets-693138224087?aff=ebdssbehomepeforyou
- Contact Name:
- The Tom Lea Institute
- Contact E-mail Address:
- hcobb@tomlea.net
- Contact Phone Number:
- (915) 533-0048
A captivating presentation that explores the relationship between Tom Lea and fellow artist José Aceves, who also entered the New Deal competition for the El Paso Federal Courthouse mural that Tom Lea won in 1937. Though Aceves lost the competition, he persevered and worked hard, helping Tom Lea adhere the canvas to the wall where Lea painted his Pass of the North mural. Dr. Miguel Juárez, UTEP History, Humanities, and Women’s Studies lecturer, delves into Aceves’ contributions to the arts in the Southwest and sheds light on his association with Tom Lea. A Mexican celebration with ballet folklorico will follow.