The PASEO

Transforming community with art and art with community

Local and national artists will come together in Taos this fall to participate in The PASEO! The festival will feature works, ranging from low-tech to new media, united by their active engagement with the public and with place, whether projecting on Taos’s adobe walls or lighting up Kit Carson Park.

The Paseo Project’s mission is to transform art through community and community through art. In addition to The Paseo Project’s annual outdoor art festival in Historic Downtown Taos, they also host several collaborative community projects each year, and a socially-engaged artist in residence program.

Since 2014, artists from all over the world have brought projection, installation, and performance art to the streets of Taos for this free two-night event.

The PASEO returns to the streets of Taos this fall, with projection, performance and installation art filling the streets, alleys and courtyards of downtown Taos. For two nights, sunset to 11pm, join us as the community comes together to explore outdoor art for the entire family. 

The PASEO 2025 theme is “Thresholds”

As we stand a quarter of the way into the 21st century, the world finds itself navigating profound transformations. “Thresholds” invites artists and audiences to step into the spaces where change emerges—moments of transition, portals to new realities, and the boundaries that define or divide our collective futures. From the accelerating impacts of climate change to rapid advancements in AI and technology, to shifting cultural and political landscapes, we face a pivotal moment in history. Yet here in Taos, a place of enduring strength, resilience, and community, we are reminded that the power to navigate these transitions comes from our deep seeded roots and connection to place. For centuries, Taos has been a threshold itself—a meeting place of diverse cultures, a landscape of natural beauty, and a community that thrives through connection and adaptability. This theme challenges artists to explore the in-between spaces—where the familiar becomes the unknown, where boundaries blur, and where transformation is both a challenge and an opportunity. Through installations, projection, and performance art, “Thresholds” will not only illuminate the tensions of change but also celebrate the enduring spirit of Taos as a guiding force. Together, we will reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and imagine what lies ahead for us all in the high desert of New Mexico.