50 Years of Friendship & Memories: A Look Back at the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Association, 1968-2018 (open access)

50 Years of Friendship & Memories: A Look Back at the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Association, 1968-2018

Booklet discussing the history of the sister-city relationship between Austin, Texas and Saltillo, Mexico from 1968 to 2018. There are several photos from sister-city events.
Date: 2018
Creator: Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Association
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of "Street Shaman"]

Photograph of a piece of artwork entitled "Street Shaman" featuring a drawing of a disk jockey placed on top of a city street map. Part of the identification card is cut off in the bottom right corner of the photograph.
Date: 1996
Creator: Caselli, Christopher
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Young Latino Artists Exhibit Display]

Photograph of the display welcoming viewers to the Young Latino Artists exhibit in the Mexic-Arte Museum; the sign shows that the exhibit runs from May 30 to July 5.
Date: 1996
Creator: Caselli, Christopher
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: "Los HĂ­los De Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide] (open access)

[Pamphlet: "Los HĂ­los De Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide]

Family guidebook that details an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca], an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles". The front cover features a large photograph of an embroidered flower as well as the exhibition title in a script typeface above. The English translation of the name is also included in uppercase letters along with the subheading "A Family Guide" and the exhibition dates. The inside cover of the guidebook includes a list of all the contributors that worked on an aspect of the exhibition. The first page features an introductory paragraph that describes the nature and meaning of the exhibition. The rest of the guide consists of headings that describe either indigenous Hispanic cultures or inspired Hispanic textile artists. Each heading is followed by passages that explain the subject further in depth and as it relates to the exhibition. There is a simple map of several tribal boundaries on pages four and five of the guide. Page 19 is dedicated to explaining ancient "Textile Techniques & Dying Methods", and is accompanied by a labelled diagram of a loom on page 18. The last two pages of the guidebook contain two interactive …
Date: 2006
Creator: Hernandez, Alberto McKelligan & Richter, Lacey
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chicanerio (open access)

Chicanerio

Pamphlet produced to accompany two exhibits, "Sam Coronadas, A Retrospective" and "Chicanas Only, Mas Rudas," containing biographical information and artistic statements for both featured artists.
Date: 2011
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Altar to Roy Lozano]

Photograph of an altar to Roy Lozano. A layer of dry pinto beans has been spread across a wooden floor, with a pattern of dry black beans partially visible on the left side of the photograph. A glass of water and some dried meat sit in front of a black and white photograph. The photograph depicts a mustachioed man wearing a white collared dress shirt. Behind the photograph sits a black urn. Next to the urn is a vase of yellow and orange flowers.
Date: October 31, 1998
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Altar with Skeletons]

Photograph of an art installation featuring a cardboard coffin with a skeleton's head sticking out in front of a large altar covered in flowers, a devil figure, and other objects, with several skeletons in dresses standing on the sides, colorful paper banners hanging from the ceiling, and other skeleton decorations behind the altar. Paintings, sculptures, and other exhibits are visible in the background.
Date: 1985
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, 2015 (open access)

Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, 2015

Catalog for the 20th annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition including biographies of participating artists, descriptions of the art pieces in the exhibit, and other information about the series.
Date: 2015
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, June 13 - September 7, 2014 (open access)

Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, June 13 - September 7, 2014

Catalog for the 19th annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition including biographies of participating artists, descriptions of the art pieces in the exhibit, and other information about the series.
Date: 2014
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, June 17- September 25, 2011 (open access)

Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, June 17- September 25, 2011

Catalog for the 16th annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition including biographies of participating artists, descriptions of the art pieces in the exhibit, and other information about the series.
Date: 2011
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, June 25 - December 17, 2003 (open access)

Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, June 25 - December 17, 2003

Catalog for the 8th annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition including biographies of participating artists, descriptions of the art pieces in the exhibit, and other information about the series.
Date: 2003
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, September 15, 2007- February 23, 2008 (open access)

Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, September 15, 2007- February 23, 2008

Pamphlet for the 12th annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition that includes names of participating artists, descriptions of the exhibit, and other information about the series.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arleen Polite at Workshop]

Photograph of Arleen 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.
Date: 2003
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arlene Polite at Workshop]

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.
Date: 2003
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arts Warehouse Exterior]

Photograph of a large, rectangular building painted on the side to read "The Arts Warehouse" with several street signs and cars parked on two perpendicular streets; there are flags flying from the top of the building and there is a telephone pole and a radio tower visible in the background.
Date: 1987
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ballet Folklorico at Cinco de Mayo]

Photograph of six female Ballet Folklorico dancers in red skirts and two male dancers dressed in black from the Mexic Arte Dance Company dancing on a stage for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Date: May 1987
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Band at Opening Reception]

Photograph of three male musicians at the opening reception for an exhibition of artwork by Luis Jiménez. They wear white dress shirts and red bow ties. Each plays a guitar. Drawings and prints hang on the walls behind them.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Billy Mendoza at Fiesta Ranchera]

Photograph of Billy Mendoza, lead singer of Mariachi Strella, wearing sombrero and charro suit at Fiesta Ranchera; two other musicians holding a violin and guitar are partially visible on either side of him.
Date: 198X
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Booklet: Realidades Mexicanas and La Muerte Vive] (open access)

[Booklet: Realidades Mexicanas and La Muerte Vive]

Catalog of two exhibits from the Austin, Texas. One exhibit was called "La Muerte Vive" and the other was named "Realidades Mexicanas" and showed off Mexican and Mexican American artworks. The catalog also includes information about the Mexic-Arte Museum, the exhibits and other topics.
Date: 1985
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Text
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
[Booklet: The Inward Gaze: Body, Identity, Place] (open access)

[Booklet: The Inward Gaze: Body, Identity, Place]

Pamphlet for the Mexic-Arte Museum's fifth-annual Young Latino Artists Exhibit from July 14 to August 26, 2000. This pamphlet contains a list of all the featured artists involved in the exhibit and goes on to break each artist down with a sample of some of their artwork. Each artist is also given a short description about them and their work, followed by a list of museum directors.
Date: July 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chicano Art Book Signing]

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.
Date: 2003
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children Holding Paper Banners]

Photograph of several rows of children in what appears to be a library holding up colorful paper banners.
Date: May 1987
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History