Mary J. Andrade, Untitled, 1987 – 2016, Color Photograph, 11″ x 14″

Exhibitions

Expresiones de México, Arte de la Gente / Art of the People

Apr. 14, 2023 – Aug. 20, 2023

The artwork in Expresiones de Mexico, Arte de la Gente / Art of the People spans the gamut of tradition, technique, beauty, and time and Mexic-Arte Museum welcomes the community to share in the enjoyment, discovery, and appreciation of these incredible artworks and traditions.

upcoming

40 Years of Día de los Muertos

Sep. 16, 2023 – Nov. 26, 2023

The exhibit highlighting artwork from the collection focuses on images inspired by Día de los Muertos including ofrendas and works by Jose Guadalupe Posada and others.

past

Totally Cool Totally Art

Feb. 14, 2023 – Feb. 28, 2023

Totally Cool Totally Art is an annual exhibition presented every February in conjunction with the City of Austin and Parks and Recreation Department, featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography done by youth in grades 7th through 12th.

El Nacimiento

Dec. 10, 2022 – Feb. 5, 2023

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.

Nuestra Comunidad/Our Community – Memory and Remembrance Ofrenda

Oct. 1, 2022 – Nov. 20, 2022

This exhibit celebrates the return of the dead to their families and friends on November 1st and 2nd. Photos and offerings are assembled in a room to remember loved ones. Mexic-Arte invites the public to contribute a photo of a loved one.

The Origins of Medicine by Rafael Navarro Barajas

Sep. 16, 2022 – Feb. 5, 2023

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.