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Oscar Silva and Unnamed Woman in Front of Title Wall
title Oscar Silva and Unnamed Woman in Front of Title Walldescription Photograph of Oscar Silva and an unnamed woman standing in front of a title wall. Silva, left, wears a black shirt and black jeans. The unnamed woman, right, wears a green sweater and jeans. A sculpture on the left features rope with ears of corn and straw hanging from them. Text on the wall reads: "Diversity and Emergence series presents Oscar Silva, Working with Nature."artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jorge Sedeño and Woman Wearing Frida Kahlo Costume
title Jorge Sedeño and Woman Wearing Frida Kahlo Costumedescription Photograph of a woman in a Frida Kahlo costume and Jorge Sedeño. The woman wears flowers in her hair, a white lace blouse, and yellow and pink shawls. Jorge Sedeño, right, wears a gray blazer and red tie.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Woman in Frida Kahlo Costume
title Woman in Frida Kahlo Costumedescription Photograph of a woman in a Frida Kahlo costume holding a stuffed monkey. The woman wears flowers in her hair, a white lace blouse, and yellow and pink shawls. A woman wearing a mauve dress and turquoise necklace speaks into a microphone on the left. Jorge Sedeño looks on. A painting on the wall behind them includes a grid of colored squares in which people have been painted.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Frida Kahlo Costume
title Frida Kahlo Costumedescription Photograph of a woman in a Frida Kahlo costume being presented a piece of paper by a woman wearing a mauve dress and black shawl. The woman wears flowers in her hair, a white lace blouse, and yellow and pink shawls. Three other individuals look on. A painting on the wall behind them includes a grid of colored squares in which people have been painted.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco, Jorge Sedeño, and Unnamed Person at Frida's Fiestas V
title Sylvia Orozco, Jorge Sedeño, and Unnamed Person at Frida's Fiestas Vdescription Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and Jorge Sedeño present a commemorative plate to an unnamed man at Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum held at Fonda San Miguel. A painting on the wall behind them includes a grid of colored squares in which people have been painted.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Photo with Frida Kahlo Masks During Benefit
title Group Photo with Frida Kahlo Masks During Benefitdescription Photograph of individuals sitting at a long table during Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum held at Fonda San Miguel. Individuals hold Frida Kahlo masks in front of their faces. The masks are black and white; the woman depicted in the mask is traditionally ornamented.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Photo with Frida Kahlo Masks
title Group Photo with Frida Kahlo Masksdescription Photograph of individuals sitting at a long table during Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum held at Fonda San Miguel. Individuals hold Frida Kahlo masks in front of their faces. The masks are black and white; the woman depicted in the mask is traditionally ornamented.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People Enjoying Benefit
title People Enjoying Benefitdescription Photograph of four individuals sitting at a table during Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum held at Fonda San Miguel. From left to right are a woman wearing orange, a man wearing a blue dress shirt, a man wearing a gray blazer, and a woman wearing a black dress. The wall behind them is burnt orange in color. A painting of a turreted building hangs on the wall.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Food Service Workers
title Food Service Workersdescription Photograph of the food service for Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum held at Fonda San Miguel. Two men in white uniforms stand behind a table of food trays. The leftmost man wears a chef's hat. The table is covered in multicolored fabrics. A vase of yellow flowers sits at the end of the table.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Exhibits Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Eventscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco Speaking at Frida's Fiestas V
title Sylvia Orozco Speaking at Frida's Fiestas Vdescription Photograph of Sylvia Orozco speaking at Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Orozco holds a microphone. She wears a leopard print blouse, black belt, metallic bracelet, and gray pearls.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Exhibits Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Eventscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco and Others at Frida's Fiestas V
title Sylvia Orozco and Others at Frida's Fiestas Vdescription Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and three unnamed persons standing during Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The three unnamed individuals hold beverages. Men, wearing suits, stand on either side. Orozco, second from the right, wears a leopard print blouse and black skirt. The woman standing second from the left wears a silver shawl and black dress. A painting can be seen on the wall behind them. The painting depicts a mustachioed man wearing a striped blazer and pink tie.subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Exhibits Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Eventscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Program: Frida's Fiestas V
title Program: Frida's Fiestas Vdescription Flyer for Frida's Fiestas V, a benefit for the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas held on October 24th, 1999. The benefit included dinner and music by Pepe y los Tres Amigos.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Exhibits Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Eventscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Photograph with Laura Bush, Sylvia Orozco, and Jorge Sedeño
title Group Photograph with Laura Bush, Sylvia Orozco, and Jorge Sedeñodescription Photograph of ten individuals standing in the Jose Cisneros exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Text on the back of the photograph reads, from left to right: "Bill Rodriguez, Vice President, Dell Computer Corporation; Sylvia Orozco, Bill Tilney, Jorge Sedono, Mexic-Arte Museum; Maestro Jose Cisneros, Artist; Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of Texas; Tony Garza, Railroad Commissioner; Council Member Gus Garcia; Consul Eusebio Romero; Jorge Necer, Artist." The paintings on the wall behind them depict men and horses.subject Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jose Cisneros and Sylvia Orozco View Drawing
