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ChangeMakers is officially SOLD OUT — and we can’t wait to welcome you!!

Here’s your quick “Know Before You Go”:

✨ Parking: Plan to park downtown — street parking + nearby lots/garages are all within walking distance of the MACC
🎟️ Check-In: Opens at 4:30 PM (no tickets available at the door!)
👔 Dress Code: Business casual / comfortable
🍸 Drinks: You’ll receive 1 drink ticket + cash bar available (no food or drinks allowed in the auditorium)
🎨 Workshops: First-come, first-served — 1 per guest, sign up at check-in

Plus, enjoy activations and performances throughout the evening!

Let’s make it a powerful night for El Paso. See you soon! 🥰

Join us for March Member Madness on Thursday, March 19th! 🏀✨

Come mix, mingle, and connect with fellow Progressors while enjoying the excitement of March Madness. Whether you're already involved or just getting to know Progress321, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about how to get plugged in.

👉 Bring a potential new member and earn a chance to win a prize!
👉 Interested in getting more involved? Ask us about joining a committee!

Our team will be on-site to answer questions and help you find the best way to engage with Progress321.

📍 Lotus Social House (300 N Mesa Street)
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
⭐ FREE to attend!

Stop by, grab a drink, bring a friend, and be part of the momentum—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Register Today: progress321.org/march-member-madness

We’re grateful to the incredible leaders that served on the 2026 ChangeMakers Selection Committee, helping us recognize the women shaping the arts across the Borderland! 🎨

A special thank you to:
• Roger Argenis — Founder, SoundStage9 & Argenis Management
• Holly Packard Cobb — Executive Director, Tom Lea Institute
• Ben Fyffe — Managing Director of Quality of Life, City of El Paso
• Marina Monsisvais — Arts Advocate, Potter & All-Vinyl DJ
• Felipa Solis — Executive Director, El Paso Pro-Musica

Join Progress321 and El Paso Matters as we celebrate Women in the Arts at the 2026 ChangeMakers event — an inspiring evening honoring the creativity and leadership shaping our region’s cultural landscape.

✨ Your ticket includes a buffet-style reception with a casual, mix-and-mingle setting, after-hours access to all MACC exhibits, exclusive performances and film screenings, the Art Mercado featuring local artists, interactive workshops, and more!

📅 March 26, 2026
📍 El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC)
🕔 5:00–8:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets: epcf.org/changemakers

✨ Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

Please Contact:
• Bill Pitchkolan, El Paso Matters – [email protected]
• Analisa Cordova, Progress321 – [email protected]

Celebrate the women whose creativity continues to shape the cultural fabric of the Borderland. 💫

✨ Introducing Our Final 2026 ChangeMakers Honorees ✨

Stacey Hunt Spier 🌟
Community advocate and longtime volunteer Stacey Hunt Spier has spent more than two decades supporting organizations that strengthen the El Paso region. Representing the Hunt Family Foundation, she works closely with community funders and serves on the boards of the El Paso Art Museum Foundation, Paso del Norte Community Foundation, and El Paso Opera, where she previously served three terms as Chairman of the Board. Her dedication to arts and community leadership has earned her both the National Trustee Recognition Award and the prestigious Maestro Award from the El Paso Opera.

Rachelle Thiewes 💍
Internationally recognized metalsmith and artist Rachelle Thiewes creates jewelry and sculpture exploring movement, form, and sound. Her work is held in major museum collections including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago. A National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artist Fellow and 2023 Master Metalsmith, Thiewes also spent decades teaching and mentoring artists at UTEP.

Janace Walker – JunkDredz 🎨
Multidisciplinary creative Janace Walker, known as JunkDredz, blends visual art, storytelling, and community engagement through work rooted in Afrocentric influence and bold self-expression. As both an artist and curator, they create platforms that uplift emerging talent and celebrate cultural identity while inspiring others to own their narrative.

Bobbie Welch 🎶
For nearly fifty years, Bobbie Welch has helped shape the El Paso music scene—from the early days of punk rock to booking major concerts including U2’s Zoo TV Tour at the UTEP Sun Bowl. Today, as Vice-President of the El Paso International Music Foundation, she continues to champion local musicians and advocate for sustainable careers in music.

🚨 Sponsorships still available!
👉 Learn more: progress321.org/change-makers