Arts & Cultural District
Want to take a tour of the sights in downtown Artesia? Want to learn more about our art? Click the button below for a brochure full of Artesia facts, maps, tours, and information!
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.
History in Bronze
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Freedom's Fire - Baish Veterans Park: 511 W. Texas Ave.
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The Derrick Floor - 519 W. Main Street
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C.E. LaRue - 519 W. Main Street
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Sallie Chisum - Roselawn Ave & Main
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The Partners - 519 W. Main Street
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The Foundation - 2nd Street & Quay
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The Rustler - 2nd Street & Texas Ave.
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Derrick Hand - 519 W. Main Street
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The Trail Boss - HWY 285 & Main St. (NE)
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The Vaquero - 206 W. Main Street
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Woman's Intuition and Pioneering Endurance - 519 W. Main Street
Artesia MainStreet Mural Trail
Artesia MainStreet Mural Trail
"Welcome to Artesia" by Michael Fish 114 W. Main Street
"Community Happy" by Alyssa Dunlap/Braden Everly 310 W. Main Street
"Community Happy" by Alyssa Dunlap/Braden Everly 310 W. Main Street
"Tribute" by Hannah Dean 118 W. Main Street
"Sky of Azure" - Student Mural Program 104 N 5th Street
"Sky of Azure" - Student Mural Program 104 N 5th Street
"City of Balloons" by Student Mural Program 412 W. Main Street
"City of Balloons" by Student Mural Program 412 W. Main Street
"Faces on the Fence" by Kelly Speckhart 609 W. Richardson
"La Plaza de Musica" by Oscar Hernandez Heritage Plaza behind 316 W. Main Street
"La Plaza de Musica" by Oscar Hernandez Heritage Plaza behind 316 W. Main Street
"Sunset Sonata" by Simona Rael Heritage Plaza behind 310 W. Main
"Dancing Downtown" Student Mural Program 519 W. Main Street
"Dancing Downtown" Student Mural Program 519 W. Main Street
Wonder Wall - Heritage Walkway 316 W. Main Street
"Desert Life" by Hannah Dean Heritage Walkway 316 W. Main Street
"Desert Life" by Hannah Dean Heritage Walkway 316 W. Main Street
Mapes Murals Heritage Walkway 316 W. Main Street
Mapes Murals Heritage Walkway 316 W. Main Street
Mapes Murals Heritage Walkway 316 W. Main Street
Mapes Murals Heritage Walkway 316 W. Main Street
"I Believe" by Oscar Hernandez Artesia Alfalfa Growers Association 202 E. Main Street
"Hozho" by Taylor Ojeda Heritage Plaza - behind 316 W. Main Street
"As the Quail Flies" by Kirsten Mauritsen 519 W. Main Street