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[Pamphlet: Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the Mexican Community Center of Austin, and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin entitled "Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)". The cover of the pamphlet includes the title and dates of the exhibition, a quote from the curator, a colorful photograph of flowers, and a graphic flower border. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The first full-size panel headlines information about the exhibition, including the title, dates of the opening reception and a gallery talk, and details about what the exhibition is about. The second panel features a large color photograph of an installation piece that is made of mostly blue flowers. The third panel features a large expressionistic painting of a boy with his mouth agape. Artwork credits are on the bottom of both the second and third panels. The half panel highlights major sponsors and supporters of the museum and the exhibition. The back of the last panel features a large photograph of a man sitting in a chair with an open book in his lap. Artwork credits are at the bottom of the panel. The back of the …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Stories Your Mother Never Told You Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Stories Your Mother Never Told You Exhibition]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Stories Your Mother Never Told You". The exhibition contains artwork by Celia Alvarez Muñoz. The cover of the pamphlet contains the title and dates of the exhibition framed in front of a sepia photograph of various crafting supplies including ribbons, charms, and lace. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first panel features the exhibition name, dates, and a passage about the mission of the body of work. The first panel also includes the dates and times for the opening reception, a members only gallery walk-through, and a gallery talk with the artist and the curator of the exhibition. The second panel contains a black and white photograph of a Mexican altar from the exhibition with a quote from the artist underneath. The third panel features a large black and white photograph of text that has been superimposed over a hand. Above the photograph, there are details for an exhibition that ran concurrently to the featured exhibition. The separate exhibition is entitled "Morir en Inglés" (To Die in English), which features artwork by Anita Pantin. The panel contains dates and background …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2003] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2003]

Brochure that details the "Taste of Mexico 2003" event, which was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum. The cover of the brochure features the event logo and title as well as the date and address of the event. The brochure contains information about the annual event as well as an event program and list of sponsors, participants, committee members, board members, staff, and silent auction donors. On pages seven and eight, there is a menu of dishes to be served by participating restaurants. There is a page about auction etiquette at the back of the brochure.
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the Consulate General of Mexico, and the City of Austin entitled, "Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art". The entire pamphlet is printed in blue-scale, including the photographs of the paintings. The cover of the pamphlet features a gestural painting of a face as well as the exhibition title and dates. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first full-size panel features information on the exhibition, including the title, the date and times of the opening reception and a members only gallery walk-through, and some background information about the purpose and works of the exhibition. The second panel features a large photograph of a painting of a man with a beard, a frilly collar, and a feather in his brimmed hat. There is artwork credits at the bottom of the page. The last panel advertises an exhibition entitled "Hecho en Juarez: An Intimate Visit to the Cuauhtemoc Market", which ran concurrent to the featured exhibition. There is a large photograph of two hands holding shrimp and artwork credits at the bottom of the panel. Above the photograph, There is a …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The 8th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, Spitting Aguas] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The 8th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, Spitting Aguas]

Pamphlet that advertises the 8th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, Spitting Aguas, which was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the City of Austin. The cover of the pamphlet features the title and date of the exhibition as well as a large photograph of two miniature hooded figure toys on a patio table outside. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first full size panel details information on the exhibition including the date and time of the opening reception and a members only gallery walk-through. There is also a list included in the description of the exhibition that describes the artists that are involved. The second panel features a large color photograph of a girl wearing a red sweatshirt and looking at a chalkboard. The photograph is a sample piece from the exhibition. The last panel advertises a different exhibition presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the Coronado Studio entitled "Serie X". The panel includes a list of the artists that are involved and the date and time of the opening reception. At the bottom of the panel, there is information about the Serie Day Symposium, including details about a panel discussion, a book …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Selections from the Permanent Collection Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Selections from the Permanent Collection Exhibition]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that is presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Selections from the Permanent Collection". The cover of the pamphlet features a sepia painting of a creature as well as the title and dates of the exhibition. The pamphlet folds out to three and a half panels long. The first panel includes the title and dates of the exhibition and information about the opening reception, a members only gallery walk-through, and a gallery talks. The second and third panels feature information about the exhibition as well as a large sepia woodblock print of a "Woman and Child" and a sepia photograph of a man sitting in front of a wall with two papers and photographs of children on it. The smaller panel is mostly covered by a cropped sepia photograph of a masked bird costume as well as sponsorship information. There is a large photograph of a "Pre-Columbian Sculpture" on the back of the last panel.
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition]

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.
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

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 …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña] (open access)

[Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

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.
Date: 2004
Creator: Orozco, Sylvia & Zamora, Herlinda
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2004] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2004]

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.
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: YLA No. 9, The Young Latino Artists] (open access)

[Pamphlet: YLA No. 9, The Young Latino Artists]

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 …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Mexican Calendar Legends] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Mexican Calendar Legends]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Calendar Legends". The cover of the pamphlet highlights a fully-colored picture of a painting that depicts an Aztec warrior wearing an orange feathered headdress and gold armor. He is holding a woman who is passed out in his arms; she is wearing a decorated white dress and a flower in her hair. The pamphlet folds out vertically to span three and a half panels long. The half panel, which is at the top, includes the title in large yellow letters as well as three logos from sponsors. The two subsequent panels feature a large, fully colored photograph of a painting of a giant woman walking toward a sail ship that is beached in the background. The woman, who is wearing a white lace dress, is looking behind her. The photo of the painting makes up the background of the two panels. The panels also include the date and times of the opening reception and a members-only guided tour.
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: "Mexican Calendar Legends" Brochure Translations] (open access)

