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Woman Standing in Front of a Display Case
title Woman Standing in Front of a Display Casedescription Photograph of artist Claudia Rojas at "Young Latino Artists X", an exhibition of work by young artists hosted at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Rojas stands next to the right of a display case. She wears a black dress, glasses, and necklace. Small paintings hang on the wall behind her.subject Galleries Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Topographic Model
title Topographic Modeldescription Photograph of a topographic model at Grandeza Mexicana: Siglos XVI-XIX (The Greatness of Mexico: 16th-19th Centuries), an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The model is covered in green leaves and white models of buildings, including ancient pyramids.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Topography Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
School Group at Grandeza Mexicana Exhibition
title School Group at Grandeza Mexicana Exhibitiondescription Photograph of a group of schoolchildren at Grandeza Mexicana: Siglos XVI-XIX (The Greatness of Mexico: 16th-19th Centuries), an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The group stands in front of a title wall. Text on the wall reads: "Grandeza Mexicana. Siglos XVI-XIX. The Greatness of Mexico."artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Receptions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Groups Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jorge Guajardo at Opening Reception for Grandeza Mexicana
title Jorge Guajardo at Opening Reception for Grandeza Mexicanadescription Photograph of Consul General of Mexico Jorge Guajardo at the opening reception for Grandeza Mexicana: Siglos XVI-XIX (The Greatness of Mexico: 16th-19th Centuries), an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Guajardo speaks to a group of schoolchildren. The children stand on the right. Patrons mill around in the background.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Receptions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Groups Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Speakers at Opening Reception for Grandeza Mexicana
title Speakers at Opening Reception for Grandeza Mexicanadescription Photograph of the opening reception for Grandeza Mexicana: Siglos XVI-XIX (The Greatness of Mexico: 16th-19th Centuries), an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Sylvia Orozco, Lulu Flores, and Consul General of Mexico Jorge Guajardo stand near a podium. Sylvia Orozco stands behind the podium and speaks into a microphone. The title wall behind them reads: "Encuentro de Civilizaciones. Siglo XVI. Encounter of Civilizations. The 16th century."artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Receptions Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Boy Wearing a Mask
title Boy Wearing a Maskdescription Photograph of a young boy wearing a mask at the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos celebration. The mask is hand decorated. The boy wears a red and green tie dye shirt.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Dead Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Child Making Mask
title Child Making Maskdescription Photograph of a young girl making a mask at the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos celebration. The girl uses a stamp to decorate the mask. Patrons stand in the background. The photograph was taken in downtown Austin, Texas.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Dead Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Alebrijes Artisans from Oaxaca
title Alebrijes Artisans from Oaxacadescription Photograph of Elvis and Arturo Castillo, Alebrijes Artisans from Oaxaca, at a Museum Day event hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. An artisan sits behind a table on which wooden carvings of animals are arranged. A woman to the left of the table shows patrons a wooden carving.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Dead Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Alebrijes Artisans from Oaxaca
title Alebrijes Artisans from Oaxacadescription Photograph of Elvis and Arturo Castillo, Alebrijes Artisans from Oaxaca, at a Museum Day event hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Artisans sit behind a table on which wooden carvings of animals are arranged. An artisan, center, demonstrates a technique to a patron who leans over the table.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Dead Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Patrons Enjoying Día de los Muertos Parade
title Patrons Enjoying Día de los Muertos Paradedescription Photograph of four individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos parade. Two individuals, one of whom is a child, wear skull masks. The remaining patrons are adult males. A parade procession can be seen in the background. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Dead Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group in Gallery of Mexican Calendar Legends
title Group in Gallery of Mexican Calendar Legendsdescription Photograph of four individuals at Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two women stand in the middle. They are professionally dressed and stand in front of a painting of women.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Mexican Calendar Legends Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Individuals in Costume at Mexican Calendar Legends Exhibition
title Individuals in Costume at Mexican Calendar Legends Exhibitiondescription Photograph of four individuals in costume at Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Three women wear traditional dresses of various colors and styles. A man, second from the left, wears a traditional suit with white embroidery and a sombrero.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Mexican Calendar Legends Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco with Others in Gallery
title Sylvia Orozco with Others in Gallerydescription Photograph of three individuals at Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Sylvia Orozco stands rightmost. Two men stand with her. Paintings of country scenes hang from the wall behind them.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Mexican Calendar Legends Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two Men Standing in Front of a Painting
title Two Men Standing in Front of a Paintingdescription Photograph of two individuals at the opening reception for Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Jose Treviño and an unnamed man stand in front of a religiously themed painting. The painting features the Virgin Mary.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Mexican Calendar Legends Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco and Others at Opening Reception for Mexican Calendar Legends
title Sylvia Orozco and Others at Opening Reception for Mexican Calendar Legendsdescription Photograph of six individuals at the opening reception for Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Sylvia Orozco stands third from the right. Religious paintings hang on the wall behind them.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Mexican Calendar Legends Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group at Opening Reception for Mexican Calendar Legends
