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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Internship Program
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\n\n\n\nThe Spring 2026 internship program at Mexic-Arte Museum comprised dedicated students from The University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University\, each contributing to various museum departments. Their collective efforts enriched the museum’s programming and operations\, particularly through hands-on contributions to exhibits like En lo mas negro del verano and cultural events such as Viva la Vida and Mexic-Arte’s various Hispanic Heritage Month events. From curatorial research and educational content creation to event planning and development support\, the cohort gained valuable professional experience while advancing the museum’s mission to engage the public with Latino/x/e art and culture. Their behind-the-scenes work helped ensure the success of key initiatives and fostered deeper community connections. \n\n\n\n\n\nINTERNS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGinny Montero\n\n\n\nSpecial Events Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy name is Ginny\, and I am an Advertising major at the University of Texas at Austin! \n\n\n\nI applied to the Mexic-Arte Museum Internship because I’m drawn to meaningful\, impactful work. Mexic-Arte’s mission of cultural enrichment and the education of Mexican\, Latino\, and Latin American art resonated with me. I’m also always looking for opportunities to grow as a young professional\, especially within the nonprofit space. \n\n\n\nMy favorite project so far has been creating content for the museum. I’ve really enjoyed being part of something that highlights Austin’s vibrant creative community\, especially within a space that champions Latin American art and artists. It’s been rewarding to help showcase voices and perspectives that make the museum such a unique and inspiring place. \n\n\n\nThis internship has given me valuable hands-on experience and skills that will directly support my career\, wherever I may find myself in the future. In a short amount of time\, I’ve been able to explore multiple areas of marketing\, which has broadened my perspective and strengthened my adaptability. The flexibility to wear many different hats\, combined with the opportunity to collaborate with a supportive team\, has made this an especially rewarding experience so far. \n\n\n\nI’m really looking forward to staying involved in Austin’s creative community and being part of the upcoming events at Mexic-Arte Museum. As a Marketing and Special Events intern\, I get to help behind the scenes\, which makes seeing everything come together very rewarding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSophia Oliver\n\n\n\nGraphic Design Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy name is Sophia Oliver. I attend the University of Texas at Austin\, where I am studying Radio-Television-Film. \n\n\n\nI applied to the Mexic-Arte Museum Latino Museum Internship Expansion Project because I was interested in developing my graphic design skills alongside an organization that prides itself on preserving Latino art and culture. \n\n\n\nMy favorite project thus far has been working on the Lotería images. \n\n\n\nNot only do I get to expand my portfolio\, but I’ve also had the opportunity to learn more about how museums operate\, which is an experience I don’t think I would have had otherwise. \n\n\n\nI am looking forward to my trip to Europe this summer and continuing to grow creatively through new experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJacqueline Nakazono\n\n\n\nDevelopment Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy name is Jacqueline Nakazono and I attend UT Austin with a major in Economics \n\n\n\nI applied to the Mexic-Arte Museum Latino Museum Internship Expansion Project because I am always looking for ways to stay connected to my Hispanic roots. Being part of the Mexic-Arte team has allowed me to contribute to a mission that fosters and celebrates Hispanic art and culture. It’s been especially meaningful to support an organization that uplifts stories and perspectives that I didn’t always see growing up\, while also helping make them more accessible to the community. \n\n\n\nOne of my favorite experiences so far has been attending a nonprofit luncheon with my mentor\, Mindy Radike. During the event\, we learned about fundraising strategies and development efforts within the nonprofit space. I found it especially interesting to connect concepts I was already familiar with to new approaches I hadn’t previously considered. It gave me a deeper understanding of how organizations sustain their impact and strengthened my interest in nonprofit work. \n\n\n\nThis internship has strengthened both my professional and personal development. I’ve been able to build skills in organization and community engagement while gaining exposure to how cultural institutions operate behind the scenes. It has also expanded my understanding of nonprofit strategy\, particularly in areas like fundraising and outreach. Overall\, this experience is helping me better understand how to continuously grow and apply new skills. \n\n\n\nOutside of the museum\, I am actively involved in student leadership at the University of Texas\, where I contribute to initiatives that support professional development and community-building for Hispanic students. I’m especially passionate about creating opportunities that help others feel represented and connected\, whether through cultural spaces like Mexic-Arte or student organizations on campus. Moving forward\, I’m excited to continue building on these experiences and exploring ways to make a lasting impact in both professional and community settings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJomary Gonzales\n\n\n\nEducation Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy