Bruno Andrade Retrospective

May 30, 2020 - August 30, 2020

This exhibition will mark the first retrospective exhibit from the distinguished American artist, Bruno Andrade (b. 1947 in San Antonio, Texas - 2013 in Corpus Christi, Texas). His work is inspired by nature, which he painted from memory and from his own interior vision. A Native painter of South Texs, he is most widely known for his colorful landscape and still life art.

Young Latinx Artists 25

September 18, 2020 - November 22, 2020

The 2020 Young Latino Exhibition (YLA) will be curated by Dr. George Vargas, Curator and Director of Programs at Mexic-Arte Museum, YLA 25 will feature contemporary artists who have participated in this emerging artists program series from the last 25 years.

Dia de los Muertos & Community Altars

September 13, 2019 - November 24, 2019

This year marks the 36th Annual Día de Los Muertos & Community Altars Exhibition which incorporates community ofrendas (altars), el Día de Los Muertos inspired art from the Museum’s permanent collection, a section dedicated to Mexican Revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata, mojigangas (large sculptures) from the Museum’s Viva la Vida Parade & Festival, and an art installation by our Artists in Residence Yocelyn Riojas and Jerry Silguero to raise awareness about immigration issues in the Borderlands.

Día de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is an ancient, Mexican and Mexican American religious holiday, with a historically rich tradition that integrates pre-Columbian and Catholic customs. It is often celebrated in Mexico on November 1st and 2nd (dates vary by region). For many Latin American countries, it is a time to honor and greet the departed as they make their journey back to be with the living each year. These days are a time for families and friends to gather in celebration of life and death. The circle of life, rather than loss and sorrow, is embraced. 

Community Ofrendas

This year’s ofrendas are dedicated to deceased loved ones created by artists and community groups in the styles of traditional regional Mexico and contemporary interpretations. The Mexic-Arte Museum and members of the community created an altar dedicated to the victims of the recent tragedy in El Paso, Texas in hopes to raise awareness in order to stop violence and work for change. The Museum invited guests from the local community to add photos, messages, and symbolic items to an “Ofrenda a Nuestra Comunidad Internacional de El Paso” to commemorate the lost lives. Other community altars include dedications to Rudy Mendez (Founder and Director of Ballet East), Sam Coronado (Co-Founder of Mexic-Arte Museum), Fernando Gomez Jr. (January 1922 - October 24, 1944) and other Mexican Americans who lost their lives fighting in the Pacific War (1941-1945) of World War II, Celso Pińa, Accordion Rebel Pan-Latin Music Pioneer, and others.

This year marks the 100th year anniversary of Mexican Revolutionary leader, Emiliano Zapata’s death. Zapata was the leader of the peasant revolution in the state of Morelos, and served as the inspiration for the agrarian movement called Zapatismo. The Museum will feature photographs from the archive of Agustín Victor Casasola (1874-1938), who gained recognition for his political photographs chronicling the Mexican Revolution; his photographs became some of the most iconic depictions of that era.

Mojigangas

Mexic-Arte Museum will be exhibiting a selection of mojigangas from the annual Viva la Vida Parade. Mojigangas are part of the tradition of cartonería, which is the making of three-dimensional sculptures with papier-mâché. The Spanish brought figures of cardboard, paper, and cloth to Mexico around 1600. During this time period, the dancing “mojigangas” were used to evoke joy during important religious pilgrimages. They were also fashioned as representations of saints and kings, though several public figures were also common. The tradition of the dances spread throughout Mexico and took on different manifestations according to the style of the local artisans and the materials available to them. Now, they are used as a form of celebration and performance during festivities such as Día de Los Muertos, El Dia de la Independencia, and Carnaval. The making of the giant puppets is made up of different parts. These include structural building for the interior body frame, piñata for the head, paper maché for the hands and other body parts, sewing for the costumes, and paint for the face. Over the years, the Mexic-Arte Museum commissioned artists to create various mojigangas for Austin’s Viva la Vida Parade & Festival.

About our Artists in Residence 

Multi-disciplinary artists and educators, Yocelyn Riojas and Jerry Silguero have partnered with local Texas nonprofit Raices to raise awareness about conditions in immigrant detention centers. This year they will be taking part in Mexic-Arte Museum’s Artist in Residence Education Program to continue the conversation around the theme of Borderlands. Their residency consists of a community involved workshop series, a final float or dynamic sculpture piece for the Viva la Vida Parade, and an audio-visual installation detailing the journey of a child going through the immigrant detention process as a part of the Community Ofrendas Exhibit.

Unseen Prints from the Mexic-Arte Museum Collection

December 13, 2019 - March 10, 2020

An exhibition displaying various forms of printmaking, including a print portfolio Tejanos: The Border Crossed Us, prints from the Mexico City based workshop Taller 75 Grados, and more.

Changarrito: with Nikki Diaz

Saturday, February 1, 2020, 12-4pm

Sunday, February 2, 2020, 12-4pm

Saturday, February 8, 2020, 12-4pm

Sunday, February 9, 2020, 12-4pm



About the Artist: Nikki Diaz was born and raised in El Paso, TX where she graduated with a B.F.A. in Painting from the University of Texas at El Paso. She currently resides in Austin, TX, where she's been teaching art classes and runs a small business with two other educators/border artists called Hermanas and Crafts. She also works on freelance painting, illustration, murals and is a full time parent to her eight year old son, Dexter.

About Changarrito Changarrito is a pop-up art cart, conceptualized by artist Maximo Gonzalez as an alternative to official gallery selections in Mexico. 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. Mexic-Arte Museum has hosted the Changarrito Artist Residency program since 2012 and has featured over 50 artists.

Mix ‘n’ Mash

December 13, 2019 - February 9, 2020

A group exhibition displaying artworks by 200+ local and regional artists created on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply. Each limited-edition Mix ‘n’ Mash artwork is uniquely crafted for the exhibition and all proceeds from Mix ‘n’ Mash support the Museum’s exhibition programming for children and adults.

Nacimiento Popular

December 13, 2019 - January 7, 2020

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.

Changarrito: with The Dead Bros Gang

Saturday, November 16, 2019, 12-6pm

Sunday, November 17, 2019, 12-6pm

Saturday, November 23, 2019, 12-6pm

Sunday, November 24, 2019, 12-6pm



About the Artist: The Dead Bros Gang is an artist collective consisting of three brothers, Alonso @thedeathhead, Gustavo Estrada @theghost11, and Omar @deadlyskull89, While the brothers do work independently as artists and murals, they also work together on projects. All three artists are self-taught and employ elements of street culture into their work. Much of their imagery incorporates the concept of death and the influence of Day of the Dead in their art. For more about their work, see their Instagram: @deadbrosgang

About Changarrito Changarrito is a pop-up art cart, conceptualized by artist Maximo Gonzalez as an alternative to official gallery selections in Mexico. 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. Mexic-Arte Museum has hosted the Changarrito Artist Residency program since 2012 and has featured over 50 artists.

Totally Cool Totally Art

February 14, 2020 - March 10, 2020

Totally Cool, Totally Art (TCTA) is a city program which offers community-based arts education for Austin teens in grades 7 to 12. Mexic-Arte Museum’s ongoing partnership with the City of Austin provides a formal gallery space for the display of artwork created by teens in TCTA after-school workshops.

Expresiones en Esculturas/ Expressions in Sculptures

June 21, 2019 – August 25, 2019

The Mexic-Arte Museum is pleased to present an exhibition of sculptures selected from the contemporary art collection. These artworks have been donated and collected over the past 35 years thanks to the support of generous artists and donors. The works on display range from figurative to conceptual and employ a variety of media including, but not limited to wood, fabric, plastic, clay, metal, and paper.

Featured Artists; Jose Acosta, Alejandra Almuelle, Arturo Castillo, Mery Godigna Collet, Evelyn Contreras, Einar and Jamex de la Torre, VM Fisk, Pedro Friedeberg, April Garcia, Francisco Godoy, John Gonzales, Robert Jackson Harrington, David Hernandez, Brígido Lara, Mario Rendon Lozano, Daniela Cavasos Madrigal, Randy Muniz, Lupe Ontiveros, Sylvia Orozco, Pio Pulido, Puro Chingon Collective (Claudia Aparicio-Gamundi, James Huizar, and Claudia Zapata), Rawmirez, Gil Rocha, Matthew Rodriguez, Mario Sagradini, Sebastián, Ishmael Soto, Victor Torres, Samuel Velasquez, and others.

Young Latinx Artists 24. BUEN VIVIR/VIVIR BIEN

June 21, 2019 – August 25, 2019

The twentieth fourth edition of the Young Latinx Artists Exhibition explores the theme of buen vivir, presenting artists interested in decolonizing Western worldviews by tackling issues such as climate change, the legacies of colonization, immigration, and racism. As scholar Eduardo Gudynas has argued, buen vivir originally embraces a number of indigenous traditions in which the notion of well-being includes cohabitation with others and nature,opposing classical Western development. Buen vivir, or vivir bien has been deployed by a number of social movements across Latin America––from Quechua peoples of the Andes to Black Brazilian feminists––that are opposed to the inequalities brought by global capitalism. Latinx communities in the US and Latin Americans have shared histories of struggles and have been impacted by bigotry, xenophobia, homophobia, and sexism, still, we find wisdom, action, and healing in the knowledges and experiences or our own diverse communities. Likewise, the artists in YLA24 offer us ways of dealing with the obscurities of our times, urging us to consider: what does it mean to radically live well?

Mexic-Arte Museum’s Young Latinx Artists 24’s guest curator, Tatiane Santa Rosa, is a Brazilian-born independent curator, art critic, and art historian. She is a 2018-19 Whitney Museum Independent Study Program fellow (Critical Studies), and a Ph.D. Candidate in the History of Art and Visual Culture Department at the University of California Santa Cruz. She graduated in 2015 with an MFA from the Art Criticism and Writing program at the School of Visual Arts, and has an MA in Art History, Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute of Art. A Creative Director at AnnexB artist residency (NY), Tatiane has curated exhibitions at A.I.R. Gallery, NARS Foundation, SPRING/BREAK Art Show, Fundação Pró-Memória (Brazil), and ArteActual FLASCO (Ecuador). She was a curatorial intern at MoMA-NY, the Whitney Museum of American Art (Whitney Biennial team, 2013-2014), and El Museo del Barrio. Her essays and reviews have been published by Guernica, The Brooklyn Rail, LatinxSpaces, ARTNews, Artcritical, Hyperallergic, and NewCityBrazil. Her essay on artist Joiri Minaya appeared in “The Matter of Photography in the Americas” exhibition catalogue, published by Stanford Press, 2018. From 2017 to 2018 she was a visiting faculty of the San Francisco Art Institute, California. She currently teaches at UC Santa Cruz and at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY-NY

Featured Artists; Carolina Caycedo (Los Angeles, CA), Mauricio Ortega Cortes (NYC, NY), Bel Falleiros (NYC/São Paulo, Brazil), Yareth Fernandez (Austin, TX), Joiri Minaya (NYC, NY), Alva Mooses (NYC, NY), Dalton Paula (Goiânia, Brazil), Angel Poyon (Comapala, Guatemala), Fernando Poyon(Comapala, Guatemala), Lina Puerta (NYC, NY), Ronny Quevedo(NYC, NY)..

Changarrito: with Robert J. Harrington

Saturday, May 11, 2029, 12-3pm

Sunday, May 12, 2019, 12-3pm

Saturday, May 18, 2019, 12-3pm

Sunday, May 19, 2019, 12-3pm



About the Artist: Robert Jackson Harrington creates drawings and sculptural installations from everyday materials that center on the concept of potential. Recent exhibitions include With Regards to Drawing at Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas and C Wut Stix, at Bill’s Junk in Houston, Texas. Currently he directs the Museum of Pocket Art and is a member of the Center for Experimental Practice and the curatorial collective, Los Outsiders, based in Austin, TX

About Changarrito Changarrito is a pop-up art cart, conceptualized by artist Maximo Gonzalez as an alternative to official gallery selections in Mexico. 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. Mexic-Arte Museum has hosted the Changarrito Artist Residency program since 2012 and has featured over 50 artists.