title Group at Opening Reception for Mexican Calendar Legendsdescription Photograph of seven individuals at the opening reception for Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Consul of Mexico Francisco Alejo stands second from the left. Lulu Flores stands second from the right. The individuals are formally dressed.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Mexican Calendar Legends Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Opening Reception for Mexican Calendar Legends
title Opening Reception for Mexican Calendar Legendsdescription Photograph of the opening reception for Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. White confetti has been thrown on the left side of the room. A woman holds a camera. Paintings hang on the walls of the gallery.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Mexican Calendar Legends Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Speaker at Opening Reception for Mexican Calendar Legends
title Speaker at Opening Reception for Mexican Calendar Legendsdescription Photograph of the opening reception for Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A speaker stands at a microphone. He wears a gray suit and dark tie. Paintings hang on the walls of the gallery.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Mexican Calendar Legends Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall for Mexican Calendar Legends
title Title Wall for Mexican Calendar Legendsdescription Photograph of a title wall for Mexican Calendar Legends, or Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The title wall, left, reads: "Mexican Calendar Legends." A cardboard cutout of a pinup girl stands in front of the wall.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Mexican Calendar Legends Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Gallery for YLA IX
title Gallery for YLA IXdescription Photograph of a gallery in YLA IX, or Young Latino Artists Exhibition No. 9, an annual exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful metal tins hang from a wall in the gallery. A small television and tools are arranged in front of the wall.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Young Latino Artists Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Gallery for YLA IX
title Gallery for YLA IXdescription Photograph of a gallery in YLA IX, or Young Latino Artists Exhibition No. 9, an annual exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful artworks hang on the walls of the gallery. A sculpture constructed out of inner tubes hangs from the ceiling.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Young Latino Artists Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Gallery for YLA IX
title Gallery for YLA IXdescription Photograph of a gallery in YLA IX, or Young Latino Artists Exhibition No. 9, an annual exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful artworks hang on the walls of the gallery.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Young Latino Artists Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall for YLA IX
title Title Wall for YLA IXdescription Photograph of a title wall for YLA IX, or Young Latino Artists Exhibition No. 9, an annual exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Lights are set up on the floor of the gallery. Text on the wall reads: "YLA No. 9, Young Latino Artists Exhibition."artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Young Latino Artists Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: YLA No. 9, The Young Latino Artists
title Pamphlet: YLA No. 9, The Young Latino Artistsdescription Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "YLA No. 9, The Young Latino Artists Exhibition". The entire pamphlet has a red, white, and black color scheme with gray-scale photographs. The cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition as well as a large photograph of an installation that consists of several striped fabrics. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The half-size panel lists all of the artists involved in the exhibition and their corresponding representative cities. The other three panels are connected by a red dashed line separated by target points labelled with the names of the Texas cities which are represented by the participating artists. There are also three photographs of artworks and credits that run along the dashed line. The bottom of the three panels are also connected by a long red backdrop that includes the title of the exhibition on the first panel. The second panel highlights information regarding the date and times of the opening reception and a members-only preview, the address of the museum, and a short description of the exhibition. The last panel lists the co-curators of the exhibition and past "YLA Artists". It also mentions a collaboration with a nearby gallery and a DJ performance. The back of the middle panels includes information about the Mexic-Arte Museum and it's sponsors. The back of the last panel features a large photograph of a red and gray-scale watercolor and ink painting of a cat and three monsters. Artwork credits are at the bottom of the panel.artist/creator Unknownsubject Artists Receptions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Galleries People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Latinos Exhibits Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2004
title Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2004description Pamphlet that advertises an event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Taste of Mexico 2004" in honor of Cinco de Mayo. The entire pamphlet, which folds out vertically to span three and a half panels, is printed in green tinted gray-scale. The cover of the pamphlet features an ornamental design, the title, and various photographs of the event behind a green backdrop. The first panel and a half includes general information about the festival including the title, a short description, date and time, location, ticket information, and parking information on a green backdrop. The second full-size panel advertises the festival leader, the silent auction, and featured live music on a green backdrop. The last panel lists the restaurants that will be serving food at the festival on a green backdrop. All three and a half panels utilize various arranged photographs of the festival to make up the background. The back of the last panel includes a photograph of a working chef framed by information about sponsors.artist/creator Unknownsubject Education - Events Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Festivals Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Auctions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Latinos Arts And Crafts Cuisinescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Lulu Flores and Francisco Alejo at Opening Reception
title Lulu Flores and Francisco Alejo at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of individuals at an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Lulu Flores and Francisco Alejo, consul of Mexico, sit at a table with six others. They are formally dressed. Prints and statues are displayed throughout the gallery.subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Printmaking Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Sculptures Mexican Renaissancecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco and Others at Opening Reception