name is Jomary Gonzalez. I am a third-year student at UT Austin and a Spanish major. \n\n\n\nI had been following the museum on social media for a while and was really interested in many of their programs. I had personally never visited the museum before\, so when I noticed applications were open\, I saw it as an opportunity to immerse myself. \n\n\n\nMy favorite project has been working on the Cinco De Mayo educational pamphlet. I get to learn more about the holiday while also getting to see the amount of effort that goes into the event\, and being a part of it. It has been a really cool experience getting to see the process of everything that goes into such a big event! This project has been the most fun because I get to spend time researching for the pamphlet and also helping with its creation and completion. \n\n\n\nThis internship is helping me identify the specific areas where I work best. I never work on just one project\, and they are all pretty different\, which has helped me tremendously strengthen my skills in one area and learn new ones. I find this internship very helpful because I am not just sticking to one thing\, and I am learning things that are helping me decide what path I want to take in my career. \n\n\n\nI am looking forward to the Cinco de Mayo festival! It has been one of my favorite projects to work on\, and I get to see the event unfold while also knowing what the behind-the-scenes process was like. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Lyon\n\n\n\nEducation Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHello\, my name is Kate Lyon and I am one of the Education Interns at Mexic-Arte this spring! I am a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Art History\, and am from the suburbs of Chicago.  \n\n\n\nI am very passionate about teaching the public about different people and cultures through art\, and I applied to the Latino Museum Internship Expansion Project at Mexic-Arte to learn how the museum engages different audiences in the community through its education department. \n\n\n\nMy favorite project at the museum so far has been researching and brainstorming different ways to engage visitors through gallery activities for the upcoming Rosas y Revoluciones exhibit. I really enjoy the collaborative discussions that come with creating an activity for the gallery and it is teaching me a lot about being resourceful with space\, time\, and materials to create engaging and impactful experiences. \n\n\n\nMy goal with an art history degree is to work in museums to create meaningful experiences that foster an understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives through art. This internship is teaching me how to translate my research and writing skills from the classroom to interactive gallery experiences\, helping prepare me for a career in the museum field. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJacob Cardenas\n\n\n\nCuratorial Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy name is Jacob Cardenas\, and I study at University of Texas at Austin majoring in Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. \n\n\n\nI have been an admirer of the museum ever since I moved to Austin and it has been a dream of mine to be involved in any way I can. Seeing a gallery that exemplifies the ideas that I am trying to communicate through my art and giving Latinx artists a spotlight is so refreshing. Finding out that Mexic-Arte offered an internship to students was so exciting and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity. \n\n\n\nI have loved the process of looking at the actual artworks and getting to converse with other artists about their practice. It is so interesting to see the translation from artworks to text because it is not as straight of a line as you may think. Artists are complex\, multifaceted\, and present ideas/questions that bring to light subjects that are not so easy to talk about in our daily life. Having the opportunity to get an in depth look into how artists and galleries work together is something that has been very educational for my practice as an artist. \n\n\n\nDue to my major being in Studio Art\, I hope to be in a gallery setting in the future with whatever form that takes. I am honored to be a part of this internship and get a behind the curtain look at what it takes to make such a successful gallery run. I am already learning useful lessons about not only curating artworks\, but research\, writing\, and editing skills. It has also been a privilege to pick the brain of our amazing Curator\, Luisa Fernanda Perez\, and just soak in as much information as I can from such a knowledgeable individual. I hope this internship not only opens more doors\, but allows me to work with all these lovely people again in the future. \n\n\n\nI am most definitely looking forward to seeing how the space and the artworks culminate altogether to create a cohesive gallery. Having a small hand and watching how all of these things are put together has been such a special experience so far and I can’t wait to see visitors\, family\, and friends enjoy the artworks opening night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKseniya Portnaya\n\n\n\nCollections Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy name is Kseniya Portnaya\, and I am a double major in Art History and International Relations\, with a minor in Arts Management & Administration at UT Austin. Previously\, I had experience working behind the scenes in museums\, but I never had the chance to contribute to a place as special as the Mexic-Arte Museum\, deeply dedicated to cultural enrichment and education. I have really enjoyed exploring the nuances of condition reporting\, as well as simply getting to witness soooo many beautiful and creative artworks. \n\n\n\nBeing a Collections intern in this sweet and welcoming environment is incredibly motivating\, especially because my plan for the near future is to attend graduate school\, pursue a PhD in art history\, and enter the museum sphere\, working with non-traditional medium artworks. That is why seeing how different departments interact with one another has been such a perfect opportunity to expand my knowledge and skill set while also learning more about wonderful supervisors!