El Paso airport showcases native pictures

EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso International Airport is celebrating native artistry with the return of the Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso exhibit or PEEP.

The exhibit, which is displayed within the Rental Car Center foyer till February 1, 2026, opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.

This yr’s show options 37 photos from space photographers, showcasing a wide range of views and kinds.

PEEP, for greater than 30 years, has been dedicated to selling pictures as a pastime, career, and artwork type.

The group affords a platform for photographers of all ability ranges and ages to trade concepts and develop their creative and technical abilities.

PEEP additionally supplies academic packages, exhibitions, and competitions, which purpose to nurture a wholesome spirit amongst its members.

One photographer shared her ardour for the artwork, saying, “Photography allows me to capture moments and perspectives that might otherwise go unnoticed.”

Airport officers mentioned the collaboration has turn out to be a valued custom, providing a recent perspective on the neighborhood by means of the lens of artwork and pictures.

This is the third time the PEEP exhibit has teamed up with the town’s airport, as final yr’s present drew in competitors with 150 entries from 45 artists, in keeping with PEEP President Tim Holt.

“We’re honored to continue partnering with PEEP to showcase the incredible work of El Paso’s photography community,” El Paso Director of Aviation Tony Nevarez mentioned. “This exhibit has become a special tradition at the airport, and we’re excited to share these inspiring images with our passengers for a third year.”

The distinctive partnership between native artists and a pictures group is offering guests with a artistic perception into life in El Paso.

“I got a degree in art. It’s always something new to people or subjects or just exploring and finding something in this building,” mentioned an artist concerned within the initiative.

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