Mexic-Arte Museum is thrilled to once again present the annual Viva La Vida Festival & Parade that will take place on October 25, 2025, in downtown Austin! Viva La Vida is Austin’s largest and longest running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival and one of the most artistic and creative in the country. With thousands of attendees in past years, the 2025 parade and festival to be the best yet! The celebration includes a Grand Procession, the Education Pavilion with hands-on activities, the Muertos Mercado, traditional foods, a low-rider exhibition and performances throughout the day. It will be an enjoyable family event.

The fall season at Mexic-Arte Museum officially opens on September 5, with the new exhibition, En lo más negro del verano / In the Darkest Domain of Summer, curated by Luisa Fernanda Perez and featuring twelve artists. The title and exhibition are inspired by a haunting poem written by Peruvian writer Blanca Varela and challenges the viewer to embrace broader themes of death and the cycles of life. Marking its 42nd year, Mexic-Arte Museum’s Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda continues to offer a space for the community to share memories and offerings to honor loved ones who are no longer with us.

August 3rd will be the last day to view the summer exhibition, Beyond the Shape: El arte de Chente Rodriguez. For many, Vicente, “Chente,” has been a friend and a part of the community since the 1970s. He has dedicated his talent to the production of thousands of graphics and illustrations for schools, churches, events and causes.  But Chente’s strongest contribution is by far his beautiful artwork that speaks in a universal voice to the human spirit with colors, lines, and shapes.

On July 18, 1984, Mexic-Arte Museum was incorporated. 2025 will mark the 42nd anniversary of its founding. Mexic-Arte Museum is one of the few institutions in the US dedicated to preserving and presenting exhibitions and programs focusing on Mexican American and Latinx art and culture.

Friday May 2, 2025 was an extremely important day for the Mexican American community in Austin as we celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the Mexican American Heritage Corridor.

This year Mexic-Arte Museum is organizing multiple events throughout the weekend for the community to enjoy and learn about the history of Cinco de Mayo.

Join us for the opening reception of Beyond the Shape: El Arte de Chente Rodriguez on April 11 from 6 pm – 9 pm at the Mexic-Arte Museum! 

Thank you to the Mexic-Arte Museum Board of Directors!

We thank our dedicated generous sponsor and art supporter Elaine Salazar and Ampersand Art Supply! For over sixteen years, Ampersand has generously donated two hundred gesso boards annually to Mexic-Arte Museum’s Mix ‘n’ Mash art exhibit.

We thank you, our friends, and supporters who made possible all the great events and programs in 2024 at Mexic-Arte Museum. The community’s invaluable support makes possible interesting exhibitions, exciting cultural events, and artistic education programs.