Crossing the Line: Drawings from the Mexic-Arte Museum Permanent Collection

March 29, 2019 – June 2, 2019

Mexic-Arte Museum is pleased to present an exhibition featuring drawings from the Museum’s Permanent Collection. The Museum’s collection originated from the desire to share the richness of Mexican and Latinx art with the community of Central Texas. Starting in 1984, the Museum began acquiring works of art for its Permanent Collection in order to fulfill its mission to collect, preserve and present Mexican, Latinx, and Latin American art and culture. This exhibition will mark the first time that the Museum will hold a Permanent Collection exhibition focused solely on drawings from its holdings.

Drawing, defined as a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium, uses many instruments such as graphite pencils, pen and ink, various kinds of paints, inked brushes, colored pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, erasers, markers, styluses, and metals. The works of more than forty artists will be on exhibit and employ these assorted techniques with diverse genres ranging from sketches for murals, to figurative renderings, to abstract notions that push the boundaries of what is considered a drawing.

Ashley Thomas (b. 1984 in Corpus Christi, Texas) creates larger than life graphite drawings that utilize specific icons and memories from her childhood that index traces of the feminine in material culture. David “Shek” Vega (b. in San Antonio, Texas), known for producing murals for the San Antonio Spurs, created a mural sized drawing for the exhibition, Promises of Independence & Revolution: Artists Interpreting Mexico where he used his personal experiences to interpret the Mexican Revolution and Independence. Lisette Chavez’s (b. in the Rio Grande Valley) work draws on the suppressive experiences she had growing up in a conservative Catholic family; these intricate drawings allude to judgement and religious hypocrisy. Andrei Renteria (b. 1986 in Chihuahua City, Mexico) draws on socio-political issues along the US/Mexico border and his work addresses subject matter of torture, violence, and the abuse of human rights. Andrew Anderson (b. 1977 in Mexico City), employs a minimal aesthetic combined with experimental approach to drawing that are devoid of references to material culture, and thus challenge the viewer to reconsider the notion of drawing.

Many of the artists have generously contributed their artworks to the Museum’s Permanent Collection through donations or commissions. We acknowledge and thank the artists and patrons for the donations that have made this collection possible. Important collections are built piece by piece. Together as a community, we are creating a collection with the pioneering works that serve to teach about our culture and heritage for generations to come.

Featured Artists: Andrew Anderson, Bruno Andrade, Lisette Chavez, Sam Z. Coronado, Fídencío Durán, Gaspar Enriquez, Raul Gonzalez, Tita Greisbach, John Hernandez, Luis Jimenez, Mario Rendón Lozano, Iker Larrauri, Alejandro Macias, Celia Alvarez Muñoz, Malaquias Montoya, Michael Menchaca, Paloma Mayorga, Randy Muniz, Aurora Orozco, Sylvia Orozco, Pio Pulido, Alonso Rey, Andrei Renteria, Felipe Reyes, Arturo Rivera, Megan Solis, Vargas-Suarez Universal, Ashley Thomas, Andrés Vera, David "Shek" Vega, José Villalobos, Regina Vater, Ricky Yanas, Sixto-Juan Zavala, and more

Changarrito: with Ulysses Cueto

Monday, March 11, 2019, 3-4pm

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 12-4pm



About the Artist: Ulysses Cueto was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He’s influenced by everyday materials and colors that remind him of home and day-to-day life. Through his work he aspires to create dialogue, encouraging viewers to engage in conversation and break through the unknown.



About Changarrito Changarrito is a pop-up art cart, conceptualized by artist Maximo Gonzalez as an alternative to official gallery selections in Mexico. 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. Mexic-Arte Museum has hosted the Changarrito Artist Residency program since 2012 and has featured over 50 artists.

La Huella Magistral: Homage to Master Printmakers

January 25, 2019 to June 2, 2019

Mexic-Arte Museum presents La Huella Magistral: Homage to Master Printmakers. The exhibition spotlights prints in Consejo Gráfico’s third Portfolio Exchange. Founded in 2000, Consejo Gráfico is an independent group of printmaking workshops formed to advance the legacy and viability of Latinx printmaking in the United States.

La Huella Magistral: Homage to Master Printmakers features works from 19 printmakers, each contributing an individual print to the limited edition portfolio. Each artist pays tribute to a master printmaker who mentored, taught, or inspired them and contributed artwork in their mentor’s preferred medium or recognizable style. Printmakers explore shared social justice issues including the defense of poor or oppressed peoples, a commitment to public education, and solidarity with workers.

Mexic-Arte Museum expands on the themes explored in the portfolio by incorporating prints from the Museum’s Permanent Collection. Works from master printmakers Ernesto De Soto, Sam Coronado, and Richard Duardo provide a more comprehensive look into the printmaking tradition while calling attention to the tradition’s far-reaching impact.

Featured Printmakers: René H. Arceo, Eliezer Berrios, Kay Brown Pepe Coronado, Marcos Dimas, Paul del Bosque, Sandra C. Fernández, Juan R. Fuentes, Luanda Lozano, Poli Marichal, Jaime Montiel, Malaquias Montoya, Betty Perez Cole, Ramiro Rodríguez, Marianne Sadowski, Joseph Segura, Francesco Siqueiros, Ricardo Xavier Serment, Nitza Tufiño

Chapel Shrine: Paintings by John Patrick Cobb

December 7, 2018 – January 6, 2019 and January 25, 2019 – March 3, 2019

Long admired for his meticulous and exacting approach to painting and his use of old fashioned techniques, Austin artist John Patrick Cobb has created renderings of Biblical imagery for more than three decades. Cobb studied at the Rhode Island School of Design before spending an extended period of time backing on a Vespa through Europe. He eventually returned to Austin and earned his Bachelor of Fine Art’s degree from St. Edward’s University.

Cobb’s works are inspired by his travels throughout Europe and the religious paintings he encountered in European chapels. He employs gold leaf and egg tempera, classic methods that date back to Byzantine iconographers, to create paintings of Biblical characters and scenes that resemble early Renaissance portraits.

Cobb’s works, however, subvert Eurocentric biblical iconography, centering Mexican and Mexican American subjects in his particular renderings of holy imagery. The Chapel Shrine series of paintings features both friends from the Austin community and people. The painting of Mary as a Child (the Mother of Jesus) depicts Mary with her Grandfather Joachim in spiritual preparation for their flight into Egypt with Joseph and the baby Jesus. Mary is represented as a young Latina girl from East Austin and St. Joachim is a man from Durango Mexico, who John worked with in farmer’s fields near the Colorado River east of Austin. Cobb encountered in his day-to-day, effectively calling attention to the divine, not as an abstract concept, but as encountered in a real-world context.

The exhibition features 19 paintings that fill an 11ft by 16ft handmade wooden chapel housed inside Mexic-Arte Museum. Individually, the works highlight distinct subjects while together they invite visitors to immerse themselves and meditate on themes pertinent during the holiday season. A series of essays by Dr. William Y. Penn Jr. serve as a meditation tool to aid the viewer in reflecting on the paintings.

Mix 'n' Mash: Migration

January 25, 2019 – February 10, 2019

Mexic-Arte Museum is pleased to announce the return of its annual Mix ‘n’ Mash exhibition. Opening January 25, 2019, Mix ‘n’ Mash: Migration will display works by over 200 artists, created on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply. Each limited-edition Mix ‘n’ Mash artwork is uniquely crafted for the exhibition, including a special selection exploring the theme of migration. All proceeds from Mix ‘n’ Mash: Migration support the Museum’s exhibitions, educational programming for children and adults, and the upkeep and care of the Museum's Permanent Collection.

Danzas Matlachines: Tesoros y Patrimonio Cultural, Las Tradiciónes Continúan

September 14 – November 25, 2018 and December 7, 2018 – January 6, 2019

On December 9, 1531, an apparition of the Virgin Mary appeared before a newly converted indigenous man, Juan Diego. The Virgen de Guadalupe appeared with a dark complexion and spoke in Nahuatl. She asked that a church be built in her name at the spot of her appearance, Tepeyac Hill near Mexico City and site of a shrine dedicated to the female Aztec deity Tonantzin. Juan Diego relayed his account to the disbelieving local bishop who in turn demanded additional evidence of the apparition. She appeared again on December 12, 1531 and instructed Juan Diego to collect roses in his tilma (a cloak). He took the roses to the bishop and when he opened his cloak, the roses fell to the floor revealing the image of the Virgen de Guadalupe imprinted on the inside.  The bishop saw this as confirmation of a divine miracle and it was then that the church was built. 

Accordingly, the Virgen de Guadalupe became inextricably tied to the indigenous cultures and traditions of Mexico. Each year, she is honored in on December 12th in a variety of forms including through matachin dances. Coinciding with the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexic-Arte Museum has extended the dates of its exhibition Danzas Matlachines: Tesoros y Patrimonio Cultural - Las Tradiciónes Continúan (Matlachine Dances: Treasures and Cultural Patrimony - The Traditions Continue). The exhibition examines the Matlachin dance traditions from the state of Coahuila in northern Mexico and highlights the continuing cultural practice in Austin, Texas. The exhibition is organized in conjunction with the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities collaborative relationship that was established in 1968.

The exhibit includes elaborate dance costumes, headdresses, footwear, banners, accessories, photographs, and video documentary organized by El Instituto Municipal de Cultura de Saltillo and is curated by Ivan Ariel Marquez Morales and Maria Magdalena Davila Salinas. Photographs and objects from artists and Matachine dance groups in Austin also demonstrate the tradition in Texas.

Mexic-Arte Museum would like to acknowledge the City of Saltillo, El Instituto Muncipal de Saltillo, the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the City of Austin, the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Associations, all the Matachine dancers and artists that have made this exhibition and tradition possible.

Nacimientos: Traditional Nativity Scenes from Mexico

December 7, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Christmas in Mexico is a vibrant and festive holiday season with a unique set of traditions that were formed by the blending of Spanish Colonial and indigenous Mexican cultures. The Aztec people of pre-Columbian Mexico paid homage to the birth of the god Huitzilopochtli during this time of year, with celebrations that began at midnight and continued throughout the following day. When Spanish colonialists brought the Christian faith to the Americas in the 16th century, missionaries noticed similarities between the Christian celebration of Christmas and the Aztec celebrations, facilitating the integration of Christianity into the lives of the indigenous people.

The tradition of setting up a manger can be traced back to St. Francis of Assisi. In 1223 A.D., it is said he journeyed to the Convent of Monte Colombo where he told a friend that he wanted to celebrate Christmas by creating a nativity scene as a reminder of the birth of Christ using a live donkey and ox. By the early 16th century when Spanish missionaries arrived in Mexico, the custom of setting up nacimientos, or nativity scenes, in churches and in private homes was already an ancient and well-established tradition in Europe. The European expression of the tradition reached Mexico via religious paintings and sculptures, which portrayed scenes of the nativity and other biblical events. When nativities were first introduced in Mexico, they were set up only in churches and other public places of worship, and it was not until decades later when it became more common to build them in convents and private homes. Today, the Mexican tradition of setting up a nativity scene retains its religious and spiritual significance. Each year on December 16th, nacimientos are set up in homes throughout the country.

As with many other art forms in Mexico, nativity scenes demonstrate the diversity and richness of is cultural ancestry. Perhaps more importantly, nacimientos capture the imagination and spirit of the people of this great country. To celebrate this tradition, Mexic-Arte Museum is pleased to present a variety of nacimientos from all over Mexico, including Oaxaca, Mexico City, Tonalá, Tzintzuntzan, Tlaquepaque, and other regions. The nativities in this exhibition are part of the Museum’s Permanent Collection, as well as have been generously donated and loaned by Edwin R. Jordan, Don and Polly Johnson, Daniel Miranda and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin.