title Sylvia Orozco and Others at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of four individuals at an opening reception for Dos Maestros, an exhibition of artworks by Dr. Atl and Mardonio Madaña. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the right.subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Printmaking Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Sculptures Mexican Renaissancecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall for Dos Maestros Exhibition
title Title Wall for Dos Maestros Exhibitiondescription Photograph of a title wall for the Dos Maestros exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Text on the wall reads: "Dos Maestros: Two Legendary Mexican Masters." A selection of small photographs are hung on the leftmost wall.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Sculptures Mexican Renaissancecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña
title Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magañadescription Gallery guide for an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros [Two Masters] Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña, Two Legendary Mexican Masters". The entire brochure is printed in green tinted gray-scale, including the photographs. The cover of the guide features the title and a photograph of a charcoal drawing by Dr. Atl. After the introduction on page two, the guide includes pages dedicated to biographical information about Dr. Atl and Mardonio Magaña. There are also pages that cover information about the "San Juan Parangaricutiro before and after its destruction", the "location of the Parícutin volcano", the history of Parícutin, and the "formation of a volcano". On page eleven and twelve, there is a chronological timeline that covers the life of Mardonio Magaña. There is a page of acknowledgements concerning the museum, the exhibition, and the gallery guide at the back of the guide as well as a page that features a list of the board of directors, members, honorary members, legal counselors, and staff of the Mexic-Arte Museum. There are several photographs of the artists and their artworks throughout the guide.artist/creator Mazo, Roberto Orozco, Sylvia Garza, David Zamora, Herlinda Bernal, Veronica Siems, Anne Martínez, Andrés Verasubject Education - Events Artists Exhibits Timelines Guides Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Galleries People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Biographies Masters Arts And Crafts - Sculptures Atl Magaña, Mardonio Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña
title Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magañadescription Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, the National Council on Art and Culture, the National Institute of Fine Arts. and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña". The entire pamphlet has been printed in green tones, including the photographs. The front cover of the pamphlet accentuates the exhibition title with a photograph from the exhibition as the background. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The first full-sized panel features information about the exhibition, including the title, address of the museum, and the date and time of the opening reception. The middle panel presents a passage about the drawings created by Dr. Atl, while the last panel presents a passage detailing the work of Mardonio Magaña. There is a photograph of a wood sculpture of three Mexican musicians above the passage about Magaña. The background of the first and second panels is a drawing from the exhibition. The half-sized panel contains information about major supporters as well as a photograph of a wooden sculpture from the exhibition. The back of the last panel features a large photograph of Mardonio Magaña. The back of the second panel includes information about the museum. Artwork credits are included in the pamphlet.artist/creator Unknownsubject Education - Events Exhibits Receptions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Galleries People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Collections Latinos Arts And Crafts - Sculptures Atl Magaña, Mardonio Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Written Materials on Display in Jose Clemente Orozco Farias Exhibition
title Written Materials on Display in Jose Clemente Orozco Farias Exhibitiondescription Photograph of written material by Jose Clemente Orozco Farias. The Jose Clemente Orozco Farias exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The materials are arranged in a display case and include several books of poems.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Printmaking Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jose Clemente Orozco Farias Exhibition
title Jose Clemente Orozco Farias Exhibitiondescription Photograph of artworks by Jose Clemente Orozco Farias. The Jose Clemente Orozco Farias exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful abstract prints hang on the leftmost wall. A display case is situated on the right side of the gallery.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Printmaking Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall for Jose Clemente Orozco Farias Exhibition
title Title Wall for Jose Clemente Orozco Farias Exhibitiondescription Photograph of a title wall for an exhibition of artwork by Jose Clemente Orozco Farias. The exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorful prints hang on the walls of the gallery.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Printmaking Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Crossing Over Gallery Space
title Crossing Over Gallery Spacedescription Photograph of a gallery at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Blue folding chairs are set up in the exhibition space. Photographs hang on the walls of the gallery.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Photographs Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Gallery Space for Crossing Over Exhibition
title Gallery Space for Crossing Over Exhibitiondescription Photograph of a gallery at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Folding chairs are set up in the exhibition space. Photographs hang on the walls of the gallery.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Videos Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photographycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall for Crossing Over Exhibition
title Title Wall for Crossing Over Exhibitiondescription Photograph of a title wall at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two walls are separated by a folding screen. The rightmost wall reads: "Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela." A painting hangs on the leftmost wall.subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photography Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition
title Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibitiondescription Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Crossing Over". The exhibition contained artwork by Willie Varela. The pamphlet has been printed in all over red scale, including the photographs. The cover of the pamphlet features a photograph of a corrugated metal fence and a blank billboard in the distance. The title and a descriptive secondary title are also included on the front. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first panel includes the name of the exhibition as well as the dates and times of the opening reception, a members only preview, and a gallery talk by the artist. The second panel features a large photograph of a dilated eyeball and a statement about the exhibition above. The third panel features a picture of a drawing of an elderly woman standing next to a giant parrot. Details about an exhibition that ran concurrently to the featured exhibition are also included. The half-size panel includes information on sponsorship. The back of the last panel headlines a picture of two Hispanic boys who are looking in different directions. The back of the middle panel details information on the Mexic-Arte Museum.artist/creator Unknownsubject Education - Events Artists Receptions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Galleries People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Varela, Willie Mexicans Lectures Exhibits Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photography Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Arlene Polite at Workshop
title Arlene Polite at Workshopdescription Photograph of Arlene Polite leading a workshop at an exhibition of Selections from the Permanent Collection. Students sit at tables. Polite leans over a table to demonstrate a technique while students look on.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Workshops Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Arlene Polite at Workshop
title Arlene Polite at Workshopdescription Photograph of Arlene Polite leading a workshop at an exhibition of Selections from the Permanent Collection. Students sit at a table. Polite is leaning over the shoulder of a male student to demonstrate a technique.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Workshops Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Chicano Art Book Signing
title Chicano Art Book Signingdescription Photograph of a Chicano art book signing at YLA III: Splitting Aguas, an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The photograph was taken from above. Artists sit at tables and sign books. Patrons, right, line up behind the table.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Prints Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco and Sam Coronado at Splitting Aguas Exhibition
title Sylvia Orozco and Sam Coronado at Splitting Aguas Exhibitiondescription Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and Sam Coronado at YLA III: Splitting Aguas, an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. They stand in front of a title wall. The text reads: "Twenty Year Anniversary ~ Austin, Texas ~ 2003. Serie Print Project." Orozco, right, wears a sleeveless black blouse and yellow flowered brooch. Coronado, left, wears a gray patterned shirt and name tag.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Prints Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Glass Artwork at an Exhibition
title Glass Artwork at an Exhibitiondescription Photograph of an artwork in the Anacronistas exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Anacronistas, an exhibition of work by Einer and Jamex de la Torre, ran from January 12th, 2001 to February 24th, 2001. The artwork is modeled off of a Mayan pyramid. It is large, green, and has glass steps which are partially painted red. Disembodied arms holding broken wine bottles covered in red paint are attached to the sides of the pyramid. Details of faces, fire, and water also appear.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Picture at Anacronistas Exhibit
title Group Picture at Anacronistas Exhibitdescription Photograph of five individuals in the Anacronistas exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Anacronistas, an exhibition of work by Einer and Jamex de la Torre, ran from January 12th, 2001 to February 24th, 2001. Herlinda Zamora stands second from the left. Sylvia Orozco stands in the middle of the group. An unnamed woman stands leftmost, while an unnamed man and woman stand rightmost. Behind them is a large artwork. The artwork is green and includes details of fire, faces, and disembodied hands holding broken wine bottles.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco and Nilda de la Llata
title Sylvia Orozco and Nilda de la Llatadescription Photograph of two individuals in the Anacronistas exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Anacronistas, an exhibition of work by Einer and Jamex de la Torre, ran from January 12th, 2001 to February 24th, 2001. Sylvia Orozco, left, wears a maroon blouse and black skirt. Nilda de la Llata, right, wears a black jacket, trousers, and glasses. Behind them is a large artwork. The artwork is green and includes details of fire, faces, and disembodied hands holding broken wine bottles.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco at Anacronistas Exhibit
title Sylvia Orozco at Anacronistas Exhibitdescription Photograph of six individuals in the Anacronistas exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Anacronistas, an exhibition of work by Einer and Jamex de la Torre, ran from January 12th, 2001 to February 24th, 2001. Sylvia Orozco, right, stands next to an easel. To the left of the easel stands a man who holds a microphone. He points to a painting that rests on the easel. Four men stand on the left. Two large yellow dice hang from the ceiling.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Three People Gathered Around a Podium
title Three People Gathered Around a Podiumdescription Photograph of three people, two men and one woman, gathered around and looking down at a podium. The woman, who is standing on the right-hand side of the image, is reaching over and shaking the hand of the man that stands on the left. The man on the left is holding a wooden plaque. The man standing in the middle has his mouth open and is gesturing with his right hand. There is a gestural painting of a bearded man on the wall directly behind the three people. The edge of another geometric painting is visible on the left-hand side of the image. The two men are wearing suits and ties, and the woman is wearing a navy blue shirt. All three people are wearing gold badges.artist/creator Unknownsubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Social Life And Customs - Awards Podiums Presentations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Plaques Arts And Crafts - Paintings Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Speakerscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Exhibition Sign for Bill Maceyra Torn and Frayed
