The State Center for the Arts opened its doors to the fourth edition of the Rosarito Art Walk 2025, organized by the Rosarito Art Fest civil association, chaired by Benito del Águila.

With the theme “The Line That Unites Us,” the event featured a wide range of artistic expressions focused on life along the border. Aimed at strengthening cultural ties with the United States, more than 80 local and international visual artists showcased and sold their work during the event, held on May 24 and 25.

The event was inaugurated by Alma Delia Abrego Ceballos, Secretary of Culture of Baja California, who underscored the role of art in fostering cross-border cooperation and connecting communities through their shared stories and cultural expressions.

“Art makes the border more transparent, even when it may seem impenetrable today. Art crosses borders. It has that unique ability to unite people and nations. This event is a great opportunity to promote Baja California through art,” said Abrego.

For his part, organizing committee president Benito del Águila explained that the theme “The Line That Unites Us” was chosen to reclaim the narrative of everyday life on the border—one that is often overshadowed by political stigmas or stories of violence.

“We’re reclaiming the rhetoric of what life on the border truly is. Politics and other factors often create stigmas, and the daily lives of generations of families living here are seldom told,” he stated.

Del Águila recalled that the event began 14 years ago with the Rosarito Art Fest, an initiative born from the artistic community’s desire to collectively promote Rosarito through culture and creativity.

He noted that although Rosarito still hosts the largest artist colony in Baja California, the number of galleries has declined by about 20% in recent years due to various tourism-related challenges. For that reason, he emphasized, events like this remain essential to positioning Rosarito as a cultural and tourist destination.