Changarrito

About Changarrito Program:

Changarrito is an art vending cart, conceptualized by artist Maximo Gonzalez as an alternative to the official gallery selection presented by the Mexican cultural authorities. The word “changarreando”, is a verb form that comes from the noun “changarro,” slang originating in Mexico City for “a small retail store.” The suffix “-ando” adds significant meaning to the word but can be summarized here as indicating the act or action of hanging out at a “changarro” with the featured artist.

Faithful to their original, informal spirit, Changarritos exist throughout the world, evolving as forums for the sale of original artwork to the general public, presentation of public programs, special curatorial projects, individual and collective exhibitions. Changarreando takes this a step further to connect with people through social media, generate interaction with art, and embrace the digital era with our existing programs!

True to the Mexic-Arte Museum’s mission, the Changarrito and Changarreando are dedicated to the presentation and promotion of contemporary Latinx and Latin American art. Normally, artists have the opportunity to sell their art on the Changarrito cart in front of the Museum (or an offsite location, as representative for the museum during various Austin festivals). Changarreando expands the reach of the artist by presenting their gallery online, while allowing the option to sell merch over Instagram and receive 100% of the sale.

Current

Changarrito Residency: Carla Santillana

Apr. 1, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2026

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 […]

Upcoming

Changarrito Residency: Marcela Homrich

May. 1, 2026 – May. 31, 2026

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 […]

Changarrito Residency: Lianna Villarreal

Jun. 1, 2026 – Jun. 30, 2026

About the Artist Lianna Villarreal is a jewelry artist based in Texas whose work exists at the intersection of art and science. Through her handmade jewelry brand Villa Atelier, she […]

Changarrito Residency: Citlali Delgado

Jul. 1, 2026 – Jul. 31, 2026

About the Artist Citlali Delgado is a Chicana visual artist from El Paso, Texas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New Mexico State University. Based in the borderlands, […]

past

Changarrito Residency: Paulina Rosiles

Mar. 1, 2026 – Mar. 31, 2026

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 […]

Changarrito Residency: Edward Gia

Feb. 1, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2026

About the Artist Edward Gia is an artist from New York, NY who is currently based in Austin, TX. His work maps the emotional terrain shaped by his Ecuadorian-Mexican American […]

Changarrito Residency: Jacob Garza

Jan. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2026

About the Artist Jacob M Garza Jr. is an artist, educator and academic advisor born and raised in San Antonio, TX, now rooted in Austin. When he is not creating, […]


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