Exhibitions

Current

The Origins of Medicine by Rafael Navarro Barajas

Sep. 16, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2024

Mexic- Arte Museum is pleased to announce the recent donation of the major artwork, The Origins of Medicine,” composed of two 9’x 29’ oil on canvas murals by Mexican artist, Rafael Navarro Barajas.

Path to the Altar: Community Ofrendas

Sep. 27, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025

With Path to the Altar, we are reminded of the complexity of this holiday, which embraces the duality of life and death, and has the power of bringing people together to celebrate the richness of our shared human experience, where all —the living and the dead—are welcome.

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Mix ‘n’ Mash: Ecos del pasado/ Echoes of the Past

Jan. 31, 2025 – Mar. 14, 2025

This group exhibition, a selection of artworks (previously known as Mix ‘n’ Mash) explores the theme of Austin from over 200 artists created on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply.

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Banner Project at City Hall

Aug. 14, 2024 – Aug. 14, 2024

This exhibition showcased the Republic Square Banner Project at Austin City Hall. Banner Project Exhibition Opening Reception Featured Speakers

Creating Encuentros: Changarrito 2012-2024

Apr. 12, 2024 – Aug. 24, 2024

For more than 12 years through the Changarrito residency, Mexic-Arte has cultivated a platform for artists to share their artwork and foster community. We invite you to reflect on the history of Changarrito at Mexic-Arte, engage with artists, staff, and the larger community to create your own encuentros.

Totally Cool,Totally Art!

Feb. 14, 2024 – Feb. 28, 2024

For more than 20 years, Mexic-Arte museum has partnered with Totally Cool Totally Art to curate and host an exhibition to celebrate the artworks created by youth in Austin area REC centers.

Mix ‘n’ Mash: Celebrating Austin

Feb. 2, 2024 – Mar. 8, 2024

This group exhibition, a selection of artworks (previously known as Mix ‘n’ Mash) explores the theme of Austin from over 200 artists created on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply.

El Nacimiento

Dec. 15, 2023 – Jan. 7, 2024

This striking Mexican nativity scene, generously donated by Edwin R. Jordan, is the largest museum display in Texas, with over 400 pieces that reflect the way in which nacimiento-making has transformed within Mexico to integrate uniquely Mexican motifs, styles, and iconography.