About the Artist Paulina Rosiles (b. 2003) is a painter and multimedia artist from El Paso, Texas. She graduated with her BA from the University of Notre Dame in May 2025, double-majoring in Studio Art Honors and Economics, and minoring in Latino Studies. Her senior studio art thesis, Let’s Play Dress-Up, received the Father Anthony […]
The Spring 2026 internship program at Mexic-Arte Museum comprised dedicated students from The University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University, each contributing to various museum departments. Their collective efforts enriched the museum’s programming and operations, particularly through hands-on contributions to exhibits like En lo mas negro del verano and cultural events such as Viva la Vida and Mexic-Arte's various Hispanic Heritage Month events. From curatorial research and educational content creation to event planning and development support, the cohort gained valuable professional experience while advancing the museum’s mission to engage the public with Latino/x/e art and culture. Their behind-the-scenes work helped ensure the success of key initiatives and fostered deeper community connections.
Tejedoras del Espiritu: Rosas y Revelaciones centers indigenous women, especially those who work with textiles, as carriers of knowledge, lineage, and cultural heritage. Cindy and Ernesto Hernandez reference Coatlicue/Tonantzin as ancestral embodiments of that power.
About the Artist Carla Santillana is an artist and art educator from Brownsville, Texas, based in San Antonio. Working across oil painting, stitched textile collage, and works on paper, she balances studio practice with community engagement and arts education. Santillana holds a Master’s in Art Education from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor’s in Art […]
Rosas y Revelaciones: Homage to la Virgen de Guadalupe is an exhibition at Mexic-Arte Museum celebrating one of Mexico’s most enduring spiritual and cultural icons. Featuring wearable and textile works by artists from 16 states across Mexico, the exhibition explores devotion, identity, and innovation through garments inspired by La Virgen de Guadalupe. The exhibition also includes photographs by Jesse Herrera documenting Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Austin, a vital spiritual and cultural gathering place. Together, the textiles and photographs honor the Virgen’s enduring influence and the communities whose faith, creativity, and resilience continue to explore her legacy.
About the Artist I was born in the south of Brazil in a city called Porto Alegre, close to the border with Argentina, and I have German and Native Brazilian heritage. I grew up in an artsy environment - my mom is an art teacher and sculptor - and in my family any creative activity […]
Join Mexic-Arte Museum on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Festival at Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St. This community event is in partnership with the City of Austin Arts, Music, Culture and Entertainment Department and the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. The heart of this […]