title Exhibition Sign for Bill Maceyra Torn and Frayeddescription Photograph of a section of a wall for an exhibition. The wall has the title of the exhibition on the right-hand side, which reads, "Diversity and Emergence Series Presents Bill Maceyra Torn and Frayed". On the left-hand side of the wall, there is an abstract painting that contains thick black expressive lines and pastel blue, pink, yellow, and gray sections. There is another wall that spans the entire photograph in the background behind the title wall. Two paintings are visible on the back wall. There are spotlights hanging from the dark rafters on the ceiling; most of them are placed so they illuminate the paintings.artist/creator Maceyra, Billsubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Galleries Presentations Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Walls Arts And Crafts - Paintings Speakers Maceyra, Vartolome (Bill) Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Five People Posing in Front of Two Large Paintings
title Five People Posing in Front of Two Large Paintingsdescription Photograph of three women and two men standing together in a group in front of a gallery wall with two large paintings hanging on it. The five people are all smiling at the camera, and are all wearing badges. The painting on the left-hand side of the image is of a gestural seated man. The figure is mostly white with geometric sections of saturated color that bleed into the background. The second painting, which is behind the group of people and on the right-hand side of the image, features a bearded man wearing a cloak. The figure is mostly black, gray, and white with geometric sections of saturated and faded color that bleed into the background. The artist's name, "Bill Maceyra" is featured above the first painting.artist/creator Maceyra, Billsubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Artists Galleries People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Maceyra, Vartolome (Bill) Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Three People Standing Around a Drawing Exhibit
title Three People Standing Around a Drawing Exhibitdescription Photograph of two men and one woman standing together in a group in front of an exhibition of charcoal drawings. The woman, who is standing in the middle, is wearing a red skirt, a black top, and a red and black beaded necklace. The man standing to her right wearing a blue and white striped shirt and gray trousers. The man standing to her left is wearing a gray suit coat, blue shirt, black trousers, and a patterned tie. There are seven framed charcoal drawings visible along the wall, which spans the entire image. Each drawing has a white mat around it and an information card to the right of the frame.artist/creator Unknownsubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Charcoal Drawings People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Frames Exhibits Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Boy Looking at a Sculpture in a Glass Case
title Boy Looking at a Sculpture in a Glass Casedescription Photograph of a Hispanic boy bending over with his hands on his knees to look at an abstract stone sculpture. The boy, who is standing on the right-hand side of the image, is wearing a striped shirt and blue trousers with a belt. The stone sculpture is enclosed in a glass case and rested on a brown painted podium. There is a yellowed newspaper and a photograph next to it. People are visible in the background.artist/creator Unknownsubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Stones Arts And Crafts - Sculptures Exhibits Casescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Man Holding up a Decorative Plate
title Man Holding up a Decorative Platedescription Photograph of a man holding up a colorful decorative ceramic plate that reads, "Cinco de Mayo 2000 Taste of Mexico Mexic-Arte Museum". The plate has a decorative border that consists of chile peppers, greenery, and yellow and brown flowers. The man, who is standing in front of a microphone, is looking out to the right of the image. He is wearing a suit and is standing in front of a painting of a figure on the wall in the background.artist/creator Unknownsubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Ceramics Presentations Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Plates Speakers Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Stories from Nepantla
title Stories from Nepantladescription Photograph of a piece of paper. Text on the page reads: "Stores from Nepantla, Youth Creative Writing & Print Project, Sponsored by Dell and The City of Austin under the auspices of the Arts Commission. Artwork by Lee Wilbur. Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701. 2000." At the center of the photograph is an illustration of a woman who wears a blue dress and blue pointed hat. Swirls emit from her right hand, which faces upward.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Art Demonstration Table
title Art Demonstration Tabledescription Photograph of an Art Demonstration Table at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. An unnamed man stands behind a table. The man wears a tan shirt and white apron. A blue tablecloth with a fruit pattern is spread on the table. Rubber stamps, ink pads, wooden utensils, and paper towels sit on the table. Stamped pieces of paper hang from clothespins behind the table. A small altar stands on the left, featuring candles and photographs. Multicolored streamers are hung from the ceiling. Posters advertising a Día de los Muertos celebration to be held in November of 2001 are hung from the wall behind the table.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Exhibition Pieces at Nuestras Tradiciones
title Exhibition Pieces at Nuestras Tradicionesdescription Photograph of exhibition pieces at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition was held from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. Pieces of colored tissue paper with patterned cutouts are strung up near the ceiling. A white orb hangs from the ceiling. Cones of aluminum foil and white streamers are attached to the orb at even intervals. Religious paintings are hung from a wall behind the orb, which is painted red.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibit
title Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibitdescription Photograph of an unnamed man at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition was held from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. The man wears a button up shirt in a gray checked pattern. He is mustachioed and has a short beard. Colorful pictures hang on the wall behind him. They appear to be mixed media. One such artwork features the Virgin Mary.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibit
title Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibitdescription Photograph of a title wall at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition was held from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. All walls are painted red; the text is white. The centermost wall reads "nuestras tradiciones," while the leftmost wall lists a number of sponsors. A silver star is attached underneath the text on the centermost wall. Poinsettias surround a three tiered display. Tinsel and moss cover each tier. Gold nativity statuettes are arranged on the display. Figurines include individuals, camels, various farm animals, angels. In the next room, on the right, a Christmas tree is set up.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays - Christmas Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Aerial Shot of Noche de Fiesta Navideña Auction
