Naco

In the quiet border town of Naco, Arizona, art speaks louder than politics. Here, murals are more than decoration — they are bridges of color, culture, and compassion.

Studio Mariposa, founded by Bisbee artist Gretchen Baer, is the heart of Naco’s mural movement. What began as a dream to bring art to children in Naco, Sonora, blossomed into a powerful collaboration. Visit their blog or Facebook.

Though parts of that original mural were removed, the spirit lives on. Studio Mariposa continues to thrive as a creative sanctuary, where children gather to paint, play music, and express themselves freely. The studio’s message is simple but profound: art knows no borders.

Another striking piece, The Naco Borderland, is a triptych mural that treats the land itself as sacred — transcending man-made boundaries and inviting viewers to reflect on the shared beauty of the borderlands.

Another wonderful group is the Border Bedazzlers, visit their blog or Facebook.