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[Pamphlet: José Francisco Treviño: Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective] (open access)

[Pamphlet: José Francisco Treviño: Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective]

Pamphlet presenting the exhibition entitled Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective, which celebrates the art of José Francisco Treviño at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The front cover of the pamphlet features one of Treviño's oil paintings as well as information about the exhibit. There is a short biography and artist's statement as well as a write-up about the exhibition by the executive director of the Mexic-Arte Museum Sylvia Orozco. The pamphlet features a section that is dedicated to testimonies by fellow artists, which includes essays by Santa Barraza, Modesta Barbina Treviño, César Martínez, Sam Coronado, Luis Guerra, Raúl Valdez, Luis R. Gutiérrez, and Alberto Hijar. There is a numbered list of the artworks that make up the exhibition as well as a list of sponsors, members, staff, Board of Directors, and upcoming exhibitions.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman and Young Girl Cutting a Cake]

Photograph of a large cake being cut in Saltillo, Mexico. The group stands inside a party tent. A woman assists a young girl in cutting the cake. Another young girl stands to the right. The cake is green, yellow, and red. Icing on the cake reads: "Via Saltillo 423." The last word on the cake is illegible.
Date: July 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flower Wreath on a Stone Wall]

Photograph of a wreath of flowers in Saltillo, Mexico. The flowers are white, yellow, red, and pink. The wreath hangs on a stone wall outdoors. Text on a sign above the wreath reads: "Cristo." Two men in suits stand on the left. Second from the left stands a woman who wears a turquoise blouse. On the other side of the wreath, right, stands a man who wears glasses and a suit.
Date: July 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Women Visiting at Flores Para Mi Mama Exhibition]

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."
Date: 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Women Standing in Front of Title Wall at Flores Para Mi Mama Exhibition]

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.
Date: 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
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.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Day of the Dead Parade Banner]

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.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Parade Banner for Day of the Dead]

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.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibit]

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.
Date: December 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Art Demonstration Table]

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.
Date: December 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Luz Jiménez, símbolo de un pueblo milenario 1897-1965 (open access)

Luz Jiménez, símbolo de un pueblo milenario 1897-1965

Catalog for the exhibition, "Luz Jiménez, símbolo de un pueblo milenario 1897-1965," including a biography of Jiménez, descriptions of the art pieces in the exhibit, and other information about the series. The installation was at the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo in Mexico City (November 1999-January 2000) and at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas (May-June 2000)
Date: 2000
Creator: Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History