Viva la Vida: Celebrating 35 Years of Mexic-Arte Museum’s Día de los Muertos

September 14 – November 25, 2018

Viva la Vida: Celebrating 35 Years of Mexic-Arte Museum’s Día de los Muertos is an exhibition presenting the Museum’s 35-year quest to share and expand the public’s knowledge about Day of the Dead. Día de los Muertos is a holiday with a historically rich tradition that integrates pre-Columbian and Catholic customs. It is celebrated in Mexico on November 1 and 2 in connection with the Catholic All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. It is a time to honor and greet the departed as the spirits make their journey back from Mictlan (the underworld) to be with the living each year. Día de los Muertos is a time for families and friends to gather in celebration—a time when the cycle of life and death, rather than loss and sorrow, are embraced.

While living in Mexico in 1979 and having interest in Mexican traditions, Mexic-Arte Museum Founders Sylvia Orozco and Pio Pulido visited San Andres Mixquic, a small community on the southeast edge of Mexico City to celebrate Día de los Muertos. These experiences later inspired the first Día de los Muertos exhibit, La Muerte Vive, and celebration in Austin, Texas in 1984 at the Arts Warehouse.

For over three decades, the Museum has presented exhibitions, performances, street festivals, videos, murals, installations, processions, publications, and other cultural manifestations. During this time, a marvelous transformation has occurred—what was historically a religious holiday has become an expressive commemoration of family and a celebration of Mexican and Mexican American life and culture.

This exhibition highlights artworks from the Permanent Collection and information assembled over thirty-five years. In the Museum entrance, items from the 2011 exhibition Death to Dollars: The Commercialization of Day of the Dead—curated by Claudia Zapata—demonstrate the popularity of Día de los Muertos. Some of the first works acquired for Mexic-Arte Museum include La Vida y La Muerte by Mexican artist Arturo Garcia Bustos, Jose Guadalupe Posada’s vintage Calavera prints, and multiple linocuts from the Taller de la Grafica Popular. Featured is Sam Coronado’s oil painting, Muerte, Celebración. Coronado, Mexic-Arte Museum’s third founder, painted this artwork for the Museum’s first Día de los Muertos exhibit. Coronado’s painting will return to the Museum permanently through the generous donation of Pam and Michael Reese. Viva la Vida: Celebrating 35 Years of Mexic-Arte Museum’s Día de los Muertos also includes documentary photographs by Mary Andrade, silkscreen prints from the Serie Project, and additional works by other Latinx artists. Popular art is represented by Felipe Linares’ papier-mâché sculpture and ceramics donated throughout the years.

For almost two generations, Mexic-Arte Museum has encouraged communal sharing of what were once private expressions of faith; and artists started creating altars as part of art exhibits. Mindful of the day’s historical-religious roots, Mexic-Arte Museum helped transform the celebration by mixing popular with traditional materials, sacred with secular objects, personal with social issues, and popular art with contemporary expressions. The underlying Mexican sense of commitment to honor the deceased has remained but the public expression has evolved into a voice for the Latinx community. Images of ofrendas created by artists, community, and Museum staff over the years are assembled in a projection in the exhibit.

This year with sadness and gratitude, the Museum commemorates the late Pio Pulido, founder of the Museum, who passed away on July 12, 2018. His energy will continue in his art, in the memories he leaves, and the Mexic-Arte Museum that he helped build. Other altars pay tribute to the following: Austin Lowrider family members who participated in the first Día de los Muertos processions, Francisco Gabilondo Soler, Cri-Cri: El Grillito Cantor, a Mexican composer and performer of children's songs built by Alina Flores and friends of the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, as well as the hundred-plus Mayan peoples of Guatemala whose lives were taken with the eruption of the volcano earlier this year; Felipe Linares and Carmen Caballero, cartoneria artists who immortalized skeletons into beautiful sculptural forms.

Viva la Vida: Celebrating 35 Years of Mexic-Arte Museum’s Día de los Muertos displays works from the Permanent Collection, ofrendas, and archival materials from the past years. Mexic-Arte Museum working with the community has transformed Día de los Muertos, a Mexican religious holiday into a uniquely Central Texas celebration of Mexican and Mexican American life and cultural identity. Join us as we celebrate Viva la Vida!

Changarrito with Stephanie Sandoval

Saturday, November 10 ,12-4pm

Sunday, November 11, 12-4pm

Saturday, November 12, 12-4pm

Sunday, November 13, 12-4pm



In conjunction with the East Austin Studio Tour, Stephanie Sandoval will be on hand on November 10 & 11 and 17 & 18 from 12-4pm as part of the Changarrito Artist in Residency Program. Stop by and meet the artist who will be featured at Canopy, 916 Springdale Rd.

Stephanie Sandoval's work expresses her identity as both a third-generation Mexican American and as a young woman inspired by radical Latinas. Her art applies modern-day visual culture to re-imagine Latinas and their characteristics in a contemporary, and sometimes satirical fashion.

About Changarrito:
Changarrito is a pop-up art cart, conceptualized by artist Maximo Gonzalez as an alternative to official gallery selections in Mexico. 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. Mexic-Arte Museum has hosted the Changarrito Artist Residency program since 2012 and has featured over 50 artists.

Young Latinx Artists 23: Beyond Walls, Between Gates, Under Bridges

Guest Curated by Rocha-Rochelli
June 15 – August 26, 2018

Young Latinx Artists 23: Beyond Walls, Between Gates, Under Bridges marks the 23rd year for this annual exhibition dedicated to the professional development of emerging Latinx artists and curators. YLA 23 brings together the works of eleven Latinx artists to explore the complexities of the U.S./Mexico border region. Drawing from their personal experiences, memories, histories, and familial bonds, the work of these artists focuses on the social, cultural, and political realities of life on the border.

Curator's Statement
Embedded into our beings, are the dreams of our parents and abuelitos. We are their living aspirations, their yearning hours of devotion for a creative opportunity. Molded with stories of hardship and struggle, religious upbringing, the smell of tortillas and sound of cumbias, young Latin artists today understand how crucial their creative role is in maintaining traditions and forging new ones. Beyond Walls, Between Gates, Under Bridges is a visual demonstration of who we are and the numerous obstacles of adversity we Latinxs, have endured and will continue to overcome.

YLA 23 Featured Artists Lisette Chavez (San Benito, TX), Evelyn Contreras (Santa Barbara, CA), Adrian Delgado (San Francisco, CA), Raul Gonzalez (Houston, TX), Alejandro Macias (Brownsville, TX), Juan Mora (Jalisco, MX), Andrew Ordonez (Fort Worth, TX), Natalia Rocafuerte (Campeche, MX), Abel Saucedo (El Paso, TX), Ana Treviño (Galveston, TX), and Jose Villanueva (San Luis Potosi, MX).

The Art of Olinalá

June 15 – August 26, 2018

The Art of Olinalá spotlights works by artisans of the state of Guerrero, located on the Pacific Coast of Southwest Mexico. These artists are dedicated to preserving centuries-old laborious methods of producing and applying lacquer—techniques that originate from the Olmec peoples, the mother culture of Mesoamerican civilizations. The little boxes Olinalá are the artistic pieces most emblematic of the region but artisans also produce other objects of great quality, such as gourds, chests, trays and jewelry boxes.

Unfortunately, the production and fabrication of this artwork fell significantly in the mid-twentieth century, due to complex economic and social circumstances, facing a real danger of abandonment. Nevertheless, the passion and vision of the Olinalá artisans has allowed them to overcome this crisis and escape extinction. Today, they have already established the foundations for the renaissance of their artwork and the recovery of their rich and distinctive culture.


This exhibition is done in collaboration with the Consul General of Mexico and sponsored by Agencia Mexicana de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo

Changarrito Project: Selections from the Collection 2016 – 2018

June 15 – August 26, 2018

Changarrito is a pop-up art cart, conceptualized by artist Máximo González as an alternative to the traditional exhibition spaces in Mexico. Originally from Argentina, González moved to Mexico City in 2003 where he developed an idea to create a movable display stand for artists to exhibit their work to the public. He began working with other artists to create the first Changarrito (in Spanish, changarro is slang for a “place of work”). Changarrito made its first appearance at the ARCO art fair in Madrid in 2005, and today there are various models existing throughout the world. The mobile cart was first brought to Austin by curator Leslie Moody Castro, and eventually found its home at Mexic-Arte Museum.

Since 2012, Mexic-Arte Museum has hosted more than 60 local and international artists through its Changarrito Artist Residency Program. During their residencies, artists display their work on the Changarrito cart outside the Museum and other locations throughout Austin. The Museum has acquired a vast collection of artworks ranging from traditional media, such as paintings, prints, and sculptures, to design-oriented collectible pop culture items, like zines, stickers, toys, and even car air fresheners. The upcoming exhibition, Changarrito Project: Selections from the Collection 2016 – 2018 will feature works displaying the diversity and richness found in the styles and techniques of the emerging Latinx artist community of Austin, making for a truly unique and rare insight into the Permanent Collection at Mexic-Arte Museum.

Desert Triangle Print Carpeta

Closed from 2/12/18 to 3/2/18 The Desert Triangle Print Carpeta exhibition will present the works of 30 printmakers from Tucson, El Paso (including Juarez and Las Cruces), and Albuquerque. The carpeta (print collection) was organized by KRRRL (Karl Whitaker). The collection features vibrant and diverse prints that display themes pertinent to the Southwest region.

Fotografía y Nuevos Medios: Selections from the Permanent Collection

Fotografía y Nuevos Medios: Selections from the Permanent Collection, explores the plurality of resistance, highlighting varied lineages of Latinx and Latin American resistance. This diverse exhibit, part of Mexic-Arte Museum’s Permanent Collection, ranges from traditional photography to other experimental forms, including video, installation, and non-traditional photography.

Mix ‘n’ Mash: Latina Legends

December 8, 2017 – January 7, 2018

The works of over 200 artists will be displayed on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply. Each limited-edition Mix ‘n’ Mash: Latina Legends artwork is uniquely crafted for the exhibition, including a special selection of Latina Legends inspired artworks. Artists who choose the Latina Legends theme (i.e Selena, Frida Kahlo, Celia Cruz, Rita Moreno, Virgin of Guadalupe, Dolores Huerta, Eva Longoria, Sandra Cisneros, Salma Hayek, Shakira, etc.) will be featured in a special section. All proceeds from Mix ‘n’ Mash support the Museum’s exhibitions, educational programming for children and adults, and the upkeep and care of the Museum's Permanent Collection.

Public Programming

Holiday Party, Exhibition, and Art Sale

Nacimientos: Traditional Mexican Nativity Scenes

December 8, 2017 – January 7, 2018

Nacimientos: Traditional Mexican Nativity Scenes presents the custom of Nacimentos that survives in present-day Mexico as a visual amalgam of indigenous pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial representations. On display are handmade nativity scenes from the Museum’s permanent collection that are crafted from a variety of materials. These altars depict not only the customary manger, but a reflection of Mexico’s landscape, such as cacti, turkeys, and market scenes.

Diego y Frida: A Smile in the Middle of the Way

September 15 – November 26, 2017

Diego y Frida: A Smile in the Middle of the Way is a photography exhibition that presents the encounters and discussions of this famous couple of the twentieth century through photographs by Guilermo Kahlo, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Edward Weston, Peter Jules, Ansel Adams, Nicholas Muray, Leo Matiz, Guillermo Zamora, Juan Guzmán, and others from the Museum House-Studio Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Mexic-Arte Museum will celebrate the 110th anniversary of Frida Kahlo through an altar and special silkscreens of the artist.

