Office of Collecting & Design
The Office of Collecting & Design is a traveling museum: part wonderland, part library, and part nostalgia machine, devoted to the diminutive, the misplaced, the unusual, and the forgotten. The space is an elaborate love letter of leftover fragments from our collective memories —meticulously organized and displayed for maximum satisfaction and delight. Immerse yourself in our traveling 42' trailer where you can open every drawer, explore every box, and discover to your heart’s content. Visitors are able to participate in our Flatlay Session, our Scavenger Hunt, or just come in to enjoy the space at their own pace. The museum typically visits only one (occasionally two) cities per state and remains open for approximately five days in each location. In most cases, cities are visited only once before the tour continues onward. When the museum is scheduled to appear in a particular region, it is a brief and special opportunity. Many visitors choose to travel from neighboring cities or states to attend, often making a full day (or even a weekend) of their visit. Guests are encouraged to plan ahead and take part in the full experience, including workshops, events, and collaborations with local partners.
Office of Collecting & Design: Flatlay Workshop
A hands-on workshop centered on the art of the flatlay: carefully arranging objects and photographing them from above. Jessica brings a curated case of museum treasures. Participants select objects that speak to them, arrange a composition with guidance, and have their flatlay photographed. Each participant leaves with a tiny instant-film print of their image.
Free children’s event (Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied and supervised by an adult).
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LAST THURSDAY!
Our monthly Last Thursday across The Falstaff, with open galleries and studios, music, food and drinks, and a market of local art and handmade goods. Free entry. The October lineup and flyer are coming soon.
El Paso Dolls Premiere
The premiere of El Paso Dolls, with a screening and director Q&A at NOVA. Doors at 6 PM, screening at 8 PM sharp, limited seating. Music curated by DJ Jewelssxs and refreshments by Coffee Prty. Donation based entry, $10 suggested, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. A celebration of queer community, so come in your finery.
Chicas del Barro: Flower Calaverita Ceramic Class
A Dia de Muertos class with Las Chicas del Barro. Using a ceramic skull made by Munisa Cerámica, you’ll handcraft ceramic flowers, attach them, and paint and decorate your own Flower Calaverita. Bilingual class, everyone welcome. All materials, glazing and firing included. $65. Sign up at chicasdelbarro.com.
Chrysalis 2026 Release
Celebrate the release of the 2026 issue of Chrysalis, EPCC’s literary and arts magazine, with the writers and artists who make it possible. The night includes readings by contributors and an art exhibit featuring work from the 2025 and 2026 issues. MC: Ricardo Marrufo.
Chicas del Barro: Flower Calaverita Ceramic Class
Learn to make clay flowers and braids to decorate your own ceramic calaverita with Las Chicas del Barro. Your calaverita is made by Munisa Cerámica, and you’ll create the flowers, paint them and decorate your skull with your own colors and details. All materials and firing included. Bilingual class, everyone welcome. $65. Sign up at chicasdelbarro.com.
Local Vibras
Local Vibras September edition: four local short films, two fiction and two docs. Screening The Big Break by Lost Cable Productions, The Deep End by Jacob A. Perez, Entre sangre y brillos by Memorias del Fuego, and La Esmelda by Luis Moreno Ramírez. Q&A with filmmakers. Free entry.
Chicas del barro: Wheel throwing (Private ceramics classes)
Private beginner wheel throwing class with Las Chicas del Barro. Two hour session, $75. Classes run every Saturday at NOVA Gallery inside The Falstaff. Book at chicasdelbarro.com.
Chicas del Barro: Moon/Watercolors with Zedith Arellanes
A full moon watercolor class with Zedith Arellanes, hosted by Las Chicas del Barro and Borna Flower Child. Watercolors, moon magic, cafecito and good company. $33. Sign up at chicasdelbarro.com.
LAST THURSDAY!
Our monthly Last Thursday with NOVA, Lüp, Zephyr Contemporary, The Falstaff Project and more. At NOVA: The Weight of a Flower, selected works by Gabriel Marquez; open studios from Last Supper, Ratarama, Mima, León Dócil and Doghouse Print Co; live sets by Marcel Marcel and A.Z. Tunes; DJs Arnny, Danny G and Valentino Black; food and drinks from Yeyes, Coffee Party, Xilakillbill and Chaos & Kindness; plus a market of local art and handmade goods. At The Falstaff Project: They’re Trying to Steal Our Water by Mister Self Destruct. Free entry.
Chicas del Barro: Jueves de Barro
Every Thursday (except for the last one), we open our studio for a relaxed, donation-based clay night where you can explore at your own pace.
With your donation, we provide clay and all the tools you need to create your piece. You can bring your own idea but we also have designs you can choose from.
Your support helps us cover materials, tools, kiln firings, and the space so we can keep this beautiful community growing.
Healing with Art
Experience the healing benefits of creating art as part of Healing with Art series.
Learn to slow down and express yourself through creativity, and connect with others in a safe and supportive space.
Icarus Was a Rookie: Live Variety Sketch Comedy Show
Tickets $15 online at www.bordertheatre.org