[Pamphlet: "Mexican Calendar Legends" Brochure Translations]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Calendar Legends, 20th Century Mexican Calendar Art in Galas de Mexico". Along with the title of the exhibition and an image of a painting from the exhibition, the cover of the pamphlet also establishes that the pamphlet is made up of "Brochure Translations" from a separate gallery guide that is in Spanish. The first page features an introduction about the exhibition. The majority of remaining pages list the artists that are included in the exhibition as well as a short biography and description of the type of artwork each one produces. The last two pages list a few of the "classic themes of the calendar paintings". The back cover of the pamphlet features the sponsors of the museum and the exhibition as well as information about the exhibition and the museum.
Date: 2004
Creator: Davis & Davis Translators
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexico] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexico]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexico". The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The entire panel has an orange background and blue, white, and orange borders. The cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition as well as several blue-tinted photographs cropped and layered to create a decorative jagged element. The logos of several sponsors are included on the cover, and there is a sticker at the bottom that reads, "Complimentary Admission, Friday, Sept. 10, 2004". The first panel of the opened pamphlet, which is the half-size panel, includes the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum and a list of major sponsors. The second panel includes the title of the exhibition, the name of the exhibition curator, and the date, admission price, and times of the opening reception, a member's preview, and a musical performance. The panel also contains information concerning parking, catering, sponsors, and a special guest. The second panel highlights a large, blue-tinted photograph of a painting that depicts "Mr. Clean" and "Garfield" watching a woman scrubbing a tile floor. Artwork credits are at the side of the photograph, …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Día de los Muertos] (open access)

[Día de los Muertos]

Pamphlet of the Mexic-Arte Museum invitation to the Day of the Dead a Multi-Disciplie Art Celebration event. It includes the schedule of the event, a history of the Day of the Dead holiday, and Day of the Dead illustrations.
Date: 1985
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation Pamphlet to Art Exhibit] (open access)

[Invitation Pamphlet to Art Exhibit]

Pamphlet of three different invitations, two to art exhibits and one to a fundraiser. There are dashed lines in between the invitations as if they are meant to be cut apart.
Date: 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Mexic-Arte Día de los Muertos] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Mexic-Arte Día de los Muertos]

Pamphlet of a schedule of events that Mexic-Arte Museum was hosting. The images on the pamphlet are Day of the Dead themed. There are also pictures of past events included along the bottom edge. There is also a history of the Day of the Dead holiday included.
Date: 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Día de los Muertos] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Día de los Muertos]

Pamphlet that advertises the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte. There are Day of the Dead themed illustration and photos that frame the information. A schedule of the event is also included.
Date: 1987
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: El Día de los Muertos Celebration] (open access)

[Flyer: El Día de los Muertos Celebration]

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.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Noche de Fiesta Navideña] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Noche de Fiesta Navideña]

Pamphlet presenting the Noche de Fiesta Navideña celebration at the Mexic-Arte Museum. There front cover features an abstract angel illustration that surrounds the date, time, and location of the celebration. The inside front cover contains sponsor information. The pamphlet includes an itinerary of the event and information about the museum, holiday traditions, and a silent auction. There is also a list of the Board of Directors and staff of the museum and a calendar of events. There are pages throughout the pamphlet that are dedicated to explaining certain Mexican holiday traditions, including poinsettias, luminarias, piñatas, posadas, and nativity scenes.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Diversity and Emergence Series] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Diversity and Emergence Series]

Museum guide regarding the Mexic-Arte Museum's Diversity and Emergence Series, which featured a number of artists and was sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts. The guide includes an introduction by David Garza followed by biographies of the artists, artist statements, and examples of the artists' work.
Date: 2001
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Quemando los Santos] (open access)

[Flyer: Quemando los Santos]

Flyer advertising Quemando los Santos, an exhibition of work by Marco Antonio Santos housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. An opening reception was held on March 8th, 2001. The flyer is printed on purple tissue paper. On the left side of the flyer is an illustration of an elderly man's profile.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: The Serie Print Project Guide] (open access)

[Flyer: The Serie Print Project Guide]

Exhibition guide for The Serie Print Project: Recent Acquisitions, an exhibition housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in 2001. The exhibition ran from March 8th, 2001 to April 18th, 2001. Guide includes information on the prints, printmaking, and artists whose work is on exhibit. A drawing of a bald, bearded and mustachioed man who wears sunglasses is featured on the cover of the guide.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: The Serie Print Project: Recent Acquisitions] (open access)

[Invitation: The Serie Print Project: Recent Acquisitions]

Invitation to the opening reception of The Serie Print Project: Recent Acquisitions, an exhibition housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in 2001. The exhibition ran from March 8th, 2001 to April 18th, 2001. The opening reception occurred on March 8th, 2001. A drawing of a bald, bearded and mustachioed man who wears sunglasses is featured on the front of the invitation.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History