Love to Death: Community Altars

September 15 – November 26, 2017

Love to Death: Community Altars coincides with the Museum’s 34th Annual Celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Artists, community groups, and individuals are invited to create commemorative altars dedicated to the lives of influential figures who served the Austin community, figures from popular culture, and loved ones who have passed. Day of the Dead is an ancient, Mexican and Mexican American religious holiday, with a historically rich tradition that integrates pre-Columbian and Catholic customs. It is often celebrated in Mexico and November 1 and 2 (dates vary by region and may be longer) in connection with the Catholic Holy Days of All Saints’ Day and All Soul’s Day. For many Latin American countries, it is a time to honor and greet the departed as they make their journey back to be with the living each year. These days are a time for families and friends to gather in celebration of life and death. The circle of life, rather than loss and sorrow, is embraced. Mindful of the day’s historical-religious roots, Mexic-Arte Museum transforms the celebration by mixing popular with traditional materials, sacred with secular objects, personal with social issues, and popular art with contemporary expressions.

Young Latino Artists 22: ¡Ahora!

Guest Curated by Alana Coates
July 14 – August 27, 2017

YLA 22: ¡Ahora! marks the twenty-second installment of the emerging Latinx artist exhibition series at Mexic-Arte Museum. In an era of socio-political upheaval in the United States – from U.S.-Mexico border relations, to widespread economic inequalities, increased racial tensions, and subsequent hate on the rise across the country - the selected artists navigate matters of gender restrictions, immigration politics, cultural heritage, and privilege. Their artworks confront viewers with prominent issues of the contemporary Latinx experience in the United States.

YLA 22 Featured Artists
Nansi Guevara (Laredo, Texas), Daniela Cavazos Madrigal (Laredo, Texas), Mark Anthony Martinez (San Antonio, Texas), Michael Martinez (San Antonio, Texas), Paloma Mayorga (Austin, Texas), Ashley Mireles (San Antonio, Texas), Andrei Rentería (Chihuahua City, Mexico/ Presidio, Texas), and José Villalobos (El Paso, Texas).

Related Programming:
7/14/17 – Opening Reception
7/15/17 – Member Brunch
7/15/17 – Art Tour
7/27/17 – Poetix en Flux
8/6/17 – Family Day with Ashley Mireles

Capricho

Project by Mark Menjivar
July 14 – August 27, 2017

Capricho is a project by artist Mark Menjivar that activates the archives of his late grandfather, Joe Font. Originally from Puerto Rico, Font extensively photographed various places in Latin America for a period of over 30 years. A main component of the project is a book of photographs taken by Font, which has contextual information added by family and friends at his funeral. Menjivar complied, scanned, and laid out these archives into a new book with some hand written text. Additionally, Menjivar will work with families in the community to tend to their own family archives and create meaningful projects that reveal a shared human experience.

Related Programming:
7/14/17 – Opening Reception
8/20/17 – Family Archives Workshop

Sebastián: The Geometry of Space and Time

Main and Annex Galleries:
April 8, 2017 – June 25, 2017

Sebastián: The Geometry of Space and Time will mark the first time an exhibition of Sebastián’s work is exhibited in the City of Austin. This historic exhibition examines his artistic practice in relation to mathematical concepts and their overlap with his designs and sculptures. He often combines the brilliant colors with the abstract forms of minimalism that are both gestural and emotionally expressive. The exhibition includes examples of his Public Art; Transformables; Quantics sculptures; and examples of his Fashion & Jewelry design. Read More.

Changarrito with Francisco Godoy

Saturday, May 13
12pm – 3pm

Sunday, May 14
12pm – 3pm

Saturday, May 20

12pm – 3pm

Sunday, May 21
12pm – 3pm

Francisco Godoy (b. 1979) is an artist and pediatrician, originally from Guatemala. His current body of work is inspired by his medical knowledge, as he explores the shape of the human heart. He uses a variety of mediums including paintings, graphics, collages, and art-objects, through which he hopes to evoke different emotions and experiences from his life. Godoy states, “As a doctor, I’ve had the opportunity to help other humans to heal their physical side. Nowadays, I consider art as a complement in my life that allows me to help humans to heal and nourish their souls.”

Changarrito is an art vending cart, conceptualized by artist Maximo Gonzalez as an alternative pop up art gallery. 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.

Changarrito with Joseph Silvas at SXSW

Thursday, March 16
10:00am – 12:00pm at Brush Square Museums
1:00pm – 6:00pm at Mexic-Arte Musuem

Friday, March 17
10:00am – 1:00pm at Brush Square Museums
2:00pm – 6:00pm at Mexic-Arte Musuem

Saturday, March 18
12:00pm – 5:00pm at Mexic-Arte Musuem

Sunday, March 19
12:00pm – 5:00pm at Mexic-Arte Musuem

Joseph Silvas (b. 1992 in El Paso, TX) was born into a military family and lived in Oklahoma, Germany, Killeen, and Fort Hood, all before settling down in his parents' hometown of San Antonio. After graduating from the Design and Technology Academy at Roosevelt High School, Silvas attended the University of the Incarnate Word to study Graphic Design. While still in school, he began showing and selling his work at pop-up art shows in 2013. Last year, Silvas opened up an art and design boutique/gallery in San Antonio called High Five Shop.

Silvas finds inspiration from Mexican American and San Antonio culture, and focuses on depicting messages of positivity and good vibes, creating works that are colorful and fun. His training in graphic design influenced his strive for meticulous, precise and clean designs, making his work minimalistic. According to the artist, a minimalistic technique allows him to find the essential components of a subject, and discard anything that he finds excessive.

Mix 'n' Mash: XOXO

02.11.17 – 03.05.17

The works of over 200 artists will be displayed on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply. Each limited-edition Mix ‘n’ Mash piece is uniquely crafted for the exhibition, including a special selection of Valentine's Day inspired artworks.

Opening Reception on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 5–9pm.

Changarreando: Instagram Takeover with Paul Valadez

Wednesday July 1, 2020 - Monday, July 13, 2020



About the Artist: Paul Valadez grew up in Stockton, CA and attended San Joaquin Delta College prior to attending the San Francisco Art Institute where he earned his BFA in Interdisciplinary Art in 1997. Valadez earned his MFA in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where he was awarded a Weiss Urban Livability Fellowship. Paul currently resides in Deep South Texas where he works as a full-time lecturer in the Art Department at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, formerly the University of Texas-Pan American, on the US/Mexico Border. He dreams of dining out every night but can’t right now!

Presenting Changarreando 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!

Changarrito Residency
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. For each Changarrito/Changarreando artist, the Museum acquires a work of art for its permanent collection.

Changarreando: Instagram Takeover with Manny Chapa

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - Monday, June 1, 2020



About the Artist: Manny Chapa creates paintings that speak on the beauty that exists within his Mexican heritage. His process includes observing the subject and translating it onto his canvas with detailed brushstrokes that tell a story. With every finished artwork, Manny conveys life, environment, traditions and the feeling of family. The challenge, he says, is to not let these emotions slip away with thought but to capture them in all their glory.

Presenting Changarreando 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!

Changarrito Residency
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. For each Changarrito/Changarreando artist, the Museum acquires a work of art for its permanent collection.

Changarreando: Instagram Takeover with Luis Angulo

Monday, April 27, 2020 - Sunday, May 17, 2020



About the Artist: Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Luis Angulo and his family emigrated to the US thirteen years ago. Not knowing a word in english, it was hard adjusting in the beginning. Fast forward twenty years later Luis, an Austin Texas resident, now explores his identity as a Venezuelan living in the US through his artwork. Politics, social issues and pop culture are all present throughout his work. Luis Angulo specializes in large scale public artworks, which involve sculpture, murals and art installations. His work often involves incorporating various communities in his work to create a deep connection to the history, culture and people. Luis enjoys creating art that is visually appealing and artwork that engages the viewer through message, meaning and symbolism.

Presenting Changarreando 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!

Changarrito Residency
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. For each Changarrito/Changarreando artist, the Museum acquires a work of art for its permanent collection.

Changarreando: Instagram Takeover with Savannah Diaz

Friday, March 27, 2020 - Wednesday, April 15, 2020



About the Artist: Currently based in Austin, Texas, Savannah Diaz is a visual artist whose works center on themes of her childhood and maternal energies. Born and raised in a largely Latinx community in Miami, Florida, her work is informed by and focused on revisiting memories of growing up in a Cuban-American household. Since 2017 Savannah has been exploring different mediums including wood working, wax sculpture, and digital collage- currently focusing on painting.

Presenting Changarreando 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!

Changarrito Residency
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. For each Changarrito/Changarreando artist, the Museum acquires a work of art for its permanent collection.

Totally Cool Totally Art

02.11.16 – 02.26.17

Totally Cool, Totally Art (TCTA) is a city program which offers community-based arts education for Austin teens in grades 7 to 12. Mexic-Arte Museum’s ongoing partnership with the City of Austin provides a formal gallery space for the display of artwork created by teens in TCTA after-school workshops. The TCTA exhibition will be on display in Mexic-Arte’s annex gallery from February 11-26th and features prints, paintings, multimedia, and 3-D works juried by TCTA staff, as well as Mexic-Arte Museum’s curator and education staff.

Changarrito with Mark Puente

Friday, February 10, 2017, 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Mexic-Arte Museum Saturday, February 11, 2017, 12:00 – 5:00 pm at the Museum of Human Achievement

Saturday, February 18, 2017, 12:00 – 3:00 pm at Mexic-Arte Museum Sunday, February 19, 2017, 12:00 – 3:00 pm at Mexic-Arte Museum

Mark Puente (1977, Boston, Massachusetts) draws inspiration from folk art, growing up in Guatemala, and the art and imagery of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). His pen and ink illustrations take on new life and meaning, as they are laser-etched onto milk-paint finished wood and other mediums. Mark also has a burgeoning interest in exploring the practice of printmaking. These modern folk works are produced in Mark’s East Austin home and studio, Nailivic Studios. His wife, Amy Exah, assists on the creative and business sides of the studio. The name is derived from the spelling of “civilian” backwards, and draws its root from the fact that “a civilian has both the right and the responsibility to change society for the best, by any means necessary”. Puente uses art as his tool of choice.

Artist Mark Puente will be exhibiting his work through the Changarrito pop up gallery during PrintAustin’s PrintExpo at the Museum of Human Achievement on February 11, 2017, 12:00 – 5:00pm. PrintAustin is dedicated to the Austin art community and galleries in its mission to share an enthusiasm for printmaking.

Icons & Symbols of the Borderland

Main Gallery
9.17 – 01.29.2016

Organized by the Juntos Art Association
Guest Curated by Diana Molina

Icons & Symbols of the Borderland embodies the landscape and cultural legacy of the U.S./Mexico borderland. The works of art presented are by artists living on and/or informed by the U.S./Mexico Border.

Organized by the Juntos Art Association, the exhibit is laid out thematically to create a visual framework for viewing these artworks, which pertain to socio-political issues, immigration topics, collective memory, philosophical ideals, religious iconography, the environmental landscape, and food culture.

The artistic renditions in this collection provide a regional context by which viewers can reflect upon their own roots, bridge connections to their cultural and environmental landscape, and envision their place within a global community.

The symbolism of a monarch butterfly, papel picado, Cerveza XX, and popular icons like Pancho Villa and La Virgen de Guadalupe are represented in an array of interpretations by JUNTOS artists.

Mesoamerican, Spanish, Mexican, and Native American elements are blended with the modern American cultural terrain and its consumer trends. As modern day interaction is spurred by the Internet, technology allows a person to classify and organize a broad spectrum of motifs— to better comprehend them within their universal historical significance and contribute to the story.

Serving as an external repository of accumulated memory built over the vastness of centuries and continents, these works of art shape a shared regional consciousness of place and time. Strung together, these works synthesize and collide.

Featured Artists: Richard Armendariz, Mark Clark, Antonio Castro, Socorro Diamondstein, Gaspar Enriquez, Mery Godigna Collet, Chris Grijalva-Garcia, Luis Gutierrez, Romy Saenz Hawkins, Wayne Hilton, Benito Huerta, Ilana Lapid w/ Priscilla Garcia, Lydia Limas, Cesar Martinez, Diana Molina, Delilah Montoya, Oscar Moya, Mia Rollow, Kent Rush, Victoria Suescum, and Miguel Valenzuela, and Andy Villarreal.