title Aerial Shot of Noche de Fiesta Navideña Auctiondescription Photograph of Noche de Fiesta Navideña, an auction of divine art presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Photograph was taken from above. Three pillars at the center of the room are painted red. Patterned pieces of colored tissue paper are strung between the pillars. Cut out from the leftmost paper is the word "bienvenidos." A Christmas tree is set up behind the column that is farthest to the left. On the floor are many people milling around. Some stand in circles, while others examine items presented on tables and hung upon walls. A selection of crosses can be seen on the leftmost wall.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Religious Art Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Costumes at Day of the Dead Parade
title Costumes at Day of the Dead Paradedescription Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. A man, center, wears a skeleton costume, white wig, and mask in orange, yellow, and red colors. A women, left, wears a white dress and skeleton makeup. Her hair is painted white. A child and adult male in casual dress stand off to the right side.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Day of the Dead Parade
title Day of the Dead Paradedescription Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. A statue of a skeleton riding a donkey skeleton is pushed down the street. The skeleton wears a straw hat and holds a long wooden rod in its right hand. The man who pushes the statue wears a straw hat and a white shirt with an image of a woman printed on it.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Parade Banner for Day of the Dead
title Parade Banner for Day of the Deaddescription Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. Individuals in costume hold up a large banner that reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum Presents Día de los Muertos Parade." The most visible individual, right, wears a colorful striped poncho and devil mask.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Day of the Dead Parade Banner
title Day of the Dead Parade Bannerdescription Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. Individuals in costume hold up a large banner that reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum Presents Día de los Muertos Parade." Six individuals wear black clothing and black and white face paint. A man, left, wears a skeleton mask, lilac dress shirt, gray vest, and gray trousers. A woman, right, wears a red skirt with white ruffles, a blue blouse with floral embroidery, and a floppy white hat with lace trimming. Farthest to the right walks a man who wears black and white horizontal stripes. Black and white horns are attached to his head. His face is painted in the same style.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Performance Before Parade
title Performance Before Paradedescription Photograph of a performance before the Day of the Dead parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. An audience watches a group of people dressed as skeletons as they dance.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Patrons in Costume
title Patrons in Costumedescription Photograph of seven individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. All wear black and white skeleton face paint. Four individuals wear hats; several wear fringed shawls. A man at the back of the group wears a beige suit with white embroidery.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Children's Arts and Crafts
title Children's Arts and Craftsdescription Photograph of a children's arts and crafts event at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. Children sit and stand at a table on which crayons and coloring pages of skeletons are arranged. Four of the children have white paint on their faces. An adult woman stands near the group.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Interactive Exhibit
title Interactive Exhibitdescription Photograph of children and an interactive exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. A statue of a skeleton sits atop a statue of a donkey skeleton. The skeleton wears a straw hat and holds a long wooden stick in its right hand. The statues are mounted to a wheeled stand which is pushed by two children. A child and adult woman look on.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People Wearing Costumes at Day of the Dead Celebration
title People Wearing Costumes at Day of the Dead Celebrationdescription Photograph of a family dressed in costume at the Day of the Dead celebration held by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man, left, wears a black robe and fake bullet belts crossed at his chest. He also wears black and white face paint and a straw sombrero. He holds a fake handgun in his right hand. A woman to the right wears a blue skirt with lace tiers, a white blouse with colorful floral embroidery, and red ribbons in her hair. She holds a small child with her right arm. Her left arm brushes against the man's left shoulder. The child has a mustache painted above his upper lip.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Woman Preparing an Altar at Day of the Dead Celebration
title Woman Preparing an Altar at Day of the Dead Celebrationdescription Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and an unnamed man preparing an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Yellow paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling to the altar. Orange flowers and refreshments for the dead are arranged on a table. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Decorated Altar at Day of the Dead Celebration
title Decorated Altar at Day of the Dead Celebrationdescription Photograph of an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Yellow paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. People mill around the room and sit in folding chairs. Many wear traditional costumes. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Children Viewing a Decorated Altar
title Children Viewing a Decorated Altardescription Photograph of children looking at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Altar with Flowers and Refreshments
title Altar with Flowers and Refreshmentsdescription Photograph of a woman leaning over to look at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a flat surface. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Against the wall behind the altar is a pink flowering plant. Black and white drawings hang from the wall.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Hispanic Woman Making Tamales
title Hispanic Woman Making Tamalesdescription Photograph of Aurora Orozco making tamales for an altar on the Day of the Dead. Orozco, who sits at a table, uses a brush to coat a tamale with sauce. Finished tamales sit on a sheet of newspaper on the left side of the table. Orozco wears a pale pink shirt and gold cross necklace. Two desktop computers are set up behind her.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Altar Decorated with Refreshments
title Altar Decorated with Refreshmentsdescription Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a large pastry, bottles of beer, limes, oranges, apples, and peanuts. Several plates of food are prepared. Also on the table are skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, baby's breath flowers, orange flowers, and candle holders.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Altar Covered With Tamales
