Photograph of two boys and a girl sitting at a table working on an art project with yarn, scissors, bottles of glue, and strips of construction paper; they have made small figurines out of what appears to be corn husks and tooth picks.

Photograph of a typewritten sign that reads "Dia de los Muertos MexicArte."

Photograph of a woman standing with a young boy wearing a shirt that features multiple images of skulls and skeletons and the text "Die de los Muertos 1985."

Photograph of a stage filled with performers clothed in Day of the Dead costumes. In the background four performers (two male, two female) hold hands as if being pulled away from the action. Miscellaneous performers stand in the wings. In the foreground, two men in suits tussle with a figure costumed as a ram while a woman in white stands nearby. One man's hat has fallen to the ground; the woman wears a veil.

Photograph of part of an art installation featuring the image of a skull surrounded by flowers; there is a drawing on the wall on the left and a poem (in Classical Nahuatl) in the background.

Photograph of a drawing of a tree on a wall with part of a Nahuatl text to the left and right of it.

Photograph of an art installation text titled "Contributions of Our Food from the Americas" listing various foods in English, Spanish, and Nahuatl; in the background there is a drawing of a cactus.

Photograph of a woman onstage in front of a large display featuring four skulls and an ear of cor with various vegetables, foods, and drinks next to them; there are two poems (in Nahuatl, left, and Spanish, right) and some drawings on the wall in the background.

Photograph of a wall at an art exhibition featuring Jose Guadalupe Posada, a master print maker. The wall itself has a design on it. There is a man in the middle with his hands raised in fear. There are seven dragon-like creatures coming towards him from the left and right. Each dragon has a word written on its side in Spanish and the piece is named "Scandalous Crimes." On top of that piece, there are several smaller framed artworks hanging up.

Photograph of a woman standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone. Behind her there are three women and two men accompanying her onstage. There is a man and woman holding a large check together. On the wall behind them, there is a large artwork or poster than features a flock of birds and a horse.

Photograph of three people and their arms around each other at the door of the "Museo Frida Kahlo" or the Frida Kahlo Museum. The building is brightly painted in blue, green and red. The name of the museum is in large red letters above green doors.

Photograph of an older woman named Regina Vater behind a microphone. She is wearing a sparkly blue sweater. There is a bouquet of flowers in front of her. The wall behind her is dark but there are words in Spanish cut out so that light shines through them.

Photograph of a woman standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone. On the wall behind them, there is a large artwork or poster than features a flock of birds and horses.

Photograph of the title wall for Un Michoacano Unversal: A Retrospective by Adolfo Mexiac at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The leftmost wall is yellow; two paintings ton blue, yellow, and red tones hang from it. Text on the wall reads: "Major Exhibition Sponsors: Philip Morris and H.E.B. Education Programs: Chase Bank. Media Sponsor: Austin-American Statesman." A small display case sits in front of the wall. There is a red half wall on the right side of the photograph that reads : "Adolfo Mexiac, Un Michoacano Universal: A Retrospective." On this wall is a painting of a man with arms crossed at his chest.

Photograph of a Margarita Becarra Cano standing in front of her artwork, Code X 187: The San Diego Wall, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibit ran from March 26th, 1999 to April 24th, 1999. Several dozen thin wooden figures hang from the ceiling. The figures appear to be men wearing hats and sad expressions; all are the same. Two white walls are visible and have writing on them in both Spanish and English, which is largely obscured by the hanging objects. Cano wears a gray shirt and blue pants.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Photograph of a nine individuals at the opening reception for Santo Nino de Atocha: Faith, Art, and Culture, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from May 3rd, 2001 to July 7th, 2001. Sylvia Orozco, left, wears a black dress. Nilda de la Llata, center, wears a floral blouse. The group stands in front of a title wall. Text on the wall reads "Santo Nino de Atocha."