Nacimientos: Traditional Nativity Scenes from Mexico

Annex Gallery

December 9, 2016 – January 29, 2017

Nacimientos: Traditional Nativity Scenes from Mexico presents the tradition of Nacimientos that survives in present-day Mexico as a visual amalgam of indigenous pre-Colombian and Spanish Colonial representations. The exhibition features a rich tradition of handmade Nacimientos from the Museum’s permanent collection and loans from Edwin R. Jordan; many of the nativity scenes in a variety of materials depict a reflection of Mexico’s landscape, such as cacti, turkeys, and market scenes.

Changarrito with Samuel Velasquez

Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Samuel Velasquez is a San Antonio native surrealist that obtained his BFA at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is currently a painting instructor at Southwest School of Art in San Antonio, Texas. His intentions are to depict the nature of reality, and what is beyond human perception along with the things that live there. Velasquez’ paintings are a combination of universal stories with entities endlessly watching us.

Community Altars: A Celebration of Life

Annex Gallery
9.17 – 11.27.2016

Community Altars: A Celebration of Life coincides with the Museum’s 33rd Annual Celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

Artists, community groups, and individuals are invited to create commemorative altars to celebrate the lives of both influential figures who served the Austin community, but also loved ones who have passed.

Individuals will create altars that will be displayed in the Mexic-Arte Museum Annex Gallery from September 17 – November 13, 2016 and during the Museum’s Annual Viva la Vida Festival on October 29, 2016.

Día de los Muertos is an ancient, Mexican and Mexican American religious holiday, with a historically rich tradition that integrates pre-Columbian and Catholic customs. It is often celebrated in Mexico on November 1 and 2 (dates vary by region and may be longer) in connection with the Catholic Holy Days of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

For many Latin American countries, it is a time to honor and greet the departed as they make their journey back to be with the living each year. These days are a time for families and friends to gather in celebration of life and death. The circle of life, rather than loss and sorrow, is embraced.

Mindful of the day’s historical-religious roots, Mexic-Arte Museum transforms the celebration by mixing popular with traditional materials, sacred with secular objects, personal with social issues, and popular art with contemporary expressions.

Changarrito with Claudia Zapata (Mapache Bear Press)

East Weekends Nov. 12, 13 & 19, 20. 12 - 3pm. 916 Springdale Rd.

Claudia Zapata founded Mapache Bear Press in 2015 to serve as a dedicatory outlet for POC (people of color) and queer artists’ creations. From interviews with punk icons, street art, feminist comics, limited edition art anthologies, and landscape color photography, each paper-based nostalgic montage focuses on the unique perspective of its creator via text and image.

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ABOUT CHANGARRITO

Changarrito is an art vending cart, conceptualized by artist Maximo Gonzalez as an alternative pop-up art gallery. 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.

Changarrito with Mayra Zamora

October 1 & 2, 2016

12 noon - 3:00 pm

Zamora was born in Austin and raised in the small town of Tivoli, Texas. She graduated top of her class, receiving numerous scholarships which helped fuel her dream of being an Educator and an Artist. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi. Zamora currently works at the Art Museum of South Texas as an Outreach Coordinator and Arts After-School Teacher at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center and for Kspace Contemporary as an Outreach art teacher. The artist has participated in exhibitions in North and South Texas, New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Corpus Christi’s Annual Day of the Dead celebration, Fiesta de la Flor, 1 of 24 artists selected to participate in Phase I and Phase II of the Loteria Mural in downtown Corpus Christ, and much more. She is a member of Kspace Contemporary Art Gallery, Nexus Art Collective, RAWartists International Art Group, & V.I.P International Art Group.

Young Latino Artists 21: Amexican@

June 18 – August 28, 2016

Guest Curator: David “Shek” Vega

Now in its 21st year, the Young Latino Artists (YLA) exhibition provides emerging Latina/o artists with professional-level museum experience and exposure. Guest curated by David “Shek” Vega, YLA 21: Amexican@ focuses on Latina/o artists who grew up as part of the Millennial Generation. Raised in predominantly Latina/o-populated locales, these artists have altered their way of representing traditional Latina/o works as seen from art produced in response to the Chicano Movement of the 1960s-70s. Art produced by Millennials reflects an inner dialogue; one that resonates with themselves, their Latina/o upbringing, nostalgia, and the influence of the digital age, and the current cultural climate in the United States. Religious iconography, vibrant colors, familiar cultural references, personal issues to the artist, and a solid sense of connection to community are all themes found in the exhibition.

“We are Mexican, we are American, we are the creation of Amexican@.” – David “Shek” Vega

Featured YLA 21 Artists: Vanessa Centeno (New Orleans, LA); Justo Cisneros (San Antonio, TX); Essentials Collective (Austin, TX); Hatziel Flores (Dallas, TX); Destiny Mata (New York, NY); James Medrano (San Antonio, TX); Chris Montoya (San Antonio, TX); Jaime “Flan” Munoz (Los Angeles, CA); Zeke Pena (El Paso, TX); Daniela Riojas (San Antonio, TX); and, Larry Servin (San Antonio, TX).

Press:Mexic-Arte’s Young Latino Artists exhibit is distinctly 21st century via The Austin American-Statesman.

"Young Latino Artists 21: Amexican@" at Mexic-Arte Museum via Austin Chronicle

Changarrito Project: Selections from the Collection 2015-2016

June 18 – August 28, 2016

Changarrito Project: Selections from the Collection 2015-2016 highlights works of art acquired during the Changarrito Residencies at the Mexic-Arte Museum. “Changarrito” is an art vending cart, conceptualized by artist Maximo Gonzalez as an alternative to the official gallery selections presented by the Mexican cultural authorities. Since 2012, the curators from the Mexic-Arte Museum have selected over 45 artists to participate in the Changarrito Project. Artists display their artworks on the Changarrito cart outside the museum; everything for sale is accessible in price, and one hundred percent of the sales proceeds go to the artists. True to the Mexic-Arte Museum’s mission, the Changarrito is dedicated to the presentation and promotion of contemporary Latina/o and Latin American art. The exhibition will feature works collected by the museum during these residencies. The art on display ranges from toys, serigraphs, paintings, sketches, zines and other portable works of art.

Select Changarrito Project Artists: Alejandra Almuelle; Andrew Anderson; Briar Bonifacio; Daniel Cobos; Faustinus Deraet; John Gonzales; Los Printmakers de San Anto Collective; Ender Martos; John Medina; Pedro Perez; Josue Rawmirez; Coco Rico; Natalia Rodriguez; Lys Santamaria; Sixto-Juan Zavala; and, Raquel Zawrotny.

Changarrito with Hector Carmona Miranda

Friday, June 17 from 6:00-9:00 PM

Saturday, June 18 from 12:00-3:00 PM

Saturday, June 25 from 12:00-3:00 PM

Sunday, June 26 from 12:00-3:00 PM

Hector Carmona Miranda (b. 1979 in Mexico City) was encouraged to pursue the arts from a young age. He move to El Paso in 2009 and Austin in 2011. After spending a decade working as a designer and 3D modeler, he graduated with his B.F.A. in Studio Art (emphasis on Photography) from the University of Texas at Austin. His work explores how traditional materials such as metals fit together to form new materials such as 3D shapes. Coming from a long line of metal workers and metallurgists is what prompted him to experiment with blacksmithing in combination with 3D printing. After he finishes a piece, he uses lighting and a camera (digital and film) to enhance the different patterns and footprints that each of the materials and techniques produces with the final product being the photographic image.

Obra Gráfica: Selections from the Mexic-Arte Museum Print Collection

January 22, 2016 - May 29, 2016
(Closed for SXSW 2/29/16 - 3/26/2016)

Obra Gráfica: Selections from the Mexic-Arte Museum Print Collection features the Museum’s growing contemporary print collection with works by Latina/o and Latin American artists, including new works by Alejandra Almuelle and Michael Menchaca.

The Mexic-Arte Museum’s permanent collection originated from the desire to share Mexican, Latin American, and Latino/a Art with the Austin community. The Museum collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits a variety of art items in order to enrich the community with the creativity and vibrant history of the culture.

Changarrito with Lys Santamaria

WEST Austin Studio Tour stop #176 (Mexic-Arte Museum) WEST Weekends (May 14, 15, 21, 22), from 12:00-3:00 pm

Lys Santamaria was born in Colombia and raised in both Canada and the United States. Her beadwork is primarily inspired by her travels abroad and by influential women in her life. She enjoys using traditional beading techniques that reflect her cultural background. The repetitive motion of her work allows her time to meditate and each bead is woven with intention.

Changarrito with Raquel Zawrotny

Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 pm
Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 pm

Raquel Zawrotny is a native San Antonio surrealist artist who recently relocated right outside of Austin, Texas. She obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio and is an Art Instructor at the Southwest School of Arts in San Antonio. Zawrotny is influenced by folklore, mythology and cultural urban legends that she grew up with. She enjoys incorporating nostalgic images and sub cultural references from her childhood. Her artworks involve lush colors and impressionistic portrait characters.

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. 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.

Changarrito with Briar Bonifacio

Thursday March 17, 2016 from 12–3pm
Friday March 18, 2016 from 12–3pm
Saturday March 19, 2016 from 12–3pm

Born and raised in Austin, Briar Bonifacio is a self-taught muralist and graphic artist whose artwork adorns some of the most popular spots in the city. Largely inspired by cartoon-like imagery, the subjects of Bonifacio’s artworks are usually inanimate objects with human characteristics. Bonifacio’s use of characters multiple times in different artworks, gives his artwork a recognizable personality. Not only does the sense of humor Briar Bonifacio adds to his murals, serigraphs, and paintings make him a uniquely recognizable contemporary artist in Austin, but he has also exhibited in New York, Miami, San Francisco, Portland, Chicago and won residencies in Hartford’s Pope Park and New York’s Deitch Projects Art Parade. During his most recent residency in Hong Kong, he researched Wing Chun Kung Fu History and put on an art and DJ puppet show in a sky scraper while perfecting the science of juice smoovies. View more work here.

Changarrito with Josué Ramírez (Rawmirez)

Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 12 – 3 pm

Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 12 – 3 pm

Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 12 – 3 pm

Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 12 – 3 pm

Josué Ramírez (Rawmirez) is a border artist living and practicing in the Rio Grande Valley. Originally from Ciudad Mante Tamaulipas, Mexico, Rawmirez migrated to the US alongside his family as a child. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A in Mexican American Studies. Rawmirez focuses on stenciling as his main artistic method, but also creates works on canvas as well as producing street art. Additionally, his creations are not limited to a flat surface and include sculptures and mixed media pieces. In his work, Rawmirez explores themes such as sexuality and varying identities, while referencing popular culture, flora, traditional Mexican imagery, bilingualism, graffiti culture and patterns. By mixing and intersecting the meanings and definitions of these references through various channels Rawmirez reimagines and reinterprets his space and self in la frontera.

View more work here: Facebook: @josueramirez6, Instagram: @raw_mirez, Twitter: @josue_raw_mirez

Totally Cool, Totally Art (February 13, 2016-February 28, 2016)

Totally Cool, Totally Art (TCTA) is a city program which offers community-based arts education for Austin teens in grades 7 to 12.  Mexic-Arte Museum, through its ongoing partnership with the City of Austin, provides a formal gallery space for the display of artworks created by teens in TCTA after-school workshops. The 2016 TCTA exhibition will occur in Mexic-Arte Museum’s annex gallery from February 13-28th. The show will feature artworks chosen by a team of TCTA staff as well as Museum staff. The artwork includes prints, paintings, multimedia, and 3-D works by students of various ages all across Austin.

Changarrito with Alejandra Almuelle

January 24, 2016 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Alejandra Almuelle was born in Arequipa, Peru. She is a self-taught ceramic artist working in this medium for the past 24 years. Before moving to the United States, she spent time with a community of potters in Pizac, which is in the Sacred Valley of Cuzco, a major center for ceramic making in Peru. Addressing the functionality of the medium as well as its sculptural expression has been equally important for her. She has recently completed several series in which the common thread is the human shape. Speaking about her work, she states that “as a base medium, I feel clay is so appropriate for expressing the human journey because it is the stuff we are made of.” She first begun silk-screening imagery directly onto her clay forms 22 years ago at Coronado Studio with master printer Pepe Coronado.

