Explore nearly 20,000 items of Mexican American Art

The portal celebrates Mexican American art and culture by uniting images and information from several sources, such as libraries, archives, and museums. Our goal is to make it easier to find and study Mexican American art, culture, and history. The portal includes a variety of art and visual culture often omitted from collections of American art. By centering Mexican American art, culture, and history, we support education and create new ways of understanding the cultural heritage of the United States.

Explore Highlights from the Portal of Mexican American Art Since 1848

The carousel above highlights the variety of materials and artistic styles gathered from five contributing institutions. Hover over the image and the image’s border changes color. Color changes in the portal indicate that an item is linked to another page within the portal or to our partner’s webpage.