[Sylvia Orozco in the Governor's Mansion]

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco standing in the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The Austin Mural Tour occurred in December of 1999. Orozco, who wears a red blouse, looks toward a small table dedicated to icons of the Virgin Mary. A painting above the table features a man waving a hat. On the left, colorful candles have been placed on the ledge of a fireplace.A bookcase stands on the right. Text on the back of the photograph reads: "Sylvia Orozco, Executive Director Mexic-Arte Museum - gives tour of Art in Governor's Mansion, Austin, TC. Dec. 1999. Virgens of Guadalupe by Mack Martinez, and Jorge Necer. Mexic-Arte Museum assisted in decorating the Governor's Mansion. Curated by Sylvia Orozco."
Date: December 1999
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Tape Release Party of Grupo Silencio] (open access)

[Flyer: Tape Release Party of Grupo Silencio]

Flyer advertising a tape release party of Grupo Silencio held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on December 13th, 1990. Toqui Amaru, Chaski, and Edgar Rivera also performed at this event. The flyer includes a photograph of four people. The leftmost woman holds a guitar; the man second from the right holds a ukelele; the rightmost man holds a pan flute. At the bottom of the page these instruments, in addition to a flute and drum, are also depicted in cartoon form.
Date: December 13, 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Booklet: Recent Works of Arthur Potter] (open access)

[Booklet: Recent Works of Arthur Potter]

Booklet discussing the recent works of Arthur Potter, which were exhibited at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas during December of 1990. The booklet features an interview of Potter and includes examples of his work.
Date: December 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Divine Art Auction]

Postcard inviting the recipient to visit an exhibition of divine art to be auctioned at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The Auction Party was held on December 14th, 1996. Divine art to be auctioned included "contemporary & traditional Retablos and Ex-votos," or votive paintings. The front of the postcard, which is blue in color, features a drawing of the Virgin Mary clasping her hands in prayer.
Date: December 14, 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Postcard
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
Camões' Feast (open access)

Camões' Feast

Book discussing the art installation, "Camões Feast,"originally exhibited at the Mexic-Arte Museum in YEAR. The book also includes biographical information on Luís Vas de Camões, Sérgio de Castro Pinto, Caetano Veloso, Olga Savary, Affonso Romano de Sant'Anna, Frederico Barbosa, Haroldo de Campos, Manoel de Barros, Antonio Cícero, and Regina Vater.
Date: December 2001
Creator: Vater, Regina; McMillan, Megan; Stampleman, Suzel; Glasgow, Thays & Mieli, Mario
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mexic-Arte Museum Newsletter, December 1990 (open access)

Mexic-Arte Museum Newsletter, December 1990

Publication from the Mexic-Arte Museum outlining events, exhibits, and other news.
Date: December 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History