[Docent and School Group at A Legacy of Change Exhibition]

Photograph of a docent speaking to a group of schoolchildren at A Legacy of Change: 25th Anniversary Permanent Collection Exhibition, which was part of the 2009 Texas So Juana Festival: A Tribute to Mexican Women at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The children wear uniforms and face away from the camera. The docent stands in front of a display of dried flowers.
Date: April 25, 2009
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: Gala de Plata] (open access)

[Invitation: Gala de Plata]

Invitation regarding the Mexic-Arte Museum's 25th Anniversary Gala de Plata. The event occurred on April 25th, 2009. The invitation includes a timeline of the museum's history and several color illustrations.
Date: April 25, 2009
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Guide: TARP ≠ Iona] (open access)

[Guide: TARP ≠ Iona]

Exhibition guide for YLA XIV: TARP ≠ Iona, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from August 14th, 2009 to September 27th, 2009. The guide includes an introduction by Sylvia Orozco, notes from the artists, and photographs of the artists' work. An index of images appears on page [30].
Date: 2009
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aztec Cleansing]

Photograph of seven individuals assembled for an Aztec Cleansing. Shaman Ricardo Cervantes of Teotihuacan stands fourth from the left. The shaman and an unnamed man wear traditional costumes and feathered headdresses. The remaining individuals wear red pieces of cloth tied around their foreheads. Sylvia Orozco stands third from the left. The group stands in a clearing outdoors.
Date: 2008
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aztec Ritual Group]

Photograph of seven individuals assembled for an Aztec Cleansing. Shaman Ricardo Cervantes of Teotihuacan stands third from the left. He wears a traditional costume. The remaining individuals wear red pieces of cloth tied around their foreheads.
Date: 2008
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exhibition Space for Aztec and Maya Revival]

Photograph of the exhibition space for an Aztec and Maya Revival hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Paintings hang on the walls of the space. A display case on the right of the gallery features a book. A throne is displayed at the back of the gallery.
Date: 2008
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Aztec and Maya Revival] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Aztec and Maya Revival]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Aztec and Maya Revival". The front cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition along with a wooden sculpture from the exhibition. The inside of the pamphlet, which spans three panels long, includes photographs of art from the exhibition and information about the exhibition and the opening reception and members preview. There is also information about a guided tour, a lecture about the exhibition, and a showing of vintage Mexican horror films. The back of the pamphlet includes sponsors and postage information.
Date: 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Creando Fuerza: Cambio y Permanencia] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Creando Fuerza: Cambio y Permanencia]

Pamphlet advertising Creando Fuerza: Cambio y Permanencia, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition's opening reception occurred on November 22, 2008. Information regarding The Serie Project, The Ernesto De Soto Collection, and a list of participating member organizations is also included.
Date: 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: La Caja Museo Contemporáneo de Arte] (open access)

[Pamphlet: La Caja Museo Contemporáneo de Arte]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "La Caja Museo Contemporáneo de Arte [The Box Contemporary Museum of Art]". The front cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition along with the Mexic-Arte Museum logo and a painting of wooden shapes by Xavier Esqueda. The inside of the pamphlet includes a photograph of the exhibition, a list of the participating artists, and information about the exhibition and the opening reception. The back of the pamphlet includes sponsors and postage information.
Date: 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: 25th Annual Día de los Muertos]

Postcard that advertises an annual exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "25th Annual Día de los Muertos." The front of the postcard features the title of the exhibition, photographs from previous celebrations, and the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum. The reverse side of the postcard includes information about the celebration, a procession, and a community altar exhibition. The dates, times, registration, and admissions information are included for these events. Postage and sponsor information is also included.
Date: 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Everything's Going to Be Okay, Young Latino Artists Exhibition # 13]

Postcard that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Everything's Going to Be Okay, Young Latino Artists Exhibition # 13". The front of the postcard features a typographic illustrated art print by Luis David Contreras II along with the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum. The reverse side of the postcard includes a paragraph about the exhibition, a list of participating artists, and information about receptions, a members' preview, and a performance. Sponsor and postage information is also included.
Date: 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[School Group and Small Museum Replica]

Photograph of a school group at La Caja, or The Box Contemporary Museum of Art: The Huge and the Small, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Students assemble in front of a small museum replica.
Date: 2008
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sylvia Orozco with Small Museum Replica]

Photograph of three individuals at La Caja, or The Box Contemporary Museum of Art: The Huge and the Small, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Sylvia Orozco stands in the middle of the group. On the left is a small museum replica.
Date: 2008
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Visitors in Gallery of La Caja Exhibition]

Photograph of a group of visitors at La Caja, or The Box Contemporary Museum of Art: The Huge and the Small, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The visitors lounge on cushions in the gallery. A colorful painting hangs on the wall behind them.
Date: 2008
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Visitors in La Caja Gallery]

Photograph of a group of visitors at La Caja, or The Box Contemporary Museum of Art: The Huge and the Small, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The visitors face away from the camera. One individual holds a red rose.
Date: 2008
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Visitors Touring Gallery]

Photograph of a group of visitors touring La Caja, or The Box Contemporary Museum of Art: The Huge and the Small, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The visitors face away from the camera. One individual uses a wheelchair.
Date: 2008
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two People Sitting at a Table with Sculptures]

Photograph of David Linares working with a student at a table during a Day of the Dead Workshop. A mixed media sculpture is displayed on the table. The sculpture is comprised of a caterpillar's body, butterfly wings and antenna, and a skull.
Date: November 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Altar with Skull at Día de los Muertos Celebration]

Photograph of an altar set up during the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos celebration. The altar is decorated with orange paper flowers and colored banners. A large papier-mâché skull sits at the center of the altar. The photograph was taken in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date: October 27, 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Banner in Día de los Muertos Parade]

Photograph of a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos. Individuals in costume hold up a parade banner, which reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum presents Día de los Muertos Parade." A statue of a woman in traditional dress stands in the foreground. The photograph was taken in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date: October 27, 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Decorated Mexican Day of the Dead Altar]

Photograph of an altar set up during the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos celebration. The altar is decorated with candles, paper flowers, colored banners, tamales, pasties, bottles of beer, and rose petals. A miniature skeleton bride and groom stand at the top of the altar. The photograph was taken in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date: October 27, 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Día de los Muertos Parade]

Photograph of a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos. Individuals walk down a road in downtown Austin, Texas. A woman pulls a wagon behind her. A miniature altar is set up on top of the wagon.
Date: October 27, 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Día de los Muertos Parade Banner]

Photograph of a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos. Individuals in costume hold up a parade banner, which reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum presents Día de los Muertos Parade." A statue of a woman in traditional dress stands in the foreground. The photograph was taken in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date: October 27, 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man and Altar at Día de los Muertos Celebration]

Photograph of an altar set up during the Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Photographs, colorful necklaces, statues, potted plants, and vases of flowers are arranged on the altar. A man stands to the right of the altar. The photograph was taken in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date: October 27, 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mrs. Suzy Jimenez and her Children at Tribute to Luis Jiminez]

Photograph of Mrs. Suzy Jimenez and her children at the Tribute to Luis Jimenez: An American Legend exhibit hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. They stand in front of a mural that is set up on the floor of the gallery. Flowers line the edges of the mural.
Date: October 27, 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History