Mix 'n' Mash: Austin Lotería!

December 4, 2015 – January 3, 2016

Mix 'n' Mash: Austin Lotería! is a group exhibition and art sale. The works of over 100 artists will be displayed on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply. Each limited-edition Mix ‘n’ Mash piece is uniquely crafted for the exhibition, inspired by an exciting twist on the theme of the Lotería card game: Austin Lotería.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Nacimientos: Traditional Nativity Scenes from Mexico

December 4, 2015 – January 3, 2016

Nacimientos: Traditional Nativity Scenes from Mexico presents the tradition of Nacimientos that survives in present-day Mexico as a visual amalgam of indigenous pre-Colombian and Spanish Colonial representations. The exhibition features a rich tradition of handmade Nacimientos from the Museum’s permanent collection and loans from Edwin R. Jordan; many of the nativity scenes depict a reflection of Mexico’s landscape, such as cacti, turkeys, and market scenes.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Community Altars: Ofrendas Inspired from the States of Mexico

September 12 – November 22, 2015

Mexic-Arte Museum will invite community members and visual artists to celebrate el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday (November 1–2). To honor their deceased relatives and friends, artists will create ornate altars consisting of traditional adornments such as cempasuchitl (marigolds), foodstuffs, and memorabilia commemorating individuals who were dear to them. This year the Mexic-Arte Museum will present altars in the style of each state in Mexico.

31 Years of Mexic-Arte Museum’s Día de los Muertos: A Voice of the Community

September 12 – November 22, 2015

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient, Mexican and Mexican American religious holiday. In its 31 year quest to educate the public about the day’s significance, Mexic-Arte Museum has presented exhibitions, performances, street festivals, videos, murals, installations, processions, publications and other cultural manifestations. During this time, a marvelous transformation has occurred—what was historically a religious holiday has become an expressive commemoration of family and a celebration of Mexican and Mexican American life and culture in Austin. This project accentuates the impact that a small museum with a grand vision can make in a community. This interpretive exhibition will document, through the presentation of archival materials on Day of the Dead, how the museum has served as an outlet for the community to comment on current issues such as immigration reform and the death penalty; and express a uniquely Austin Mexican and Mexican American identity and heritage.

Changarrito with Natalia Rodriguez

Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Natalia Rodriguez is a Chicago born, Texas raised artist with a penchant for black and white illustration. Natalia graduated from St. Edward’s University with a BFA in Studio Art. Her artwork is influenced by imagery from Latina/o popular culture, tattoo culture, and graphic novels. Illustration and practice in printmaking has served as her gateway into screen printing and zine making, art forms that historically encourage conversation and sense of community through self-expression. Natalia likes to participate in collaborative works as a way to embolden and diversify her artistic process and remove the need to give in to creative inhibitions.

View more of her work here

Changarrito with Faustinus Deraet

Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Faustinus Deraet (b. Antwerp, Belgium) is an Austin based photographer, who grew up in Mexico City. He obtained a Bachelor's in Computer Systems from the Universidad Iberoamericana; and, after working for seven years at IBM, he decided to pursue his passion for photography. He returned to school to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Photography at Escuela Activa de Fotografia. He then opened and ran a successful photo studio, La Vida Privada (The Private Life) where for several years he photographed top Latin American celebrities. He has been honored to work with: Andrew Hinman Arquitecture, Iron Thread Design, Keller Williams, Nside magazine, Nui Organics, Remax, Think Street, Tribeza, and Univision, among others.

In reference to the saying "a picture is worth a thousand words", Deraet states:

A picture is also worth a thousand feelings and a thousand memories. Not only because they are my photos, but because they reflect what I felt, and what I saw. What I thought was a simple and ordinary photographic moment became a particular event in my mind, in my soul, in my life....the photographed object or situation spoke to me and made an unconscious connection. It is not until I see the image that my internal dialogue starts to talk and to realize that the taken photograph has a deeper meaning that the image by itself.

View more of his work at faustinusderaet.com

Changarrito with Coco Rico

Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, August 9, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm


Coco Rico describes her artistic process and inspiration as follows: My prints contain “some sort of vegetation”, which relates back to my upbringing. My mother was born and raised in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico. My father born and raised in Capulin, Michoacan, Mexico. Both my parents have worked in agriculture for as long as I can remember. My upbringing and Mexican cultural background have lead me to experience a special, spiritual, unbreakable bond with my parents. They have shared their stories with me from when they first came to California in the 70’s and listening to their struggles had opened my eyes to the many opportunities I have here in the United States. In my lithographs and drawing, I “transform” my memories into independent visual metaphors using birds, branches, and small (almost invisible) text. These repeated imageries are intended to give insight into my relationships, especially with my mom, my unstable childhood, and emotional loving of animals.

Herradura Barrel Art Collection

July 24th – August 23rd 2015

Since 1870, Herradura has made its tequila with extreme attention to detail and craft. Inspired by its own tequila-making process and the by the craft that goes into every form of creative expression, Herradura presents the Barrel Art Program. Using Herradura’s charred American White Oak barrels as a medium, artists across the country are able to demonstrate their artistic capabilities without limits.

Related Programming:
Before Distillation: Agave’s Honey Water
A screening and discussion of Burrito de Agua-Miel
Thursday, August 13th, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at 1:00pm
Free for Members or Free with $5 Admission
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In conjunction with the TEQUILA HERRADURA Barrel Art Exhibition, join Mexic-Arte Museum for two screenings and discussion of the short film Burrito de Agua-Miel. Following a day in the life of Juan Ortiz Martinez, the film focuses on the process of harvesting aguamiel for market in a small ranch outside of Zacatecas, Mexico. In translation with Sylvia Orozco, Casimiro de la Cruz will discuss his experiences with the film team, the process of harvesting aguamiel, and why this tradition is disappearing.

Young Latino Artists 20: WITHIN REACH

Guest Curator: Ricky Yanas

June 12, 2015 – August 23, 2015

The Young Latino Artists (YLA) exhibition has historically provided Latina/o artists under the age of thirty-five with professional-level museum experience and exposure. Now in its twentieth year, the next YLA exhibition, Within Reach, will be guest curated by, visual artist, Ricky Yanas. YLA 20 will focus on two intersecting themes prominent in the works of nine artists: one of destruction/negation and one of re-interpretation/revitalization. Through processes of collage, archiving, and personal/environmental exploration these artists are beginning to break down the alienating messages produced by dominant corporate culture, finding new symbols and new mythologies in their own personal histories and the physical space around them. The title of the exhibition, Within Reach, refers not only to the proximity of these artists to their materials and their subjects, but also to a possible future free of corrosive mainstream influences and driven by trust in one's own life experiences

Artists: Jaime Alvarez, Annmarie Avila, Tamara Becerra Valdez, Grimaldi Baez, Isaiah Carrasco, Teresa Cervantes, Lauren Moya-Ford, Ashley Thomas, Hope Mora

Changarrito with Sixto-Juan Zavala

Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm


Sixto-Juan Zavala was born and raised in south Texas. He is an art director, designer, and illustrator, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from Texas State University (2010). He specializes in identity work, poster design, illustration, and their applications in social media. Zavala’s work reflects his interest in popular culture, especially art, fashion, music, and literature. His use of illustration, collage, and custom typography creates layered and evocative imagery.

Zavala has created designs for corporations such as Taco Cabana and Goodwill in San Antonio. From 2010 through 2013 Zavala worked at BradfordLawton, LLC, a San Antonio based agency specializing in corporate strategy, brand transformation, and advertising. Zavala currently Freelances and serves as art director and VJ (Video Jockey) for Essentials, a multi-media applied arts collective.

Serie Project: Special Editions

June 12, 2015 – July 12, 2015

The second exhibition is Serie Project: Special Edition, featuring special, limited edition prints from artists who participated in the Serie Project Program. For 20 years, the Serie Project has upheld their mission by continuously collaborating with both established and emerging artists from all backgrounds and mediums to help them achieve their individual aspirations through the art of serigraphy. During this time, the Serie Project has continued to promote awareness of cultural diversity and its importance in the community through the production of the Special Editions. Special Editions were produced separately from the “Serie Editions” and these Special Editions originated from commissions, invitations, special projects, or separate portfolios. Each artist had a unique opportunity to learn or enhance their serigraphy technique and collaborate with the Master Printers at Coronado Studio to create an original limited edition of up to 50 prints. Artists have addressed issues of race, immigration, class, sexuality and gender in their artwork, in addition to approaching formal and conceptual aspects of serigraphy itself. As a result, the Serie Project collection exhibits a broad range of artistic themes and multicultural wealth.

Select Serie Project Artists: Eric Avery; Connie Arismendi; Sam Coronado; Gaspar Enriquez; Sandra C. Fernández; John Hernandez; Don Juan; Beili Liu; Alma Lopez; Celia Muñoz; Tony Ortega; Carlos Torralba; Vincent Valdez; and others.

Changarrito with Daniel Cobos

Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Daniel Cobos was raised in the Rio Grande Valley and studied Fine Arts at the University of Texas-Pan America (B.F.A. 2009). Similar to Spanglish, which combines the languages of English and Spanish, Daniel layers his drawings combining the use of old techniques with newer unrefined elements. He creates a dialogue through his work that is similar to that of an old man ranting about his life; instead of the artwork bringing answers, it poses more questions. Daniel is highly influenced by the sense of isolation that the Valley (McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, and Harlingen) offers and its disconnection from Mexico. His work draws from the idea of a "Limbo Town" (Edinburg, TX) with its ever-present silence and its "Guia" (Guide) so familiar, yet so remote, crossing past the Falfurrias check point from Mexico into a further and deeper section of the United States. His work is similar to a forgotten journal, found in the "Buffer Zone" (the area from the U.S. and Mexican Border to the Falfurrias check point), depicting images of someone’s attempts at producing fine art that captures the perspective of an isolated existence in this region of Texas. His work invites the viewer not to find answer, but to take a closer look at this confusion for the pure delight of gazing at the art.

Selections from the Contemporary Art Collection

January 23, 2015–May 31, 2015

Selections from the Mexic-Arte Museum Contemporary Art Collection will showcase the recent contemporary acquisitions of the Mexic-Arte Museum by artists such as David “Shek” Vega, Adriana Corral, Miguel Aragon, Teresa Cervantes, and Gil Rocha.

Selections from the Changarrito Collection: 2012 - 2014

January 23, 2015–February 8, 2015
March 5, 2015–May 31, 2015

In the annex gallery Selections from the Changarrito Permanent Collection from 2012-2014 will showcase acquired works from the Changarrito Residencies. The Changarrito Project is an international traveling mobile gallery that provides an alternative method of showcasing artwork for contemporary artists. Mexic-Arte Museum received one of the Changarrito carts, and has invited over 15 artists to participate. Works acquired from these residencies will be on display, ranging from tapes, zines, toys,miniature sculpture, paintings, sketches, and other portable works on paper.

Changarrito with Tony Perez

Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

This month the Mexic-Arte Museum is participating in the West Austin Studio Tour and Tony Perez will be the Changarrito residency artist featured. He is an Austin based graphic designer, screen printer, and local business owner (Ramona Press). Originally from Miami, Indiana, Tony has a BFA from Indiana Wesleyan University, with focuses in graphic design and printmaking. Tony’s creative style is largely reflective of his upbringing in rural, small town, Indiana. He creates conceptual but minimalistic designs, largely relying on simple shapes, lines, and naturally occurring textures. He considers screen printing an art as well as a craft, and considers different techniques from project to project. Tony views screen printing as not just a way to get a design down in physical form, but its an extension of the design and an integral part of a piece as a whole.

