Arts & Cultural District

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The Artesia Arts & Cultural District supports an outstanding public art collection and investment in the performing arts that reflect the area's unique heritage.

Artesia has long enjoyed exceptional private support of the arts, investing in the city’s quality of life through public art projects, the performing arts, and arts education.

Local artists have contributed to exhibits at the Artesia Historical Museum and Art Center, as well as to the Heritage Walkway, a series of murals downtown. Eleven monumental sculptures comprise the History in Bronze public art project, representing the cattle drive era and the later discovery of oil in the area. Local children gain theater experience through participation in programs by Missoula Children’s Theater.

The Downtown Mural Program and Student Mural Program have added stunning public murals to further beautify Artesia’s downtown district. Check out the Artesia Mural Trail below.

The Artesia Arts & Cultural District launched its signature event, the Red Dirt Black Gold Festival which attracted more than 3,500 festival-goers in August 2015, to the city center. RDBG is a celebration of the people and industries that power our region.