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicholle Moreno\n\n\n\nCollections Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHi everyone\, my name is Nicholle Moreno. I am currently a junior at the University of Texas at Austin\, majoring in History with a minor in Kinesiology. \n\n\n\nIt has always been a passion of mine to work in a museum\, specifically behind the scenes\, handling documents\, organizing artifacts\, and fulfilling the main function of a museum\, bringing history to the people. Mexic- Arte’s mission to “cultivate the next generation of museum professionals by offering hands-on experience and career-building opportunities” aligns with my career goals as a historian. \n\n\n\nThe beauty of working in the Collections department is getting to be part of something new every day\, since work in a museum is never done. Right now\, I have enjoyed helping to prepare for the new and upcoming exhibit\, Roses y Revelaciones\, where I have had the opportunity to see the artwork\, textiles\, and artifacts\, and conduct a condition report on each item before they are put on display. \n\n\n\nI applied for a position in the Collections department to gain experience digitizing documents and artwork\, which will prepare me for a career as an archivist. Also\, it would enhance my efforts and provide me with the skills/experience I could use to fulfill my interest in preserving my community’s history. \n\n\n\nI am currently working with a community group I co-founded\, Nosotrxs Por El Valle\, touring a traveling exhibit entitled “Civil Rights in the Rio Grande Valley” and maintaining a digital archive associated with the panels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVanessa Medrano\n\n\n\nDigital Media Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy name is Vanessa Medrano\, and I am a senior studying Management Information Systems at The University of Texas at Austin.  \n\n\n\nI applied to the Digital Media Intern role because Mexic-Arte’s mission to provide cultural enrichment and represent Mexican culture is personally appealing to me as someone who grew up frequently attending the Mexican art museum closest to my home in Chicago. Additionally\, my extensive background in technology\, through my coursework\, work experience\, and personal projects\, made this position a strong fit for my skills.  \n\n\n\nSo far\, my favorite activity has been updating the Mexic-Arte website. I’ve worked on websites before\, but this was my first time working on a website that has already been built\, so getting to build on previous work and enhance it has been a really valuable learning experience.  \n\n\n\nThis experience is benefitting my career as someone going into Technology Consulting. It has given me experience working through a real world project lifecycle\, from gathering information\, asking the right questions\, and implementing solutions that create meaningful impact.  \n\n\n\nI look forward to seeing the impact of my work and to be a part of the upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration!
URL:https://mexic-artemuseum.org/event/fall-2025-internship-program-2/
CATEGORIES:Internships,Past Cohorts
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SUMMARY:Changarrito Residency: Carla Santillana
DESCRIPTION:NumbOil on Paper 16” x 20”2025\n\n\n\n\n\nPricklyOil on Denim54” x 30”2025\n\n\n\n\n\nMis queridas botas rojasOil on Paper 16” x 20”2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist\n\n\n\nCarla 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 balances studio practice with community engagement and arts education. Santillana holds a Master’s in Art Education from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor’s in Art Education from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Recent exhibitions include Sacred Spaces (Flower Shop Art Studio\, Brownsville\, 2025)\, Mujer-Eres: Raíces (San Benito Cultural Center\, 2025)\, Zine Gala (The Brick\, San Antonio\, 2025)\, and That Which Binds Us (Cactus Valley Art & Supply Co.\, Harlingen\, 2025). \n\n\n\nArtist Statement\n\n\n\nMy current work explores how rage is manifested\, inherited\, and released in the body. As a woman from a maternal lineage where frustration was often contained or dismissed\, I use this anger as a passage towards healing and agency. I treat denim as a representation of flesh. Its flexible\, resilient fibers mirror the body’s capacity to store and release trauma. Denim provides an intimate connection to my body while meeting me with its own material resistance and autonomy. These works give voice to the women in my family\, who have been historically overlooked. Rage here becomes the catalyst for agency\, a force I strive to redirect toward healing\, forgiveness\, and growth. \n\n\n\n\nLook at Carla’s work\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChangarrito Cart – April 2\,3\,16 in San Antonio & 18-19 in Austin\n\n\n\nArtists 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. \n\n\n\nCarla will be featuring her artwork on April 2nd\, 3rd\,16th in San Antonio at Print Matrix Space\, 1420 South Alamo\, from 6 – 10 PM. Then on April 18th & 19th from 12 – 3 PM in front of Mexic-Arte Museum on the Changarrito Cart. \n\n\n\nFollow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates on original work available for purchase and behind the scenes of the artist’s work\, space\, and creative process.
URL:https://mexic-artemuseum.org/event/changarrito-residency-carla-santillana/
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