Photograph of Nilda de la Llata speaking at an art auction held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on December 3rd, 1999. The auction featured folk art, retablos, prints, and a Hispanic Leaders Talent Show. Nilda de la Llata speaks into a microphone. She wears a black coat and glasses. An unnamed man, right, wears glasses and a gray shirt. He holds a blue, white, and black electric guitar. A drummer can be seen in the background. The wall behind them is red. Cylindrical sculptures are displayed on platforms.

Photograph of an art auction held by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on December 3rd, 1999. The auction featured folk art, retablos, prints, and a Hispanic Leaders Talent Show. Colorful wooden sculptures are displayed on platforms in the foreground. Three women study the sculptures. The leftmost woman wears a white dress with a lace bodice; she points to the centermost sculpture with her right hand. The woman standing in the center wears a black dress and turquoise beads, gesturing also to the sculpture. The rightmost woman wears a purple dress and holds a glass in her left hand. Many people mill around in the background.

Photograph of Jorge Sedeño and Laura Bush at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The Austin Mural Tour occurred in December of 1999. Sedeño, left, wears a dark suit, blue collared shirt, and patterned tie. Bush, right, wears a white blouse and black pants. They stand in front of a painting that features two gesticulating figures wearing brown coats.

Photograph of eight individuals at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The Austin Mural Tour occurred in December of 1999. Photograph includes Sylvia Orozco, left, and Jorge Sedeño, third from the left. Those standing on the left look toward a man who gestures on the right. The group stands in a room featuring an ornate red carpet, fireplace, and potted plants.

Photograph of an unnamed man at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The Austin Mural Tour occurred in December of 1999. The man wears a blue striped suit, purple tie, and sunglasses. He leans against a walker. A small table on the left is dedicated to icons of the Virgin Mary. A wooden bookcase with glass doors stands on the right. A painting of a man waving a hat and holding a musket hangs on the wall.

Photograph of George Bush speaking to Sylvia Orozco in front of a group of people. The Austin Mural Tour occurred during December of 1999. Orozco, left, wears a red blouse and black skirt. She holds a piece of paper in her left hand. Bush, right, wears a windbreaker and gray jeans. The group stands outdoors on a set of stone steps.

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."

Photograph of four individuals standing in the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. Sam Coronado, left, wears a gray blazer and jeans. Second from the left stands a woman who wears a black dress. Second from the right stands a woman who wears a dark purple suit. Sylvia Orozco, right, wears a black and white patterned blouse, black cardigan, and gray skirt. A fireplace and mirror appear behind them. The fireplace is decorated with colorful doilies and candles. The mirror is bordered with colorful ribbon and fake flowers. On the floor is a yellow rug that features a pattern of leaves and flowers.

Photograph of three individuals standing in the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. Jorge Sedeño, left, wears a beige blazer. George Bush, center, wears a denim shirt and dark blue windbreaker. Sylvia Orozco, right, wears a red blouse. The group stands in front of a large Christmas tree decorated with colored balls, Santa Claus ornaments, and stars. To the left is a windowed door upon which yellow and black fringed curtains are hung.

Photograph of eighteen individuals at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. Jorge Sedeño stands at the back of the group. Sylvia Orozco stands at the front and slightly to the right. She wears a red blouse. Herlinda Zamora stands on the right. She wears a brown coat and yellow scarf. An ornate glass chandelier hangs from the ceiling. Yellow and black fringed curtains are hung on windowed doors to the left and right of a mirror. The mirror is bordered by colorful ribbon and fake flowers.

Photograph of a group assembled for the Austin Mural Tour at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. The group stands on a set of stairs outside the building. Herlinda Zamora stands leftmost in the front row. Next to her are Laura and George Bush. Sylvia Orozco and Jorge Sedeño appear in the second row. The stairs are decorated with garlands and poinsettias. Wreaths and ribbons decorate the windows of the mansion.

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.

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.

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.

Photograph of patrons at Noche de Fiesta Navidena (Divine Art Auction: Prayers for Peace), an auction of divine art hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man, right, holds a statue of an angel. The statue has blue toned wings, wears a blue dress, and holds a red flower. A woman, left, sits next to a selection of auction items.

Photograph of patrons at Noche de Fiesta Navidena (Divine Art Auction: Prayers for Peace), an auction of divine art hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The auction was held on December 7th, 2001. A man gestures to a table of wooden statuettes. He wears glasses and a dark jacket. Others stand in the background.

Photograph of patrons at Noche de Fiesta Navidena (Divine Art Auction: Prayers for Peace), an auction of divine art hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The auction was held on December 7th, 2001. The photograph was taken from above. Patrons mill around a gallery. Some hold beverages. A Christmas tree is set up behind a column in the middle of the room. Colorful banners hang between columns. The leftmost banner reads "Bienvenidos."

Photograph of an altar in honor of Noche Navideña, or Christmas night, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The altar features a nativity scene and is decorated with poinsettias, tinsel, and colored paper.

Photograph of a band playing at Noche Navideña, or Christmas night, an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two band members are visible. A female member of the band, left, stands at a microphone. A male, right, plays a guitar. Both wear ponchos that are black, green, pink, yellow, and green in color.

Photograph of a band performing at Noche Navideña, or Christmas night, an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Instruments being played include a guitarron, violin, and guitar. Six band members are visible. All wear ponchos that are black, green, pink, yellow, and green in color.

Photograph of Francisco Alejo speaking at Noche Navideña, or Christmas night, an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Alejo, who is the consul of Mexico, stands at a microphone. He is mustachioed and wears a dark suit.

Photograph of Francisco Alejo and Vick Neimeyer at Noche Navideña, or Christmas night, an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Alejo, who is the consul of Mexico, stands on the left. Neimeyer stands on the right. Both wear suits.

Photograph of three individuals at Noche Navideña, or Christmas night, an exhibition at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Alejo, who is the consul of Mexico, stands on the right. An unnamed woman stands in the center, while Sylvia Orozco stands on the left.

Photograph of three individuals at Noche Navideña, or Christmas night, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Vick Neimeyer, right, holds a glass with his right hand. Two unnamed women stand on the left. The individuals are dressed professionally.