In a binational context shaped by migration, insecurity, and inequality, visual arts education has emerged as a powerful tool for social cohesion, cultural identity, and economic development along the U.S.–Mexico border. In 2024, the region witnessed a notable surge in public and private programs focused on youth art education, led by municipal governments, universities, and cross-border cultural organizations. Cities such as Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez, Nogales, San Diego, and El