title Altar Covered With Tamalesdescription Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a bottle of beer, five limes, an orange, and peanuts. Also on the table are two skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, and baby's breath flowers.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Flyer: El Día de los Muertos Celebration
title Flyer: El Día de los Muertos Celebrationdescription Flyer advertising a celebration of El Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on November 3rd, 2000. Events included a parade, music by Johnny Degollado, hands-on activities, and presentations from speakers. An illustration of skeletons riding bicycles and wearing top hots appears near the bottom of the flyer.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two Women at Flores Para Mi Mama Exhibition
title Two Women at Flores Para Mi Mama Exhibitiondescription Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and an unnamed woman at Flores Para Mi Mama, an exhibition of work by Jaime Arredondo housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in 2000. Both wear black. Orozco, left, wears a red beaded necklace. The unnamed woman, right, wears a pearl necklace. Jaime Arredondo can be seen standing in the background of the photo.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two Women Standing in Front of Title Wall at Flores Para Mi Mama Exhibition
title Two Women Standing in Front of Title Wall at Flores Para Mi Mama Exhibitiondescription Photograph of Jaime Arredondo and an unnamed woman standing in front of a title wall at Flores Para Mi Mama, an exhibition housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in 2000. Arredondo, left, wears a collared red shirt and black trousers. The unnamed woman, right, wears a sheer sleeveless blouse and white pants. On the left side of the wall is a large painting of a rose in yellow, pink, red, and orange colors.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two Women Visiting at Flores Para Mi Mama Exhibition
title Two Women Visiting at Flores Para Mi Mama Exhibitiondescription Photograph of Jaime Arredondo and an unnamed woman standing in front of a title wall at Flores Para Mi Mama, an exhibition housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in 2000. Arredondo, left, wears a collared red shirt and black trousers. The unnamed woman, right, wears a pale pink dress and pink roses in her hair. On the left side of the wall is a large painting of a rose in yellow, pink, red, and orange colors. Text on the wall reads: "the diversity & emergence series, Jaime Arredondo, Flores para mi mama."subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Three People Visiting the Austin Collections
title Three People Visiting the Austin Collectionsdescription Photograph of three individuals at the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Standing left to right are an unknown woman, Jorge Sedeño, and Jose Clemente Orozco. The unknown woman wears an orange dress, white cardigan, and glasses. Sedeño wears a gray suit jacket and dark patterned tie. Orozco wears a collared shirt with blue and white vertical stripes. Black and white drawings of people hang from the wall behind them.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two Women Visiting at the Austin Collections
title Two Women Visiting at the Austin Collectionsdescription Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and an unnamed woman at the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Orozco, left, holds up a spiral bound book. The cover features a drawing of a woman and text that reads "Luz Jimenez." Drawings and paintings hang from the wall behind them.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
School Children at an Art Exhibition
title School Children at an Art Exhibitiondescription Photograph of a school group at the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Sam Coronado, Terry Tannert, and Herlinda Zamora stand with the group. A child in the front row holds up an illustrated poster. Dotted lines are painted in a circular pattern on the wall behind them. Paintings hang from the wall.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Panel Discussion at the Mexico in Austin Collections
title Panel Discussion at the Mexico in Austin Collectionsdescription Photograph of a panel discussion at the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Speakers at the panel discussion included Susan Frost, Juan Sandoval, and John Kirkpatrick. Susan Frost and Juan Sandoval sit at a table. The audience faces away from the camera. Kirkpatrick sits in the audience. Dotted lines in ovular patterns are painted on the walls behind them. Paintings hang on the walls.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
School Children Visiting the Austin Collections
title School Children Visiting the Austin Collectionsdescription Photograph of a group of schoolchildren at the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The children sit on the floor of the gallery space and face the left side of the photograph. An adult male stands on the left and speaks to the group. Dotted lines are painted in a ovular pattern on the wall. Paintings of individuals line the wall.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Paintings Hanging in a Decorated Gallery
title Paintings Hanging in a Decorated Gallerydescription Photograph of the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two walls are visible. Paintings of individuals line both walls. Dotted lines are painted in a ovular pattern on the walls. The leftmost wall is painted beige, while the rightmost wall is painted white.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Three People Visiting the Mexico in Austin Collections
title Three People Visiting the Mexico in Austin Collectionsdescription Photograph of three individuals in the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. They sit at a black table in the gallery space. Herlinda Zamora, left, looks down at a piece of paper that sits on the table. Susan Frost, center, wears a multicolored blouse. Juan Sandoval, right, wears a blue shirt. Disposable coffee cups sit on the table. Paintings of individuals and animals hang from the wall behind them.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two Women Standing in Front of a Red Gallery Wall
title Two Women Standing in Front of a Red Gallery Walldescription Photograph of Susan Frost and Sylvia Orozco in the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Frost, left, wears a red, white, and black patterned blouse. Orozco, right, wears a red necklace, black blouse, and red skirt. The wall behind them is painted red and features newspaper clippings and currency.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
John Kirkpatrick at Mexico in Austin Collections
title John Kirkpatrick at Mexico in Austin Collectionsdescription Photograph of John Kirkpatrick in the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Kirkpatrick faces a wall on the right of the photograph. He is studying a newspaper clipping that prominently features a drawing of a mustachioed gentleman. Kirkpatrick wears a plaid blazer jacket in teal, green, pink, and purple colors. Text on the right wall gives thanks to Austin Collectors.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two People Sitting in the Mexico in Austin Collections
