About the Artist Ana Deisy Campos is a Salvadoran-American artist born in California and raised in Dallas, TX. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin, minoring in Art History (2025). She draws from her own experiences and retells stories of Salvadoran and Latino culture as […]
The Fall 2026 internship program at Mexic-Arte Museum comprised dedicated students from The University of Texas at Austin and Austin Community College, each contributing to various museum departments.
The Fall 2026 internship program at Mexic-Arte Museum comprised dedicated students from The University of Texas at Austin and Austin Community College, each contributing to various museum departments.
Museums often celebrate the artists whose works they exhibit, while the stories of the collectors and donors who preserve these works remain largely untold. Yet, collectors play a vital role in safeguarding cultural heritage, recognizing the importance of artists and artworks long before they enter museum collections. This exhibition highlights a selection of two-dimensional works from the Sandoval Collection, featuring photographs, prints, drawings, and other works on paper and canvas. Alongside these artworks are photographs and illustrations of Juan Sandoval, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of the collector whose vision, curiosity, and dedication made this remarkable collection possible.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT About the Exhibit Rooted in Indigenous traditions and shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, DÃa de los Muertos is a celebration of life, memory, and the enduring bonds between the living and those who came before us. During this celebration, traditionally observed on November 1 and 2nd, families prepare ofrendas with cempasúchil […]
About the Artist Sandra C. Fernandez is an Ecuadorian American artist whose work reflects her multicultural heritage and personal journey. Born in New York, raised in Ecuador, and now residing in Texas, she explores themes of identity, migration, displacement, and belonging, weaving together past and present to honor heritage and evoke connection. Her art transcends […]
Mexic-Arte Museum’s 43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade, part of Dia de los Muertos Celebrando Juntos, is Austin’s largest and longest-running DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event. Presented by the City of Austin's ACME Department, this year’s festival will take place on Saturday, October 24, at 4th Street and Congress Avenue. The festivities begin with a Grand Procession at 12 p.m. and activities will run until 6 p.m. Participants can enjoy the Mariposa Plaza with hands-on art activities, traditional foods, local artists, retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, and live performances throughout the day. Please join Mexic-Arte Museum in this free family-friendly cultural celebration!
About the Artist Mexican-born American-raised artist residing in Austin, TX (and the RGV) Reynaldo (Rey) Delgado. Artist Statement My work expresses a curiosity of our mysterious inner world– visions, thoughts, desires, fears. Out of this evasive substructure emerges a reality of our exterior environment, a world with much to be explored. @media only screen and […]