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[Art Demonstration Table]

Description: Photograph of an Art Demonstration Table at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. An unnamed man stands behind a table. The man wears a tan shirt and white apron. A blue tablecloth with a fruit pattern is spread on the table. Rubber stamps, ink pads, wooden utensils, and paper towels sit on the table. Stamped pieces of paper hang from clothespins behind the table. … more
Date: December 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Book: Festival Cinco de Mayo]

Description: Book of community events and advertisements relevant to the Austin, Texas area. In the center, there is a schedule of events in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Some advertisements in the book mention local law firms or services, and others are for political positions.
Date: 1988
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Book: "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico Family Guide"]

Description: Guidebook created as an accompaniment to an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Tesoros de la Catedral de Saltillo, Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico", which ran from October 18 to December 28, 2002. The guidebook contains information on the both the museum and the exhibit, and includes an in-depth description of the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the exhibition. There are also activities such as trivia quizzes and puzzles that are related to the exhibit… more
Date: 2002
Creator: Zamora, Herlinda & Johnston, Margaret
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Card: Ámame Bésame Adórname]

Description: Card that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Ámame Bésame Adórname [Love Me, Kiss Me, Adorn Me]". The cover of the card has a row of pictures of pearl jewelry. Below the photographs there is both the Spanish and American translations of the title as well as the Mexic-Arte Museum logo. The first panel of the open card requests that the receiver attend a ["Valentine's Day [Jewelry] Preview Party]. The letter reiterates the name of the exhibition, and th… more
Date: 2006
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Check Presentation Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of a woman standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone. Behind her there are three women and two men accompanying her onstage. There is a man and woman holding a large check together. On the wall behind them, there is a large artwork or poster than features a flock of birds and a horse.
Date: 1996
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Day of the Dead Parade Banner]

Description: 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 Día 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… more
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Death Spectacular Show at Paramount Theater]

Description: Photograph of a stage filled with performers clothed in Day of the Dead costumes. In the background four performers (two male, two female) hold hands as if being pulled away from the action. Miscellaneous performers stand in the wings. In the foreground, two men in suits tussle with a figure costumed as a ram while a woman in white stands nearby. One man's hat has fallen to the ground; the woman wears a veil.
Date: 1986
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Día de los Muertos Parade Banner]

Description: Photograph of a parade banner at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. Two individuals hold the banner between them. It reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum, Día 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.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Diego Rivera y la Revolución]

Description: Flyer advertising an exhibition of Diego Rivera y la Revolución & Mexico en Tiempos de Cambio (Diego Rivera and the Revolution & Mexico in Times of Change). A reception occurred on September 16th, 1993 at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Flyer is written in Spanish.
Date: September 16, 1993
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

Fallo de la corte federal en contra de la segregación

Description: Newspaper clipping from an unknown Spanish language newspaper pasted onto a piece of KLEE stationary. The newspaper article discusses the recent ruling by Judge Ben H. Rice of the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, to end segregation of Mexican American children in public schools.
Date: 194u
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Flyer: El Día de los Muertos Celebration]

Description: Flyer advertising a celebration of El Día 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.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Flyer: Grandeza Mexicana, Siglos XVI - XIX Exhibition]

Description: Flyer that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and Conaculta-Inah entitled "Grandeza Mexicana, Siglos XVI - XIX [The Greatness of Mexico, 16th - 19th Centuries]". The front of the flyer features the Spanish translation of the name of the exhibition across the page, with the English translation smaller below. Part of the Spanish translation is covered by a cropped photograph of a statue that depicts a woman wearing a feather headdress, a ruffled dress, and high s… more
Date: 2005
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Flyer: Los Angeles Terribles]

Description: Postcard that advertises a production of Los Angeles Terribles by Teatro Comunitario en Español at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The production ran during November of 1991. The flyer is in Spanish.
Date: November 11, 1991
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Flyer: Quemando los Santos]

Description: 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.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Flyer: Tape Release Party of Grupo Silencio]

Description: Flyer advertising a tape release party of Grupo Silencio held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on December 13th, 1990. Toqui Amaru, Chaski, and Edgar Rivera also performed at this event. The flyer includes a photograph of four people. The leftmost woman holds a guitar; the man second from the right holds a ukelele; the rightmost man holds a pan flute. At the bottom of the page these instruments, in addition to a flute and drum, are also depicted in cartoon form.
Date: December 13, 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Group at a Jose Guadalupe Posado Art Exhibit]

Description: Photograph of a wall at an art exhibition featuring Jose Guadalupe Posada, a master print maker. The wall itself has a design on it. There is a man in the middle with his hands raised in fear. There are seven dragon-like creatures coming towards him from the left and right. Each dragon has a word written on its side in Spanish and the piece is named "Scandalous Crimes." On top of that piece, there are several smaller framed artworks hanging up.
Date: 1994
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Group at Opening Reception for Santo Nino de Atocha Exhibition]

Description: Photograph of a nine individuals at the opening reception for Santo Nino de Atocha: Faith, Art, and Culture, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from May 3rd, 2001 to July 7th, 2001. Sylvia Orozco, left, wears a black dress. Nilda de la Llata, center, wears a floral blouse. The group stands in front of a title wall. Text on the wall reads "Santo Nino de Atocha."
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Guide: Santo Nino de Atocha]

Description: Exhibition guide for Santo Nino de Atocha: Faith, Art, & Culture, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from May 3rd, 2001 to July 7th, 2001. The guide includes historical information, a selection of images, and space for children to create artwork of their own. The cover of the guide features a blue toned image of a seated child. The child holds a staff with one hand and a basket with the other. The child wears a long robe with a shell pinned at the c… more
Date: 2001
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Guide: "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada" Exhibition]

Description: Guidebook that complements an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada [Youth Overdrive]". The cover of the guidebook features the title "YLA11" in a triple-lined typeface along with the rest of the title in a rounded uppercase typeface. The title is framed by rounded squares with a different icon in each. The inside cover of the book contains a list of sponsors and contributors along with the dates of the exhibition. The f… more
Date: 2006
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Iglesia Presbiteriana]

Description: Photograph of a group of unknown people in front of the Iglesia Presbiteriana in Austin, Texas. There are three men at the back of the group, and nine women in front, all wearing dresses. There are several boys on or near the stone wall to the right. The name of the church is visible on the front of the building to the top left. "May 1947 Studer S. A. Tex." is printed on the right side.
Date: May 1947
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Invitation: Art of Oaxaca]

Description: Pamphlet to Art of Oaxaca: Juegos y Evocaciones by Rudolfo Morales, an exhibit hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas from May 1st, 1998 to June 6th, 1998. The front of the invitation features a painting titled "El Paplote (The Kite)" by Rodolfo Morales. In the painting, two children cling to a seated woman. To her right, another seated woman holds onto a kite string. A man crouches over in the foreground while two other woman huddle next to him. The floor of the room is checkered in … more
Date: May 1998
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Invitation: Images]

Description: Invitation to an event at Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas about Imagenes, a book of Spanish poetry by Sue Littleton, with a presentation by Nestor Lugones. The event was held Tuesday, January 23rd, 1990 and was sponsored by several organizations.
Date: January 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum
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