title Two People Sitting in the Mexico in Austin Collectionsdescription Photograph of Will Winn and Ann Elizabeth in the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. They sit in folding chairs. Winn, left, wears a yellow polo shirt and brown trousers. He holds a beverage in his right hand. His other arm rests on Elizabeth's right shoulder. Elizabeth wears a blue sleeveless blouse and multicolored skirt. Her right hand rests on Winn's knee. Drawings hang on the wall behind them.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Man Speaking in Front of a Wall of Paintings
title Man Speaking in Front of a Wall of Paintingsdescription Photograph of Raul Alvarez speaking at the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibit housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Alvarez wears a muted green button up shirt. He gestures with both hands and looks toward the right side of the photograph. Paintings of individuals are hung from the wall behind him.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Man Speaking in Front of an Animal Picture
title Man Speaking in Front of an Animal Picturedescription Photograph of three individuals in the Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas in 2000. Sylvia Orozco, left, is looking at Darrel Slusher, who is speaking and gesturing. Raul Alvarez, right, is also looking toward Slusher. They stand in front of a painting of a horned, yawning animal.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Photograph in Donor's Home
title Group Photograph in Donor's Homedescription Photograph of six individuals in the home of an exhibition donor to the Mexico in Austin Collections, which was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Pictured are Sylvia Orozco, Terry Tannert, Susan Frost, Juan Sandoval, and John Kikpatrick. Sylvia Orozco stands farthest to the left and Terry Tannert stands second from the left. An ornate rug is hung from the wall behind them. Decorative blue glassware is presented in a case on the right.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: Mexico in Austin Collections
title Pamphlet: Mexico in Austin Collectionsdescription Pamphlet for Mexico in Austin Collections, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas from September 14th, 2000 to November 18th, 2000. The pamphlet includes a historical timeline and information about Mexican art. On the front cover is an unfinished drawing of a person with arms outstretched and palms open. Inside the pamphlet is a drawing of a growling dog.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Artist Being Congratulated at Opening Reception
title Artist Being Congratulated at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of individuals at The Inward Gaze: Body, Identity, Place at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A woman, who is wearing a pink floral dress and white short sleeve jacket, is presented a piece of paper by a man who is wearing a suit. The man faces away from the camera. People stand in the background.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Gallery Space
title Gallery Spacedescription Photograph of gallery space at The Inward Gaze: Body, Identity, Place at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A vase of white flowers sits on a purple podium on the left. To the right of the flowers is a wall separating the space. The most visible wall, which is on the right, features floral paintings of various sizes.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Women at Opening Reception
title Women at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of two women at the opening reception for The Inward Gaze: Body, Identity, Place at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The women stand on the left and face a wall of pictures on the right. Both wear black dresses, hold bottles of beer, and carry programs. Black and white photographs are hung on a wall behind them. Other people mill around in the background.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Speaker at Opening Reception
title Speaker at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of a speaker at the opening reception for The Inward Gaze: Body, Identity, Place at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The speaker, who is male, wears glasses and a pinstriped suit. He speaks into a microphone and gestures with his right hand. A painting on the wall behind him features two individuals fighting.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Band at Opening Reception
title Band at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of a band at the opening reception for The Inward Gaze: Body, Identity, Place at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Three male guitarists and one male drummer perform. The second performer from the left sings into a microphone, while the other performers look down at their instruments. They are informally dressed. A painting on the wall behind them features two individuals fighting.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Music - Bands Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco at Opening Reception
title Sylvia Orozco at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of four individuals at the opening reception for The Inward Gaze: Body, Identity, Place at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Rightmost stands a woman who faces away from the camera and wears a black sleeveless blouse. Centermost stand two men wearing suits. Sylvia Orozco, right, wears a sleeveless beige blouse. The group appears to be mid-conversation.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Raul Alvarez Speaking at Opening Reception
title Raul Alvarez Speaking at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of Raul Alvarez speaking at the opening reception for The Inward Gaze: Body, Identity, Place. Alvarez speaks into a microphone. He wear a pale green dress shirt and paisley tie. A large painting behind him is blurred but seems to feature individuals.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Gallery Space
title Gallery Spacedescription Photograph of the Luz Jiménez exhibit, Symbol of a Millennial People, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A display case in the foreground features a book and several small stone statues. A brown half wall on the right features drawings of individuals. A small display case stands against the farthest wall. Small paintings are hung on the wall itself.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Docent Speaking to Small Group of Children
title Docent Speaking to Small Group of Childrendescription Photograph of a docent speaking to a group of four children in the Luz Jiménez exhibit, Symbol of a Millennial People, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The docent, who sits in a folding chair, wears a purple dress and multicolored scarf. She holds up five fingers on her right hand and two on her left; the children mirror her. The children sit on the floor. One girl and two boys sit to the left, while a last girl sits off to the right. Two paintings of young women are featured on the wall behind the docent.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)