Changarrito with John Medina at thinkEAST as part of the Fusebox Festival

Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 12:00 – 7:00pm
Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 12:00 – 6:00pm

John Medina was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas; the hometown of Whataburger and Selena. He received his BFA from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and his MFA from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. He currently lives and works in San Antonio as an artist and designer for Alamo Basement. Medina often incorporates a variety of media into his artwork but has an affinity for hot glue and relief printing. His work is inspired by Mexican folklore, Texas history, urban legends, cryptozoology, quantum physics, religious iconography, cultural traditions, science fiction, comic books, “gangsta” rap, breakfast tacos and drunken story-telling. His latest accomplishment, a collaboration with San Anto Cultural Arts, was completion of the world's first stereoscopic 3-D mural entitled, Vision del Futuro. Located in downtown San Antonio, this large-scale mural project, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, features an innovative painting technique that is enhanced by the use of 3-D glasses.

For more information about Changarrito at the Fusebox Festival click here

Changarrito with Ender Martos

Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Ender Martos grew up in Merida, Venezuela and earned his BFA in Studio Art from The University of Texas at Austin. The Andes mountain range surrounding Martos’ birthplace served as his first inspiration. He specialized in drawing for the majority of his education, which he attributes to his understanding of structure. Martos uses the principles of drawing, architecture and design to create meticulously crafted works. Color, shape, and repetition are common themes in his work. Recently, Martos began working with plexiglass and fishing line to develop a new language of structure.

Totally Cool Totally Art (February 12, 2015–February 28, 2015)

Totally Cool Totally Art is an annual exhibition to celebrate and encourage artistic production among Austin’s teen community. Mexic-Arte Museum's ongoing partnership with the City of Austin provides a formal gallery space for the display of artwork created by teens in after-school workshops.

Mix ‘N Mash: Lotería! (December 5, 2014-January 4, 2015)

Mix 'n' Mash is a group exhibition and art sale featuring original works of art created by local, national, and international artists for sale. The theme for this year is the Lotería card game. Lotería, a game of chance similar to Bingo, is played with a set of 54 images printed on a deck of cards. As each card is pulled from the deck, a “caller” cries out a rhyme or riddle that corresponds to each particular image. The more quickly one can identify each icon based on its respective riddle the more successful a player he or she will be.

Changarrito with John Gonzales

Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, John Gonzales started making art in high school and continued his studies at the Art Institute of Dallas. He states that his work “deals with evoking the emotion of the battle of good and evil over ones soul. Expressing a balance and depth that is attainable within each of our hearts. My mediums of choice are acrylic on finished Birchwood, sometimes layered to expand on the natural depth and shape of each piece.” In addition to his paintings, John also creates Designer Toy Skulls.

John credits his “non-traditional style” to his experiences through screen printing and poster creation. He started Diablo Texas: “As a digital concept artist by trade, Diablo Texas lets me express my creative abilities through 3D computer modeling, painting, urban vinyl toys and a truly expanded media."

Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection (September 19-November 23, 2014 )

Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection, organized by the National Museum of Mexican Art in collaboration with Bank of America Corporation, is a unique exhibition of one of the most extensive corporate collections in the U.S. and takes a close look at the paintings, prints and photographs created over the past 80 years. The exhibition is curated by Cesáreo Moreno, NMMA Chief Curator and examines and celebrates work by artists on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border.

Changarrito with Los Printmakers de San Anto Collective

Saturday, January 24, 12 - 3 pm
Sunday, January 25, 12 - 3 pm
Saturday, January 31, 12 - 3 pm
Sunday, February 1, 12 - 3 pm

Los Printmakers de San Anto Collective is comprised of artists Sabrina Alfaro, Crystal Arias, Kayla Littlefield, Amanda Rangel, and Anthony Rundblade, all of whom are students finishing up their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Drawn together by a common interest in printmaking, these emerging Latina/o often work closely in the studio assisting each other as they experiment with varied printmaking techniques. Their works often explore issues pertaining to identity and feminist theory while incorporating elements of an increasing transnational culture and contemporary use of technology. Additionally, the collective gives back to the San Antonio community by creating art at demonstrations and volunteering at various art events for local organizations. The group was recently featured in the exhibition Print It Up (2014) at R Space, San Antonio, Texas.

Community Altars (September 19 – November 23, 2014)

Mexic-Arte Museum will invite community members and visual artists to celebrate the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday (November 1–2). To honor the dead, artists will create ornate altars consisting of traditional adornments such as cempasuchitl (marigolds), foodstuffs, and memorabilia commemorating a deceased individual. This year the Mexic-Arte Museum will commemorate the passing of one of the original co-founders, Sam Z. Coronado.

Changarrito with Lisette Chavez

Saturday, Novemer 1, 2014, 12-3 pm
Sunday, November 2, 2014, 12-3 pm
Saturday, November 8, 2014, 12-3 pm
Sunday, November 9, 2014, 12-3 pm

Lisette Chavez was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, earning her MA in Studio Art from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and her MFA from the University of Arizona in Tucson. Her enduring interest in lithography resulted from her love of drawing at an early age.  Her fondest childhood memories are of attending the numerous funerals of her extended family. This experience created a preoccupation with death at an early age and has inspired her to explore the ceremonial behaviors associated with honoring the body of a deceased person.  Chavez often seeks to find beauty in those things that most people fear, and she creates art about the unexplainable. Her most recent work questions faith and confronts the discomfort a person experiences in balancing religious beliefs with his or her everyday behaviors and actions.

Changarrito with Abbie Garcia

Saturday, October 4, 2014, 12-3 pm

Sunday, October 5, 2014, 12-3 pm

Saturday, October 11, 2014, 12-3 pm

Sunday, October 12, 2014, 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public.October’s resident is Abbie Garcia. Akin to what C.S. Lewis and others describe as Sehnsucht and the feeling encapsulated in the Portuguese word saudade, this sweet yearning is manifested in her craft through a playful subversion of traditional feminine and domestic arts in an ongoing rumination on the desire to build or find or love Home as a single woman in the liminal space of her mid-20s.

Changarrito with Natalie Villarreal

Dates & Times:

Saturday, September 20, 2014, 12-3 pm

Sunday, September 21, 2014, 12-3 pm

Saturday, September 27, 2014, 12-3 pm

Sunday, September 28, 2014, 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. September's resident is Natalie Villarreal. Her practice involves painting, drawing, and sculpture, and takes inspiration from the writers and artists of the 19th century. In the fast-paced world of the 21st century, Villarreal believes that a sense of beauty, once so important, has been neglected. She works to bring a sensibility towards beauty into her work through the painting of intimate objects. Natalie Villarreal graduated with a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin. She currently lives and works as an artist and marketing specialist in Austin, Texas.

Young Latina Artists 19: Y, Qué? (June 13- September 7, 2014)

The Young Latino Artists (YLA) exhibition has historically provided Latino artists under the age of thirty-five with professional-level museum experience and exposure. In 1996, the inception of the Young Latino Artists Exhibition resulted in one of the most highly anticipated annual traditions for the Mexic-Arte Museum. Now in its nineteenth year, the next YLA exhibition Y, Qué? will be guest curated by the Más Rudas Chicana Collective; Ruth Buentello, Sarah Castillo, Kristin Gamez, and Mari Hernandez. In a time where the validity and necessity of Latina art is in question in contemporary art, Y, Qué? (“and what!”) is a bold gesture of unflinching existence as well as an affirmation of the state of multiple identities. Curated by Más Rudas Chicana art collective based in San Antonio, Texas, Y, Qué? includes Latina artists cultivating an artistic vocabularies to understand the world around them. Their artistic languages at times converge and diverge, as they all work towards resolving conflicts that derive from questions related to race, class, cultural identity, gender, and sexuality. Selected artists include: Natalia Anciso, Daphne Arthur, Nani Chacon, Audrya Flores, Suzy Gonzalez, Alexis Herrera, Las Hermanas Iglesias, Annette Martinez, Senalka McDonald, Awilda Rodriguez Lora, Cristy C. Road, Linda Lucía Santana, and Fabiola Torralba.

Click here to view the Young Latina Artists 19: Y, Qué? catalog!

Women of the Serie Project (June 13- September 7, 2014)

The Serie Project is a non-profit Latino arts organization dedicated to the fine art of serigraphy. Since its inception, the Serie Project’s annual AIR (Artist in Residence) program invites artists to learn the serigraph printmaking technique and create a limited edition of prints under the guidance of a Master Printer. This year, Mexic-Arte Museum will highlight selected women artists who have participated in this Austin-based artist residency program.

Changarrito with Julia Arredondo

Dates & Times

Saturday, August 23, 2014, 12-3 pm

Sunday, August 24, 2014, 12-3 pm

Saturday, August 30, 2014, 12-3 pm

Sunday, August 31, 2014, 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. August's resident is Julia Arredondo. She is is a printmaker and indie publisher who received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. Touring the country Arredondo sells zines, prints, correspondence cards, and ephemera.

Changarrito with Federico and Lucero Archuleta

Dates & Times

Saturday, July 12, 2014: 12-3 pm

Sunday, July 13, 2014: 12-3 pm

Saturday, July 19, 2014: 12-3 pm

Sunday, July 20, 2014: 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public.July’s resident artists are Lucero and Federico Archuleta. Archuleta’s high-quality stencil art has quickly become part of Austin’s cityscape and has earned him a reputation as one of Austin’s most dynamic street artist and Lucero has worked for over 40 years as a classic portrait photographer.

Illustrating Anarchy and Revolution (January 25-February 28, 2014; March 15-June 1, 2014)

Illustrating Anarchy and Revolution evolved from a partnership between the La Casa de El Hijo del Ahuizote Museum and The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) academic conference "Illustrating Anarchy and Revolution: Mexican Legacies of Global Change." This survey exhibition extends the conference's thematic analysis of Mexico's Flores Magón brothers' anarchist legacies and presents associated sociopolitical art and international ephemera referencing social, agrarian, and labor movements of the 20th and 21st centuries. Featured Artists include: Jesus Barraza, Nao Bustamante, Sam Durant, Eric J. Garcia, Astrid Hadad, Ester Hernandez, Julio Salgado, Ernesto Yerena Montejano, Las Cafeteras, and works from the Mexic-Arte Museum Permanent Collection.

Changarrito with Stephen Salazar

Dates & Times:

Saturday, May 3, 2014: 12-3 pm

Sunday, May 4, 2014: 12-3 pm

Saturday, May 10, 2014: 12-3 pm

Sunday, May 11, 2014: 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. May’s resident artist is Stephen Salazar. Stephen is a born and raised Austin artist whose work flirts with the surreal and experiments with the risqué.

Changarrito with Mujeres en Medio

Dates & Times:

Saturday, April 19, 2014: 12-3 pm

Sunday, April 20, 2014: 12-3 pm

Saturday, April 26, 2014: 12-3 pm

Sunday, April 27, 2014: 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. April’s resident artists are Mujeres en Medio.Mujeres en Medio is a transnational media collective composed of self-identified womyn-of color. Their online journal exists as a digital “thirdspace” that enables storytelling through the powerful tools of film, photography, and writing. They spotlight cultural and socio-political issues that are often marginalized or misrepresented by mainstream media. Mujeres en Medio contributors are unique in experience, perspective, media practice and interest while committed to producing compelling alternative narratives. Their digital space advances the self empowerment of young aspiring media producers through the promotion of skill-sharing,collaboration,and community building. .

Changarrito with Esteban del Valle

Dates & Times:

Saturday, February 22, 2014: 12-3 pm

Sunday, February 23, 2014: 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. February’s resident artist is Esteban del Valle. His artwork will be on display and available for sale throughout the duration of his residency. Esteban del Valle is an interdisciplinary artist currently living and working in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2009, where he received a Presidential Scholarship and the Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship. In 2011, Esteban worked in Los Angeles designing a set for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival selection Filly Brown and was a participant at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Most recently, he completed a 7-month fellowship at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Totally Cool Totally Art (February 14-28, 2014)

Totally Cool Totally Art is an annual exhibition to celebrate and encourage artistic production among Austin’s teen community. Mexic-Arte Museum ongoing partnership with the City of Austin provides a formal gallery space for the display of artwork created by teens in after-school workshops.

