# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of WWII Exhibit (UTEP) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Did you know the creator of "That Two-Thousand Yard Stare was born in El Paso? Don't miss this exclusive exhibit featuring stories of WWII!About this Event?Join us for the opening reception of Tom Lea: Brushtrokes from the frontlines of WWII Exhibit at the UTEP Centennial Museum, featuring thirty-six framed prints depicting scenes of World War II that Lea captured while working as LIFE magazine's first Accredited War Artist-Correspondent.?️During this reception, we will feature never-before-seen original sketchbooks and items from Tom Lea's WWII service, as well as a variety of knowledgeable speakers.?The Reception will also include light breakfast-themed bites.?Lea’s illustrations—drawn from the frontlines of four major theaters of war—capture the enduring strength of the human spirit. Through this unique collaboration, we honor those who have served throughout history.?Did you know that the creator of "That Two-Thousand Yard Stare was born in El Paso??Step into history with Brushstrokes from the Frontlines, an extraordinary exhibit featuring the gripping artistry of Tom Lea, the first Accredited Artist Correspondent for Life Magazine during World War II.?️From 1941 to 1945, Lea traveled over 100,000 miles across four theaters of war, capturing the intense and personal experiences of U.S. and Allied troops with breathtaking depictions.?Don't miss the chance to see the story of WWII through the eyes of one of history's most talented artists.This exhibition is circulated in partnership with Humanities Texas.? Free Admission! Register Today!?️ Parking available at the UTEP Centennial Museum ( when entering through gates, make sure to mention you are visiting the Exhibit). Additional parking is available at the Sun Bowl Parking Garage (Visitor Section). Located at 2301 Sun Bowl Dr near University Ave.⁉️Questions? Please call us at 915-533-0048 or email marketing@tomlea.net https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1cbf9340-ef73-11f0-a299-5558119fee82-rimg-w879-h740-dc5e4931-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1ce088c0-ef73-11f0-a299-5558119fee82-rimg-w571-h740-dc76604a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/el-paso/tom-lea-brushstrokes-from-the-frontlines-of-wwii-exhibit-utep/100001979767016440 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ftom-lea-brushstrokes-from-the-frontlines-of-wwii-exhibit-utep-tickets-1979767016440 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: El Paso - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens - **lat**: 31.7692881 - **long**: -106.5059544 - **full address**: Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Tom Lea Institute (https://allevents.in/org/tom-lea-institute/17658029) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e932e9e97fbaf2e85242c613ea22aea1112719b37e9fccf2365dc6eee6d55aad-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf6f5f0-gmir.jpg?v=1768193825 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fc86259e02dd9f286eccc50a7ba322b908c23142aa1d52a902c89360516fa78f-rimg-w400-h400-dcf5f4ef-gmir.jpg?v=1768193825 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Tom Lea Institute - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, exhibitions - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of WWII Exhibit (UTEP) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of WWII Exhibit (UTEP)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e932e9e97fbaf2e85242c613ea22aea1112719b37e9fccf2365dc6eee6d55aad-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf6f5f0-gmir.jpg?v=1768193825", "startDate": "2026-01-24", "endDate": "2026-01-24", "url": "https://allevents.in/el-paso/tom-lea-brushstrokes-from-the-frontlines-of-wwii-exhibit-utep/100001979767016440", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "500 West University Avenue", "postalCode": "79968", "addressLocality": "El Paso", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "31.7692881", "longitude": "-106.5059544" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Did you know the creator of \"That Two-Thousand Yard Stare was born in El Paso? 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