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[Mexic-Arte Fifth Anniversary Celebration] (open access)

[Mexic-Arte Fifth Anniversary Celebration]

Pamphlet of an invitation to an event hosted by Mexic-Arte Museum. The information about Mexic-Arte Multi-Cultural works fifth anniversary celebration and grand opening of its new location and the art opening of the Austin Annual.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Fiesta Ranchera Concert] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Fiesta Ranchera Concert]

Pamphlet of a schedule for Fiesta Ranchera, which is a concert and program featuring Mariachi Estrella. There is also a brief history on the Mariachi band and Mariachi the music genre. There are some pictures included, such as one of Mariachi Estrella.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[El Día de los Muertos Play] (open access)

[El Día de los Muertos Play]

Pamphlet of information about El Día de los Muertos, a play by James E. Garcia. The information included is a brief history about Día de los Muertos and the people behind the play, such as the actors, the director, the choreographer and others.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Día de los Muertos Art Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Día de los Muertos Art Exhibition]

Pamphlet of an invitation to Día de los Muertos art exhibition hosted by Mexic-Arte. There is a schedule included as well as a brief history of the Día de los Muertos tradition. All of the images in the pamphlet are Day of the Dead themed and almost exclusively feature skulls.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Art by Pio Pulido and All Billings

Photograph of two people leaning against a wall with artworks hanging on it. To their left, there is a large abstract painting and on their right is a smaller painting with intricate designs. Further to their right, there are three more pieces, two of which are 3-dimensional. The artists who created the pieces are Pio Pulido and Al Billings.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Showcase of New Bands and Alternative Bands] (open access)

[Flyer: Showcase of New Bands and Alternative Bands]

Flyer advertising Showcase of New Bands and Alternative Bands, a music festival hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on March 18th, 1988. The flyer features a black and white photograph of musicians and guitars.
Date: March 18, 1988
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fragments: Visual Evidence of a Decaying Culture]

Postcard that advertises an exhibition entitled "Fragments: Visual Evidence of a Decaying Culture", which is an art exhibition of photographs that explore icons of an alienating and fragmented society. On one side, there is a photograph with a man and fragmented pieces of paper in the background. On the other side there is information on the when and where of the exhibit, and the artist.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer: Derek Boshier Exhibit]

Postcard of an advertisement for Derek Boshier's art exhibit and lecture. On one side, it is mostly black. The flyer give information about the lecture and exhibit, but also features the images of a hammer and sickle, a crescent moon, a cross and others. On the other side is postal information.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: "Positions" Exhibition]

Postcard advertising an exhibition entitled "Positions", a reception sponsored by the University of Texas in conjunction with Mexic-Arte. On the left in large letters, there is a list of people's names. On the bottom, there is the date and location of the event.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: "Animate Inanimate" and "Quietism" Exhibitions]

Postcard of two exhibitions entitled, "Animate Inanimate" and "Quietism". "Animate Inanimate" is an exhibit of object, machines and robots that was constructed using low technology techniques. "Quietism" is an exhibition that addresses the issue of man's non-harmonious relationship with the earth. On the other is information about the location and date of the event and other information.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Houston Women's Caucus for Art]

Postcard of Houston Women's Caucus for Art (H.W.C.A) in Austin, Texas. On the front side, there is information about the location and date of the event. On the other side in postal information.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Life of Marco Gomez Saucedo] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Life of Marco Gomez Saucedo]

Pamphlet of a biography about Marco Gomez Saucedo. On the cover, there are two coat of arms, one representing the city of Austin, Texas and the other representing Saltillo, Coahuila. There is a drawing on a house. On the inside, there is a picture of Gomez Saucedo at his studio. Underneath that is a paragraph about his work and on the other side is a biography and a list of his exhibitions and awards.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mexic-Arte Multi-Cultural Works] (open access)

[Mexic-Arte Multi-Cultural Works]

Pamphlet of information for the grand opening and fifth anniversary celebration. On the cover is an illustration of Mexic-Arte's new building. On the inside is information about to what Mexic-Arte is dedicated and the program for the celebration. On the back is a list of name to whom Mexic-Arte wanted to wish a special thanks.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer: Fat Animal Fest, 1989]

Flyer that advertises an event sponsored by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Fat Animal Fest". The front of the flyer features illustrations of four animals that are framed with geometric designs. At the bottom is information about the benefit for Mexic-Arte that the flyer is advertising. There is also a schedule, sponsors listed and ticket prices.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Austin Annual, 1989]

Postcard advertising the Austin Annual. On one side, it reads "Austin Annual '89" in all capitalized and large letters. On the other side is the date and location of the event.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Austin Annual, 1989]

Postcard invitation to Austin Annual. The exhibition was held from September 15th, 1989 to October 21st, 1989 at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A reception was held on September 15th, 1989 at 7 pm.
Date: 1989-09-15/1989-10-21
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: "Temptation," 1989] (open access)

[Flyer: "Temptation," 1989]

Flyer advertising "Temptation", a play by Vaclav Havel, held by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The play ran on three weekends between November 9th to December 2nd in 1989.
Date: 1989-11-09/1989-12-02
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Performers in Feathered Headdresses]

Photograph of rows of people in large feathered headdresses. The women are in draping dresses, anklets and sandals. The men wear large necklaces that cover a large part of their chests, loin cloth-like pieces and hold shields.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Person Performing in a Play]

Photograph of a person in a costume and mask participating in a performance in Europe that was performed for the Mexic-Arte Museum. The man is wearing loose pants and jacket and sticks attached to his pant legs. His hands are also on fire. His mask has a frame in the shape of a triangle and it is pointed downward. It has rods attached to the frame horizontally.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Performing in "Prisoner Sin Delito" Play]

Photograph of a man in the middle of dancing during a rehearsal of "Prisoner Sin Delito [Trapped Innocence]". He has his back arched, knees bent slightly and stands on his tip toes.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Altar with Three Tiers]

Photograph of a heavily decorated altar. There are three tiers and each level has flowers. The bottom tier also has small skulls sitting on the floor and a statuette on the right. The middle tier has skulls as well as a Catholic religious image. The top tier has two small skeleton figures, one in a white dress and veil and the other in a black tuxedo jacket. There is a cross above the pair.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Altar to Sylvia Orozco's Deceased Father]

Photograph of the altar to Sylvia Orozco's deceased father. Sylvia Orozco has two other women attending with her, one of whom is holding up a book that reads "Los Zapatos" by Diego Rivera 1989". There is a painting in the background where two men can be seen wearing sombreros. There is another man behind him, but he is cut off.
Date: 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Discussing Preparations for Celebrations]

Photograph of people preparing for Día de los Muertos Celebration celebrations at the Mexic-Arte Museum. There are a group of older women sitting along two tables containng supplies. There is a man kneeling at the head of the table chatting with the woman closest to him.
Date: 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Prepping a Vehicle for Día de los Muertos Celebrations]

Photograph of a person sitting on a chair at the rear bumper of a white station wagon-like vehicle. He appears to be preparing the bumper for the Día de los Muertos celebrations. There are people behind him watching him as he works. The ground around him has newspapers scattered all around him.
Date: 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History