Exhibitions

This group exhibition, a selection of artworks explores the theme of the musicians, performers, and music-makers who have made a meaningful impact. Those whose voices, instruments, styles, & stories have shaped culture, inspired & influenced communities. Over 200 artists created on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply.

Mexic- Arte Museum is pleased to announce the recent donation of the major artwork, The Origins of Medicine,” composed of two 9’x 29’ oil on canvas murals by Mexican artist, Rafael Navarro Barajas.

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.

For more than 20 years, Mexic-Arte museum has partnered with Totally Cool Totally Art to curate and host an exhibition to celebrate the artworks created by youth in Austin area REC centers.

This striking Mexican nativity scene, generously donated by Edwin R. Jordan, is the largest museum display in Texas, with over 400 pieces that reflect the way in which nacimiento-making has transformed within Mexico to integrate uniquely Mexican motifs, styles, and iconography.

Mexic-Arte Museum, The Austin Convention Center, The City of Austin, and Downtown Austin Alliance invite you to celebrate El Dia de los Muertos at Republic Square with live performances, a pop-up graveyard, the Viva la Vida prop figures, vendors, and more, in addition to the planned unveiling of Las Calaveras de la Calle 5! Let’s unite to celebrate life and honor beloved memories!

Calaveras de la Calle 5 is a temporary, three-month (October, November, December) art installation and activation, featuring six large-scale skull sculptures along the 5th Mexican American Heritage Corridor in Austin. Positioned at Republic Square, this installation celebrates the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the city. Each skull’s design highlights the contributions of Indigenous, Latine/x, Black, French, Asian, and Chicano cultures, offering visitors an opportunity to explore and learn about these rich cultural histories through the artwork and accompanying activities.

Marking its 42nd year, Mexic-Arte Museum’s Día de los Muertos celebration and the 2025 exhibition, En lo más negro del verano / In the Darkest Domain of Summer (September 5, 2025 – January 4, 2026), invite you to participate in our annual Call for Photos for the community Ofrenda. Each year, altars fill the gallery with memories, photos, and offerings that honor loved ones who are no longer with us. Join us in celebrating, remembering, and keeping this tradition alive together.