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[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
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

[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
[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

[Day of the Dead Parade Banner]

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 DĂ­a 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.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[DĂ­a de los Muertos Parade Banner]

Photograph of a parade banner at the Mexic-Arte Museum's DĂ­a de los Muertos parade. Two individuals hold the banner between them. It reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum, DĂ­a de los Muertos, Presented by Dell. Printing sponsored by Kinko's." The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.
Date: November 2, 2002
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Docent Speaking at Exhibition]

Photograph of a docent speaking to a group of children in the Luz Jiménez exhibit, Symbol of a Millennial People, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The docent wears a pale yellow blouse and white cardigan. In her left arm she holds a pad of paper. Her right hand gestures to the group. The group faces away from the camera. A large clay vessel sits on a platform to the right. A title wall behind the docent reads "Luz Jiménez-Symbol of a Millennial People, Model and Muse of the Mexican School of Painting" and "Presented by AT&T." A painting on the wall features a kneeling woman.
Date: 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: El DĂ­a de los Muertos Celebration] (open access)

[Flyer: El DĂ­a de los Muertos Celebration]

Flyer advertising a celebration of El DĂ­a de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on November 3rd, 2000. Events included a parade, music by Johnny Degollado, hands-on activities, and presentations from speakers. An illustration of skeletons riding bicycles and wearing top hots appears near the bottom of the flyer.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: I Ask the Impossible] (open access)

[Flyer: I Ask the Impossible]

Flyer advertising a book signing by famed Latina poet Ana Castillo, author of I Ask the Impossible. The event was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on March 22nd, 2001. The flyer is printed on tissue paper.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: It's a Glamorous Life] (open access)

[Flyer: It's a Glamorous Life]

Flyer advertising It's a Glamorous Life, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas for the Seventh Young Latino Artist Exhibition (YLA VII). The exhibition ran from July 12th, 2002 to September 14th, 2002. Flyer includes a statement from the curator and a list of featured artists. Illustrations of stars appear in the background of the flyer.
Date: 2002
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Lettuce] (open access)

[Flyer: Lettuce]

Flyer advertising the opening reception for Lettuce, an installation by Roisel Ramirez that was housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in 2001. The opening reception occurred on September 14th, 2001. The flyer is printed on tissue paper. Half of the flyer is lime green.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Movimiento Estructurado Reception] (open access)

[Flyer: Movimiento Estructurado Reception]

Flyer advertising an opening reception for Movimiento Estructurado, an exhibition of work by Aldo Valdez Böhm held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from July 20th, 2001 to August 31st, 2001.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Quemando los Santos] (open access)

[Flyer: Quemando los Santos]

Flyer advertising Quemando los Santos, an exhibition of work by Marco Antonio Santos housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. An opening reception was held on March 8th, 2001. The flyer is printed on purple tissue paper. On the left side of the flyer is an illustration of an elderly man's profile.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Splitting Aguas] (open access)

[Flyer: Splitting Aguas]

Flyer for the eight annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition at the Mexic-Arte Museum, advertising the "Splitting Aquas" exhibit.
Date: 2003
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer: Sterilized for Your Protection]

Exhibition flyer for Sterilized for Your Protection, a collection of work by Adrian Parra. The exhibition was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas from January 12th, 2001 to February 24th, 2001. An opening reception was held on January 12th, 2001. This exhibition was part of the museum's Diversity and Emergence Series. Flyer is printed on white and pink patterned tissue paper.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: The Serie Print Project Guide] (open access)

[Flyer: The Serie Print Project Guide]

Exhibition guide for The Serie Print Project: Recent Acquisitions, an exhibition housed at the Mexic-Arte Museum in 2001. The exhibition ran from March 8th, 2001 to April 18th, 2001. Guide includes information on the prints, printmaking, and artists whose work is on exhibit. A drawing of a bald, bearded and mustachioed man who wears sunglasses is featured on the cover of the guide.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group and Title Wall]

Photograph of four individuals at the Lettuce installation in the Mexic-Arte Museum. Nilda de la Llata stands leftmost. Roisel Ramirez, the artist responsible for the work, stands second from the left. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the right. An unnamed man stands on the right. They stand in front of a title wall. It reads: "Diversity & Emergence Series presents: Lettuce. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts."
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group at Exhibition Opening]

Photograph of five individuals at the opening reception for an exhibition of artwork by Luis Jiménez. From left to right are Lulu Flores, Nilda de la Llata, Governor Rick Perry, and Sylvia Orozco. Farthest to the right stands an unnamed man. Prints hang on a wall behind them.
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Photograph with Museum's New Sign]

Photograph of a group near new museum signs for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The identical signs, which appear at the corner of a building, are tinted black and beige in color. Those in the group include Kirk Watson, Nilda de la Llata, and Sylvia Orozco. Photograph was taken during a photo shoot with city council celebrating the ownership of the building.
Date: February 12, 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History