Schedule

Day 1 · Douglas

Friday, Nov 13 · 4–9 pm

  • Grand Theatre, 1139 G Avenue (map)
  • BAC Fellowship Exhibition inside the Grand Theatre
  • 4 pm: Artwalk begins
  • 6–8 pm: Opening, remarks, performances, raffle, then the Arturo Escalante and Pedro Teran Prize announcements

Day 2 · Agua Prieta

Saturday, Nov 14 · 4–9 pm

  • Plan de Agua Prieta Plaza, Calles 7 y 8 and Avenidas 16 y 18 (map)
  • Museo AP, Calle 6 y Avenida 16, catty-corner to the plaza: most of the Fellows’ artwork (map)
  • Some Fellows at the plaza
  • 4 pm: Artwalk begins
  • 6–8 pm: Opening, remarks, performances, raffle, then the Arturo Escalante and Pedro Teran Prize announcements

Map and walking route

Map of the 2026 Binational Artwalk walking route from the Grand Theatre in Douglas, Arizona, through the Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry into Agua Prieta, Sonora.

Walking between Douglas and Agua Prieta

The sites are connected through the Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry at the south end of Pan American Avenue, open 24 hours for passengers. From the Grand Theatre to the port is about 1.7 km (1.1 miles), a 20–25 minute walk; from the port to the plaza is about 2.2 km (1.4 miles), roughly 25–30 minutes. Distances are approximate. We recommend crossing on foot: the pedestrian wait back into the U.S. is often just a few minutes, while vehicle lines can run an hour or more on busy evenings.

Walking directions Live border wait times

Featuring the 2026 BAC Fellows

The Artwalk celebrates the 2026 BAC Fellows, whose cohort projects make their public debut during the event. In Douglas on Friday, see the BAC Fellowship Exhibition inside the Grand Theatre. In Agua Prieta on Saturday, most of the Fellows’ work is shown at Museo AP, with some Fellows at the plaza.

Meet the 2026 BAC Fellows whose artwork is featured at the Artwalk → Download the press release (PDF)

New in 2026: The Arturo Escalante & Pedro Teran Prizes

For the first time in the Artwalk’s history, BAC will award prizes to participating artists and performers: four $250 prizes, $1,000 in all. The Arturo Escalante Prize for performers and the Pedro Teran Prize for visual artists will each be awarded once in Douglas and once in Agua Prieta. A jury of three from Douglas and Agua Prieta will select the winners, announced at the end of the performances each evening, around 8 p.m. The prizes honor two people who helped make BAC possible.

Arturo Escalante
Photo: still from “Creative Communities,” video by M. Jenea Sánchez

Arturo Escalante

Arturo Escalante Prize for performers

Arturo Escalante was president of the Douglas Arts and Humanities Association, the organization BAC operates under today, when BAC first began its work. He helped lay the foundation for a decade of arts programming in Douglas. He was also a founder and director of Sun Magazine, a bilingual publication serving Arizona and the Sonora borderlands, and a member of the Douglas team for the Arizona Commission on the Arts Creative Communities Institute, the program that produced the public art project Reframing Douglas. Escalante died in 2019. A journalism and photography scholarship in Douglas has been awarded in his name.

Pedro Teran
Photo: Arizona Commission on the Arts

Pedro Teran

Pedro Teran Prize for visual artists

Pedro Teran (José Pedro Terán), owner of El Arteran Designs, was a steady champion of BAC and of young people in Douglas. He worked alongside BAC on Reframing Douglas, a public art project created through the Arizona Commission on the Arts Creative Communities Institute.

Visiting from out of town

Welcome to the borderlands. Border rules and advisories can change, so check the official links before you go. This is a friendly guide, not legal or travel advice. Last checked: November 10, 2026.

  • U.S. citizens returning by land (16+) need a passport book, passport card, Enhanced Driver’s License, or Trusted Traveler card (SENTRI, NEXUS, Global Entry). A regular driver’s license alone is not enough. Children under 16 can use a birth certificate. (CBP)
  • Permanent residents bring your green card. Visitors from other countries bring your passport and any visas you need for Mexico and the U.S.
  • Coming from Mexico on Friday? ¡Bienvenidos! Bring a valid Border Crossing Card (visa láser) or a passport with a valid U.S. visa.
  • Mexico’s visitor permit (FMM): visitors staying in a border city less than 7 days may not need one. If you’re unsure, ask at the INM office at the port. (U.S. Embassy)
  • Coming back: have documents ready and declare everything you bought. Never carry weapons, ammunition, vapes, or cannabis into Mexico. (CBP: Know Before You Go)
  • Good to know: nights get chilly (lows in the mid-30s °F), so bring a jacket. Carry some cash; pesos help in Agua Prieta. Check your phone’s Mexico roaming. Arizona and Sonora share the same time all year.
Where to eat & coffee

Hours change, especially on event nights. Call or check before you go.

Douglas

  • The Original Grand Cafe, 1119 G Ave (map)
  • Saddle & Spur Tavern (Gadsden Hotel), 1046 G Ave (map)
  • Chatitas, 301 E 10th St (map)
  • Cilantros Bar and Grill, 323 G Ave (map)
  • Asadero El Güero, 569 Pan American Ave (map)
  • El Rinconcito Del Sabor, 741 F Ave (map)
  • El Chef Restaurant, 1057 11th St (map)
  • Cafe333 (Gadsden Hotel), 1046 G Ave (map)
  • Blueberry Cafe, 600 G Ave (map)
  • Maná Restaurant and Bakery, 1030 E 19th St (map)

Agua Prieta

  • Las Flores Restaurant, Calle 5 & Avenida 16, Centro (map)
  • El Mago, Calle 6 & Avenida 8, No. 800 (map)
  • El Centro Café, Calle 4 No. 461 (map)
  • La Carreta Cafetería, Avenida 6 No. 20 (map)
  • La Pérgola, Calle 8 No. 3395, Col. Deportiva (map)
  • Betos Coffee Centro, Calle 6 & Avenida 4 (map)
  • Bizio Café, Avenida 6 No. 348 (map)
  • Cornucopia, Calle 6 between Avenidas 31 & 32 (map)
Where to stay
  • The Gadsden Hotel, 1046 G Ave · historic, 2-minute walk to the Grand Theatre, 21+ · (520) 364-4481
  • Best Western Douglas Inn & Suites, 199 E 7th St · breakfast, pool, parking
  • Motel 6 Douglas, 111 16th St · budget · (520) 364-2457

Rooms go fast on Artwalk weekend. More options on the City of Douglas lodging page; historic Bisbee is about 30 minutes away.

Things to see
  • The Grand Theatre, 1139 G Ave · opened in 1919, BAC’s home, and the BAC Fellowship Exhibition during the Artwalk
  • The Gadsden Hotel, 1046 G Ave · National Register landmark with a grand marble lobby
  • Douglas Historical Society, Douglas-Williams House, 1001 D Ave · Wed–Sat 12–4 p.m. · (520) 364-7370
  • Art Car World, 401 E 9th St · by appointment, (520) 227-1510
  • Douglas Visitor Center, 345 E 16th St · call ahead for hours, (520) 417-7354

Questions? Email jenea@bacaz.org or follow @b.a.c.az for day-of updates.
Meet the 2026 BAC Fellows · Press release (PDF)

Our funders and partners

The 2026 Binational Artwalk is made possible by our funders and partners: the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, the City of Douglas, and the City of Agua Prieta. Thank you for your ongoing support of this binational celebration.