Changarrito with April Garcia

Dates & Times:

Saturday, January 11, 2014: 12-3 pm

Sunday, January 12, 2014: 12-3 pm

Saturday, January 18, 2014: 12-3 pm

Sunday, January 19, 2014: 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. January’s resident artist is April Garcia. Her artwork will be on display and available for sale throughout the duration of his residency. April Garcia was born and raised in The Rio Grande Valley before moving to the capital city. Since living in Austin she enjoys being a part of the creative community and has studied media that include sculpture, and printmaking. She finds that Yayoi Kusama, Louise Bourgeois and Claes Oldenburg inspire her fabric art. Frequently you can find her behind her sewing machine creating forms inspired by natural organic shapes.

Mix 'N Mash (December 2, 2013-January 13, 2014)

Mix ‘N Mash is a group exhibition and art sale. This exhibit will feature original artworks created by local, national, and international artists for sale. Support will benefit the Mexic–Arte Museum’s Education and Exhibition programs, including the Screen It! program serving underserved youth through screenprinting workshops throughout the year. All works of art are on Gessobords™ generously donated by Ampersand Art Supply. Featured Artists include: Michael Anthony Garcia, "David Shek" Vega, Jonathan Rebolloso Ricardo Paniagua, Louie Chavez, Ricky Yanas, Teresa Cervantes, Marcus Sanchez, April Garcia, Tony Diaz, Lucas Negrete, Mas Rudas, Daniel Arredondo, Robert Jackson Harrington, Federico Archuleta, Lucero Archuleta, Bobby Dixon, Raul Gonzalez, Celina Garcia, & more!

Selections from the Tita Griesbach Collection (December 2, 2013-January 13, 2014)

Tita Griesbach is a Mexican painter and printmaker currently residing in Los Angeles after forty years in Austin. She donated her personal collections to the Mexic–Arte Museum in 2012. Her art works primarily consist of neo–figurative compositions reflecting on myth, legends of Mexico, and personal fantasies. The exhibited selections from Griesbach’s collection highlight abstract, figurative experiences, and the artist’s ability to create nostalgia for a history that acts as both illusion and fact.

Changarrito with Randy Muniz

Dates & Times:

Saturday, November 2, 2013: 12-3 pm

Sunday, November 3, 2013: 12-3 pm

Saturday, December 14, 2013: 12-3 pm

Sunday, December 15, 2013: 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. November and December’s resident artist is Randy Muniz. His artwork will be on display and available for sale throughout the duration of his residency.

“My name is not important and I screenprint for a living. I make art and whatnot. I have lived in Austin, TX for the last few years but it feels like just yesterday that I walked out of art school. I spent most of those years in training, honing my craft, riding bikes and assembling an unstoppable force of nature, aka pizza cats. While I'm working, I like to plot our takeover. The art world is to phonies as I am to trill. My favorite color is black, white, and read. Very few people know that I have the skills to pay the bills. The best place to smoke before checking out some museums in New York is at the Central Park, somewhere near Strawberry Fields. If I didn't live here, I'd be an alien. If I weren't an artist I'd kill myself. Hustlers inspire me. Right now I am recovering from last night. If I were a pizza, I'd be a cat.” - Randy Muniz

Changarrito with Celina Garcia

Dates & Times:

Saturday, October 5, 2013: 12-3 pm

Sunday, October 6, 2013: 12-3 pm

Saturday, October 26, 2013: 12-3 pm

Sunday, October 27, 2013: 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. October’s resident artist is Celina Garcia. Her artwork will be on display and available for sale throughout the duration of her residency. Celina "Cuppy" Garcia was born and raised on the South side of San Antonio, Texas. Coming from a family of artists, she was raised around materials that inspired her to create. Having no official training, she dove headfirst into a world of graphite and acrylic paint, which are still her media of choice. Celina's focus in her art is her Mexican culture and upbringing, her inspiration being her family and her grandmother. Her work has been seen in countless art shows and exhibits throughout Austin, Texas where she now resides with her partner and son. Currently she is finishing her degree in Visual Arts, with a Teacher Certification, in order to share her love of art with children.

Creating la Muerte: Jose Guadalupe Posada 100th Anniversary (September 20- November 24, 2013)

The Mexic-Arte Museum will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913). One of Mexico's most famous political cartoonists and illustrators, Jose Guadalupe Posada created legendary calavera(skeleton) figures and the popular La Catrina (elegant skeleton) image largely associated with the Latin American holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Original Posada broadsides from the Mexic-Arte Museum permanent collection and Posada-inspired video installations courtesy of ITA Innovacion Potencial y Desarrollo will be on display in this commemorative exhibition.

Community Altars (September 20-November 24, 2013)

The Community Altars exhibition will display local artists, school groups and activists revisiting their family members, friends and loved ones who have passed. El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) heralds the returning of the dead to Earth during November 1 and 2. To help facilitate the return family members and loved ones create unique offerings consisting of the deceased’s favorite foods, drinks and memorabilia honoring their life. Traditionally, altars are in private spaces such a s grave sites and homes, however with the popularization of the Day of the Dead holiday the altar making process has become an artistic expression as well as pedagogical tool for Latino cultural awareness. The artistic creation and display of these public altars helps facilitate an interpretative reflection about life, death, memory and loss and extends an invitation to the community to be a part of this process and experience. A special explanatory altar will be created by the Mexic-Arte Museum to recognize and honor Jose Guadalupe Posada.

Changarrito with Alexis Herrera

Dates & Times:

Saturday, August 3, 2013: 12-3 pm

Sunday, August 4, 2013: 12-3 pm

Saturday, September 7, 2013: 12-3 pm

Sunday, September 8, 2013: 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. August’s resident artist is Alexis Herrera. Her artwork will be on display and available for sale throughout the duration of her residency. Alexis Herrera is an artist, musician, and community organizer. Relying on a multimedia approach, Herrera's body of work is dominated by drawing, painting, printmaking, Polaroid and film photography and is punctuated with digital media and performance art. Exploring themes of sexuality, identity, and memory, Herrera seeks to record and amplify the female existence as a voyeuristic game. Herrera is a founding member of Son Armado, a local cultural arts organization dedicated to the proliferation of the Son Jarocho Fandango, a popular education-based community tradition form Veracruz, Mexico. A Texas native, Herrera has lived and worked in Houston and San Antonio and currently resides in Austin.

Changarrito with Jonathan Rebolloso

Dates & Times:

Saturday, July 6, 2013: 12-3 pm

Sunday, July 7, 2013: 12-3 pm

Saturday, July 20, 2013: 12-3 pm

Sunday, July 21, 2013: 12-3 pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. July’s resident artist is Jonathan Rebolloso. His artwork will be on display and available for sale throughout the duration of his residency. Jonathan Rebolloso was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of nine. Inspired by his experiences and those of others, he explores immigration and identity in his work through a conceptual use of traditional Mexican imagery. His work often features playful elements like paletas, calaveras as well as pop culture references that recall his childhood memories. Rebolloso studied Graphic Design at Austin Community College and is currently studio manager at Austin's Coronado studio and the Serie Project producing limited edition fine art prints and gig posters.

Young Latino Artists 18: Con/Juntos (June 7- September 8, 2013)

The Young Latino Artists (YLA) exhibition has historically provided Latino artists under the age of thirty-five with professional-level museum experience and exposure. In 1996, the inception of the Young Latino Artists Exhibition resulted in one of the most highly anticipated annual traditions for the Mexic-Arte Museum. Now in its eighteenth year the current YLA exhibition Con/Juntos will be guest created by visual artist Michael Anthony Garcia; the title, which means “With/Together” reinforces the importance of the joining of ideas and individuals with a common cause, while also referencing the idea of conjuntos, a group of musicians collaborating and unifying their talents to create beautiful music for the public to share. Selected artists include: Raul Gonzalez, Daniel Adame, Serio Garcia, Ricardo Poniagua, Robert Jackson Harrington, Isabella Bur, April Garcia, Nelda Ramos, Javier Vanegas, Colectivo Sector Reforma (Javier Cardenas Tovizon, Santino Escatel and Alejandro Fournier), and Tejidos Urbanos.

Serie Project XX (June 7-September 8, 2013)

In 1993, Sam Coronado founded the Serie Project, a non-profit Latino arts organization dedicated to the fine art of serigraphy. Since its inception, the Serie Project’s annual AIR (Artist in Residence) program invites artists to learn the serigraph printmaking technique and create a limited edition of prints under the guidance of a Master Printer. This year’s selected artists are Farley Bookout, Margarita Cabrera, Paul del Bosque, Sandra C. Fernandez, Nahum Flores, Rigoberto A. Gonzalez, J. Salvador Lopez, Oscar Magallanes, Michael Marshall, Stephanie Mercado, Brian Phillips, Patricia Tinajero, Ernesto Yerena Montejano, and George Yepes.

Changarrito with Raul Gonzalez

Dates & Times:

Saturday, April 13, 2013: 12-4pm

Sunday, April 14, 2013: 12-4pm

Saturday, May 11, 2013: 12-4pm

Sunday, May 12, 2013: 12-4pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. April and May’s resident artist is Raul Gonzalez. His artwork will be on display and available for sale throughout the duration of his residency. Raul Gonzalez is currently in the M.F.A. program at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His narrative work reflects both a personal and external inspiration which includes graffiti, Pop Art, Chicano Art, music, fashion, pop culture and spatial relations.

Changarrito with Lucas Negrete

Dates & Times:

Saturday, March 15, 2013, 12-5pm

Sunday, March 16, 2013, 12-5pm

Saturday, March 22, 2013, 12-5pm

Sunday, March 23, 2013, 12-5pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. March’s resident artist is Lucas Negrete. His artwork will be on display and available for sale throughout the duration of his residency. Texas Native Chicano artist, José Lucas Negrete (aka THIC), gravitates toward graffiti yet shows diversity with his mixed media paintings and sculptures. Negrete draws his motivation from his urban life style and inspiration from his Mexican culture; his focus has become the dichotomy of the two. After closing Austin's 5th Gallery, Negrete continues his artistic endeavors around Texas and abroad.

Totally Cool Totally Art (February 14-28, 2013)

This exhibit is held annually to celebrate and encourage artistic production among Austin’s teen community. Mexic-Arte has partnered with the City of Austin to bring artwork created by teens in after-school workshops to the Mexic-Arte Museum. Works range from experimentation with light fixtures, sculpture, and video.

Masked: Changing Identities (January 25-May 25, 2013)

Masked: Changing Identities showcases Mexican dance and popular masks from the Mexic-Arte Museum permanent collection. Each selected mask’s vibrant colors and designs reflect Mexican traditions of indigenous craftsmanship, myth narratives and dance rituals. Masked deconstructs the concept of the mask as transformative tool for disguise performance and entertainment in Mexican visual culture. The selected folkloric masks from Western Mexico, including the states of Guerrero and Michoacan, range from authentic wood, leather and metal masks used ceremonially, sold commercially and created as limited edition art objects.

Unmasked: Lucha Libre (January 25– 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. Unmasked: Lucha Libre showcases Mexican wrestling masks, vintage Mexican Cinema posters and movies, and contemporary Latino prints and video documentaries.

Changarrito with Vincent Martinez

Dates & Times:

Saturday, December 8, 2012: 12-3pm

Saturday, January 12, 2013: 12-3pm

Saturday, January 26, 2013: 12-3pm

“Changarrito” is an art vending cart based out of Mexico. There are multiple Changarrito carts circulating throughout the world— all with the same objective of promoting original artwork to the general public. December and January’s artist is Vincent Martinez. His artwork will be on display and available for sale throughout the duration of his residency. Vincent (Emcee Eats) Martinez teaches art for Totally Cool Totally Art (TCTA); a free community-based arts education for teenagers who may not otherwise have such opportunities. He also speaks art rap over hot beats, and paints. Elves, trunks, companionship, absurd still life, community, emotional connection via paint, and limbless unicorns are a few of the things that motivate this Austin-based artist.