UTEP museums and galleries showcase some of the most acclaimed exhibits on the border—and beyond.

Creativity has a home, and it is within the walls of these facilities, which support and exhibit the art of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

The Centennial Museum exhibits the natural and cultural history of the Chihuahuan Desert region, featuring the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens and its nearly 800 plant species. Along with UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, the museum recently hosted The Disappeared, or Los Desaparecidos, a stunning display that depicted the tragic fate of resistance fighters and political activists during the latter part of the 20th century in Latin America. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed some holidays. Information: 915-747-5565 or museum.utep.edu.

The Glass Gallery frequently exhibits contemporary works by arts students. Hours: Vary. Information: 915-747-5181 or www.utep.edu/arts.

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts houses three galleries that feature highly acclaimed national and international contemporary artists. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; until 7 p.m. Thursday; and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 915-747-6151 or www.utep.edu/rubin.

The Union Exhibition Gallery showcases contemporary work from regional artists. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 915-747-5481.

The University Library features unique collections of literature, art and historic documents. Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. (Library hours are subject to change at different times of the year to accommodate holidays, intercessions and minisemesters.) Information: 915-747-5683 or libraryweb.utep.edu.

Dance, Music and Theater

The energy and vibrancy of young actors, musicians, dancers and artists is key to the El Paso cultural scene, and UTEP is at the center of it.

• The UTEP Music Department features the Wind Symphony, Jazz Lab Ensemble, Marching Miners and Symphonic Band, Mariachi, Pandemonium Steel Drum Band, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra, Chorale, Men’s Glee Club, Women’s Glee Club and Jazz Singers. Information: 915-747-5606 or academics.utep.edu/music.
• The UTEP Department of Theatre & Dance brings a variety of classical operatic love stories, dramas, musical comedies, original productions and dance performances to center stage. Information: 915-747-5146 or www.theatredance.utep.edu.
• The UTEP Dinner Theatre presents Disney classics and Broadway hits, including a recent production of Rent. Other renowned performances include the holiday tradition, UTEP Holiday Spectacular, featuring live music, singing and dancing. Information: 915-747-6060 or academics.utep.edu/udt.