(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — Oct. 7, 2025) — The El Paso ISD Fine Arts Department is inviting the community to step into a whimsical world where creativity takes flight, and occasionally grows fur. The district’s newest art exhibit, “Furry & Feathered Art History: Famous Masterworks Inspired by the Animal Kingdom,” showcases the imaginative work of K-12 students who have reinterpreted some of the world’s most iconic paintings through the lens of the animal world.
The exhibit invites students and viewers alike to imagine what would happen if animals took over the art world. For example, think Mona Lisa as a dog, Starry Night filled with colorful parrots, or The Scream reimagined as a lion’s roar.
An opening reception will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the EPISD Stanton Gallery, 1014 N. Stanton St. The exhibit will run through Oct. 22, and admission is free and open to the public.
Select pieces from the show will also be featured at the El Paso Zoo’s “Boo at the Zoo” event on Oct. 25–26, giving students the chance to showcase their artwork to an even larger audience.
Andrea Smith, El Paso ISD’s Visual Arts Facilitator, said the exhibit highlights both the district’s incredible talent and the power of imagination.
“It’s amazing to see how our students can take something as classic as a famous painting and completely transform it with their creativity,” Smith said. “Seeing the variety of submissions reminds us of how much artistic talent we have across El Paso ISD.”
The Stanton Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and explore the colorful, creative takes on art history that reflect the district’s ongoing commitment to cultivating young artists.