Events/Calendar

Past

Installation for Upcoming Exhibition – Museum Galleries Closed

Nov. 23, 2020 – Dec. 18, 2020

The Mexic-Arte Museum galleries will be closed from November 23rd – December 18th due to the install of the upcoming exhibition, Mexico, the Border and Beyond: Selections from the Juan Antonio Sandoval Jr. Collection. The Museum Store remains open to the public throughout this time. Please visit our Visit page for Museum Store hours. The upcoming exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, December 19th at 10am and will continue to remain open to the public until Sunday, May 30th. Please make sure to review our Health Protocols, before planning your visit to the Mexic-Arte Museum. Thank you.

Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Symposium: Its History and Celebration from Ancient to Contemporary Times

Nov. 7, 2020 – Nov. 7, 2020

The Mexic-Arte Museum would like to invite you to a three part symposium and Q&A as part of The 37th Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition with speakers Dr. Carey Rote, Elliot Lopez-Finn, Mary J. Andrade, Dr. Cary Cordova, Dr. Rachel González-Martin, Dr. Charlene Villasenor Black, with Mexic-Arte Museum Education Associate, Jose Martinez, Executive Director, Sylvia Orozco and Curator & Director of Programs, Dr. George Vargas as hosts. The discussion will shed light on the traditional holiday, it’s history and celebration, and the role it plays in modern times in the US and beyond. Please join us on Saturday, November 7th from 11:00am – 1:00pm with the Q&A taking place during the last 15 minutes of the online event.

ELA 25 Artist Talk Part One

Oct. 24, 2020 – Oct. 24, 2020

Join us on Saturday, October 24th from 11:00am – 11:45am CST via Facebook Live or Zoom as we present the first part to a 2 part video, showcasing this years ELA 25 artists. Artists: Michael Anthony Garcia, Yareth Fernandez, Hatziel Flores, Suzy Gonzalez, and Jellyfish Collective will share their artistic journey and give viewers a glimpse of their artwork currently on display at the Mexic-Arte Museum!

Online Opening Reception for The 37th Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition

Oct. 6, 2020 – Oct. 9, 2020

Welcome to the Mexic-Arte Museum Online Opening Reception for our current exhibition, The 37th Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition. Starting Thursday, October 1st at 5pm CST, online visitors will get a chance to look through our exhibition via our website with additional content such as exhibition virtual tours, a virtual experience of our gallery space, […]

Family Day

Aug. 30, 2020 – Aug. 30, 2020

Before planning your visit to the museum, please make sure you visit the Museum Health Protocols. Thank you. Our next Family Day Workshop at Mexic-Arte Museum will be a streaming event that takes place on Sunday, August 30th from 2pm – 3:30pm and will highlight our current exhibit, the Bruno Andrade Retrospective: A Native of […]

Puente de Arte Panel Discussion

Aug. 27, 2020 – Aug. 27, 2020

The Mexic-Arte Museum would like to invite you to a panel discussion centering on racism within the art community with speakers Dr. Cherise Smith, Tammie Rubin, Elaina Brown-Spence, Dr. Cary Cordova, and Mexic-Arte Museum Development Coordinator, Danielle Houtkooper as our moderator. In response to the Black Lives Matter protests, and social injustices happening across the […]

Media Mixer

Aug. 26, 2020 – Aug. 26, 2020

On Wednesday, August 26th, from 6 – 8pm CST, our education department will be hosting a free online painting workshop as a part of our current exhibition, “The Bruno Andrade Retrospective: A Native of South Texas.”

Online Opening Reception for Bruno Andrade Retrospective: A Native of South Texas Exhibition

Aug. 18, 2020 – Sep. 1, 2020

Artwork: Bruno Andrade, Live a Love, Oil on Canvas 76” x 96” 1993 The Mexic-Arte Museum will host its first ever Online Opening Reception for our current exhibition, Bruno Andrade Retrospective: A Native of South Texas. What does an online opening reception look like you ask? Starting on Monday, August 17th, online visitors will get […]

Amplify Austin Day 2020

Mar. 5, 2020 – Mar. 6, 2020

Help Make Viva la Vida Parade and Festival 2020 the Best Ever! Join us on Thursday March 5th and Friday March 6th  from 11:00am to 1:00pm to make your Amplify donation. Proceeds from this year’s Amplify campaign will benefit Viva La Vida –  Texas’ largest and longest-running Day of the Dead festival and parade! The Mexic-Arte team will be stationed outside the Museum to take donations, and […]

Domingos Gratis en Familia & Family Day Workshop

Mar. 1, 2020 – Mar. 1, 2020

Our next Family Day Workshop will take place on Sunday, March 1st from 12-4pm and it’ll be all about our current exhibit Unseen Prints from the Mexic-Arte Museum Collection, which closes on March 10th! Come screen print or learn how to make a zine. Free Admission as part of our H-E-B funded Domingos Gratis en […]

Dr. Cynthia Orozco’s Book Signing & Author Talk

Feb. 28, 2020 – Feb. 28, 2020

Cover image: (Closeup) Agent of Change: Adela Sloss-Vento, Mexican American Civil Rights Activist and Texas Feminist. Join us for Dr. Cynthia Orozco’s Book Signing and Author Talk this Friday from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Dr. Cynthia Orozco is a History & Humanities Professor at Eastern New Mexico University in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She will be presenting her newest book, Agent […]

Amplify Austin with Mexic-Arte and Waterloo Sparkling Water

Feb. 27, 2020 – Feb. 27, 2020

Join the Mexic-Arte Museum and Waterloo Sparkling Water to help raise money for Viva la Vida – Texas’ largest, and longest running Day of the Dead festival and parade. From 5-9pm, Spider House will be donating a portion of the bar sales to the Official Mexican + Mexican American Fine Arts Museum of Texas. Drink […]

Media Mixer: Unseen Prints & Screenprinting

Feb. 25, 2020 – Feb. 25, 2020

Mexic-Arte Museum will host the LAST Media Mixer for the Unseen Prints from the Mexic-Arte Museum Collection Exhibit. Come print your very own design on a tote bag using the block printing method. We will be demo-ing new screen print designs, so feel free to BYOStuff (bring your own teeshirt, tote bag, bandana etc.) to print on! Media […]

Third Thursday at the Mexic-Arte Museum

Feb. 20, 2020 – Feb. 20, 2020

Third Thursday at the Mexic-Arte Museum combines activities, informative panels, networking with Austin creatives, and a look at our current exhibitions. This month’s Third Thursday, February 20th is free admission from 5pm – 8pm. No need to RSVP – just come in! Cover Image by Javier Gonzalez

Closing Reception con Amor

Feb. 7, 2020 – Feb. 7, 2020

Admission: Free for Museum MembersAll Museum Members are allowed to bring a + 1 at no charge$10 for all non-Museum Members$25 Individual Full Year Museum Memberships at the door only About the event: You’re invited to our Mix ‘n’ Mash: Cosmologia Exhibition Closing Reception and Art Sale. Join us for a festive evening celebrating our […]

Young Latino Artists 18: Con/Juntos Exhibition

Jun. 13, 2013 – Aug. 5, 2013

Now in its eighteenth year, the current YLA exhibition Con/Juntos will be guest curated by visual artist Michael Anthony Garcia; the title, which means “With/Together,” reinforces the importance of the joining of ideas and of individuals with a common cause,

Unmasked: Lucha Libre

Jan. 25, 2013 – May. 26, 2013

In the Mexic-Arte Museum’s annex gallery, Unmasked: Lucha Libre presents examples of the masked tradition of Mexican wrestling sport and its infusion in popular culture and contemporary art.