Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center

09/03/2026

The "Viva México Event" for Mexico Independence Day, was a total success !!
Exhibit will be open: Sept 1 - Sept 11, 2026.

El Evento "Viva México" por el Día de la Independencia de México, fue todo un exito !!
Días de Exhibición: Sept 1- Sept 11, 2026.

09/02/2026

Youth Art Contest at the Border, Last few days to register!
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4th.
Apply Now!
Register here: https://forms.gle/aCoxWAavxs96dgXG6

09/01/2026

We hope to see you today at 5:30 p.m.!
The Calexico Recreation Department, invites you to a vibrant celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day!
Viva México!
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave, Calexico, CA 92231
For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or call (760) 357-5575 / (760) 768-2176.
"Building Community, One Program at a Time – Calexico Recreation Department"

Esperamos verlos hoy, 5:30 pm!
El Departamento de Recreación de Calexico los invita a una vibrante celebración del Día de la Independencia de México!
¡Viva México! Martes, Septiembre 1, 2026 5:30 pm
Centro Cultural Carmen Durazo, Avenida Heffernan #421
Calexico CA 92231
Para mas información: [email protected]
o llame al (760) 357-5575 / (760) 768-2176
"Contruyendo Comunidad, Un Programa a la vez" - Departamento de Recreación de Calexico.

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

Paint Night Registration is NOW OPEN! 🖌️
Spots are limited, so don’t wait—secure your place for a fun, creative evening with us!
🗓️ August 25, 2026
📍 Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center
🕖 5:00 - 7:00 PM
👉 Click here to register: calexicoca.myrec.com

Registraciones para la noche de pintura YA ESTÁN ABIERTAS!
Espacios limitados, no te esperes, asegura tu lugar para divertirte en una noche creativa con nosotros!
🗓️ Agosto 25, 2026
📍 Centro Cultural Carmen Durazo
🕖 5:00 - 7:00 PM
👉 Regístrate aquí: calexicoca.myrec.com

08/19/2026

Hello Artists,
The Calexico Recreation Department, Elias-Fontes Art Collection, Calexico Arts Council, and Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center invite young Artists to participate in the Youth Art Contest at the Border.
This exciting exhibition celebrates the creativity and artistic talent of emerging young artists from both sides of the border.
Hola Artistas,
El Departamento de Recreación de Calexico, la Colección de Arte Elias-Fontes, el Concilio de las Artes de Calexico y el Centro Cultural Carmen Durazo invitan a los Artistas jóvenes a participar en el Concurso de Arte Juvenil en la Frontera.
Esta emocionante exposición celebra la creatividad y el talento artístico de jóvenes Artistas emergentes de ambos lados de la frontera

07/23/2026

Participants enjoying Youth Art Class!! offered by Calexico Recreation Department !!

Participantes disfrutando de la clase Arte para Jóvenes, que ofrece el Departamento de Recreación de la Ciudad de Calexico !!

07/17/2026

The City of Calexico Recreation Department is excited to announce that the Call for Artists for Community Mural Project – Cycle 9 is now open!

We're looking for talented artists to help transform four park restroom buildings into vibrant public art that celebrates our community. This is a great opportunity to showcase your creativity while leaving a lasting impact on Calexico. The project includes artist stipends and reimbursement of eligible installation costs.

Proposal Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
For complete project guidelines, eligible locations, stipend information, and application requirements, please visit: https://calexicorecreation.org/muralcycle9

If you know an artist who may be interested, please share this opportunity!

For questions, contact the Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176 or [email protected].

We look forward to seeing your creativity bring color and pride to our community!

07/10/2026

Participants enjoying Keyboard Class!! offered by Calexico Recreation Department !!

Participantes disfrutando la clase de Piano que ofrece el Departamento de Recreación de la Ciudad de Calexico !!

07/07/2026

Calexico Recreation Department and Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, wish a Happy Birthday!! to Laura A. Vargas, Ballet, Polynesian, and Hula Dance Instructor since June 2012.

El Departamento de Recreación de Calexico y el Centro Cultural Carmen Durazo desean un muy feliz cumpleaños!! a Laura A. Vargas, instructora de Ballet, Danza Polinesias y Danza Hula desde Junio de 2012.