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[Pamphlet: Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the Mexican Community Center of Austin, and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin entitled "Flor Y Canto (Flower and Song)". The cover of the pamphlet includes the title and dates of the exhibition, a quote from the curator, a colorful photograph of flowers, and a graphic flower border. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The first full-size panel headlines information about the exhibition, including the title, dates of the opening reception and a gallery talk, and details about what the exhibition is about. The second panel features a large color photograph of an installation piece that is made of mostly blue flowers. The third panel features a large expressionistic painting of a boy with his mouth agape. Artwork credits are on the bottom of both the second and third panels. The half panel highlights major sponsors and supporters of the museum and the exhibition. The back of the last panel features a large photograph of a man sitting in a chair with an open book in his lap. Artwork credits are at the bottom of the panel. The back of the …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Stories Your Mother Never Told You Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Stories Your Mother Never Told You Exhibition]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Stories Your Mother Never Told You". The exhibition contains artwork by Celia Alvarez Muñoz. The cover of the pamphlet contains the title and dates of the exhibition framed in front of a sepia photograph of various crafting supplies including ribbons, charms, and lace. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first panel features the exhibition name, dates, and a passage about the mission of the body of work. The first panel also includes the dates and times for the opening reception, a members only gallery walk-through, and a gallery talk with the artist and the curator of the exhibition. The second panel contains a black and white photograph of a Mexican altar from the exhibition with a quote from the artist underneath. The third panel features a large black and white photograph of text that has been superimposed over a hand. Above the photograph, there are details for an exhibition that ran concurrently to the featured exhibition. The separate exhibition is entitled "Morir en Inglés" (To Die in English), which features artwork by Anita Pantin. The panel contains dates and background …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2003] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2003]

Brochure that details the "Taste of Mexico 2003" event, which was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum. The cover of the brochure features the event logo and title as well as the date and address of the event. The brochure contains information about the annual event as well as an event program and list of sponsors, participants, committee members, board members, staff, and silent auction donors. On pages seven and eight, there is a menu of dishes to be served by participating restaurants. There is a page about auction etiquette at the back of the brochure.
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the Consulate General of Mexico, and the City of Austin entitled, "Miradas Del Arte Mexicano, A Vision of Mexican Art". The entire pamphlet is printed in blue-scale, including the photographs of the paintings. The cover of the pamphlet features a gestural painting of a face as well as the exhibition title and dates. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first full-size panel features information on the exhibition, including the title, the date and times of the opening reception and a members only gallery walk-through, and some background information about the purpose and works of the exhibition. The second panel features a large photograph of a painting of a man with a beard, a frilly collar, and a feather in his brimmed hat. There is artwork credits at the bottom of the page. The last panel advertises an exhibition entitled "Hecho en Juarez: An Intimate Visit to the Cuauhtemoc Market", which ran concurrent to the featured exhibition. There is a large photograph of two hands holding shrimp and artwork credits at the bottom of the panel. Above the photograph, There is a …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The 8th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, Spitting Aguas] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The 8th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, Spitting Aguas]

Pamphlet that advertises the 8th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition, Spitting Aguas, which was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the City of Austin. The cover of the pamphlet features the title and date of the exhibition as well as a large photograph of two miniature hooded figure toys on a patio table outside. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first full size panel details information on the exhibition including the date and time of the opening reception and a members only gallery walk-through. There is also a list included in the description of the exhibition that describes the artists that are involved. The second panel features a large color photograph of a girl wearing a red sweatshirt and looking at a chalkboard. The photograph is a sample piece from the exhibition. The last panel advertises a different exhibition presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the Coronado Studio entitled "Serie X". The panel includes a list of the artists that are involved and the date and time of the opening reception. At the bottom of the panel, there is information about the Serie Day Symposium, including details about a panel discussion, a book …
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Selections from the Permanent Collection Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Selections from the Permanent Collection Exhibition]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that is presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Selections from the Permanent Collection". The cover of the pamphlet features a sepia painting of a creature as well as the title and dates of the exhibition. The pamphlet folds out to three and a half panels long. The first panel includes the title and dates of the exhibition and information about the opening reception, a members only gallery walk-through, and a gallery talks. The second and third panels feature information about the exhibition as well as a large sepia woodblock print of a "Woman and Child" and a sepia photograph of a man sitting in front of a wall with two papers and photographs of children on it. The smaller panel is mostly covered by a cropped sepia photograph of a masked bird costume as well as sponsorship information. There is a large photograph of a "Pre-Columbian Sculpture" on the back of the last panel.
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Patrons at Opening Reception for Selections from the Permanent Collection]

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

[Postcard: The 20th Annual Día de los Muertos Family]

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.
Date: 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sylvia Orozco and Sam Coronado at Splitting Aguas Exhibition]

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.
Date: 2003
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
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

[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

[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