Photograph of Senator Gonzalo Barrientos speaking at an opening reception for Selections from the Permanent Collection, an exhibition hosted at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Barrientos stands behind a microphone. He is mustachioed and wears a dark suit.

Photograph of three individuals an opening reception for Selections from the Permanent Collection, an exhibition hosted at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, Lulu Flores, and Sylvia Orozco hold up several pieces of paper. This resolution made the museum an official Mexican-American State Museum. Tribal masks are hung on the wall behind them.

Photograph of the gift shop at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A woman stands behind a counter. She wears a black jacket and red scarf. A vase of calla lilies and a sign reading "Mexic-Arte Museum" sit on the counter. On the right side of the counter is a lamp. Racks of gift items can be seen in the background.

Photograph of two men at an opening reception for Selections from the Permanent Collection, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Between them is a display case in which a statue of a figure is presented. They stand in front of a title wall. The man standing on the right holds a bottle of beer with his right hand and points to the display case with the other hand.

Postcard that advertises "The 20th Annual Día de los Muertos Family Event" Celebration, which was presented by the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas and the Mexic-Arte Museum. The front of the photograph features a black and white photograph of an outdoor Mexican altar with photo credits included at the bottom of the image. On the right-hand side of the postcard, there is a list of events that will be at the celebration as well as the date of the event, the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum, and museum contact information. The flip side of the postcard features a more detailed itinerary of the major events that will be at the celebration. There is also sponsor and admission information.

Photograph of individuals preparing for a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Black and white photographs are set up on an altar. Two archways decorated with paper flowers are visible. A sign in the background reads "Railroad Crossing." The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of individuals preparing for a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Black and white photographs and paper flowers are arranged on an altar. A woman wearing skeleton face makeup and a traditionally embroidered skirt stands in front of the altar. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of individuals dancing at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. A woman faces away from the camera. She wears a yellow dress with ribbonwork tiers and lace. A young girl dances on the right. She wears a similar style dress that is blue in color. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of young dancers at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The dancers wear colorful floral dresses and blue braided ribbons in their hair. Their faces are painted white and black. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and an unnamed woman at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Orozco, left, wears a sleeveless floral blouse and red beaded necklace. The unnamed woman, right, wears a red blouse. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of altars at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The space is set up like a graveyard. Each altar is contained within a square of colored fabric. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of altars at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The space is set up like a graveyard. Each altar is contained within a square of colored fabric. Individuals walk around the space. In the foreground a man stands on a ladder as he decorates a metal frame with yellow tape. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of Mrs. Fuentes at Noche Navideña, an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Mrs. Fuentes uses a paintbrush to paint the tail of a wooden animal statue. A statue of a giraffe sits on the left.

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and Lulu Flores signing at Conaculta, or The National Council for Culture and Arts, in Mexico City, Mexico. Individuals in professional dress sit at a conference table. Water bottles and name cards are arranged on the table.

Photograph of nine individuals gathered at the home of U.S. ambassador Tony Garza in Mexico City, Mexico. Lulu Flores stands third from the left. Sylvia Orozco stands in the middle of the group. Nilda de la Llata stands third from the right. All are formally dressed. American and Mexican flags are visible in the background.

Photograph of three individuals at the home of U.S. ambassador Tony Garza in Mexico City, Mexico. Lulu Flores stands with two men. They are formally dressed. American and Mexican flags are visible in the background.

Photograph of six individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's fourth annual Taste of Mexico event. In the group are mayor Gus Garcia, city councilman Raul Alvarez, representatives from Saltillo, Nilda de la Llata, and Sylvia Orozco. Gus Garcia wears a sash reading "El Mayor." A representative from Saltillo holds a gift basket. The group is standing outdoors.

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and Sam Coronado at YLA III: Splitting Aguas, an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. They stand in front of a title wall. The text reads: "Twenty Year Anniversary ~ Austin, Texas ~ 2003. Serie Print Project." Orozco, right, wears a sleeveless black blouse and yellow flowered brooch. Coronado, left, wears a gray patterned shirt and name tag.

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.

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.

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.

Photograph of a group outside Conaculta, or The National Council for Culture and Arts, in Mexico City, Mexico. Those present include Sylvia Orozco, Lulu Flores, and Nilda de la Llata. All are professionally dressed. They stand in front of a large wooden door.

Photograph of Dr. Gilbert Cárdenas and and Romeo Rodriguez at YLA VIII: Splitting Aguas, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Black and white artworks hang on the wall behind them.

Photograph of a young male patron standing in front of an altar during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The altar is decorated with flowers, fruit, candles, small skull statues, and colorful cloth. An archway standing over the altar is decorated with yellow and orange paper flowers.