title Jose Cisneros and Sylvia Orozco View Drawingdescription Photograph of Jose Cisneros and Sylvia Orozco looking through a large book that sits on a wooden table. Cisneros, right, holds the book open as they study a drawing of a woman with braided hair. Orozco wears a magenta and white blouse in a floral pattern. Cisneros wears a white dress shirt and gray trousers. Statuettes of horses and people line shelves around the room.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jose Cisneros, Sylvia Orozco, and Others
title Jose Cisneros, Sylvia Orozco, and Othersdescription Photograph of Jose Cisneros, Sylvia Orozco, and two unnamed persons. Leftmost stands a man wearing a white dress shirt and black trousers. Cisneros, second from the left, wears a beige blazer and patterned tie. Orozco, second from the right, wears a magenta and white patterned blouse and black skirt. Rightmost stands a woman wearing glasses, a red blouse, and gray patterned trousers. They stand in front of a group of black and white framed drawings. Several potted plants sit on the floor.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jose Cisneros and Sylvia Orozco Next to Bookcase
title Jose Cisneros and Sylvia Orozco Next to Bookcasedescription Photograph of Jose Cisneros and Sylvia Orozco. Orozco, left, wears a black and white checked skirt with a black belt and black sweater. Cisnero, right, wears a black and green plaid button up shirt. They stand in front of a bookcase.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events People Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jose Cisneros and Sylvia Orozco at Christmastime
title Jose Cisneros and Sylvia Orozco at Christmastimedescription Photograph of Jose Cisneros and Sylvia Orozco. Cisneros and Orozco face each other, standing in front of a table covered in an embroidered green tablecloth. On the table sits a red binder and a small white statue of a young woman's head and shoulders. Christmas decorations hang from a window and light fixtur. Cisneros, left, wears a red sweater. Orozco, right, wears a gray sweater.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jose Cisneros and Unnamed Person
title Jose Cisneros and Unnamed Persondescription Photograph of Jose Cisneros and an unnamed female. The unnamed female, left, wears a purple button up, gray shirt, and dark green pants. Cisneros, right, wears a red sweater with a collared dress shirt underneath. They stand in front a collection of statuettes and paintings.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jose Cisneros Auction
title Jose Cisneros Auctiondescription Photograph of an auction of work by Jose Cisneros, an artist, illustrator, and historian featured at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Individuals study items set up on tables covered in white and red cloth. Items include paintings, drawings, and ceramics.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Performance by Johnny Degollado and Others
title Performance by Johnny Degollado and Othersdescription Photograph of Johnny Degollado playing the accordion at the Jose Cisneros exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Degollado is accompanied at his right by a young male vocalist and a bass player. A guitarist stands at his left. Paintings can be seen on the walls behind them.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco in Jose Cisneros Exhibit
title Sylvia Orozco in Jose Cisneros Exhibitdescription Photograph of Sylvia Orozco sitting in the Jose Cisneros exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Paintings line the walls. A blue pedestal in the center of the photograph holds small gold and ceramic statues. Near the pedestal is a large camera and lighting umbrella.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall for Jose Cisneros
title Title Wall for Jose Cisnerosdescription Photograph of a title wall for Jose Cisneros at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The wall reads: "Through Golden Eyes. Jose Cisneros. In cooperation with Sun Dance Press & UTEP University Library." A vase of yellow and purple flowers sits in front of the wall. On the left side of the wall is a small painting of a man and woman in fancy dress.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Woman Standing in Front of an Exhibition Title Wall
title Woman Standing in Front of an Exhibition Title Walldescription Photograph of Anica Bazan standing in front a title wall. Anica Bazan's work was exhibited at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas in 1999. The exhibition was titled Imagenes de la Mujer (Diversity and Emergence Series). Bazan wears a black dress. The paintings on the wall behind her are of abstract human figures.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Photo with Jorge Sedeño and Sylvia Orozco
title Group Photo with Jorge Sedeño and Sylvia Orozcodescription Photograph of five individuals. The leftmost woman wears a blue dress. The man next to her wears a dark jacket and holds a print of a figure wearing a feathered headdress. A man wearing a dark suit coat, blue dress shirt, glasses, and red tie. Second from the right stands Jorge Sedeño, who wears a gray suit coat. Rightmost is Sylvia Orozco, who wears a sleeveless gold blouse and short black skirt. The wall behind them is painted red and green. A stone statue stands off to the right.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jorge Sedeño, Sylvia Orozco, and Others
title Jorge Sedeño, Sylvia Orozco, and Othersdescription Photograph of five individuals. A woman in a blue dress stands farthest to the left, followed by a woman in a yellow dress and a woman in a black jacket and gray skirt. Second from the right is Jorge Sedeño, who wears a gray suit. Rightmost stands Sylvia Orozco, who wears a short black skirt and gold sleeveless blouse. The individuals hold up copies of a pamphlet titled "Mario Rendon Lozano: Escultor."artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mario Lozano Sitting on Floor
title Mario Lozano Sitting on Floordescription Photograph of Mario Lozano, whose work was exhibited at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Lozano wears a denim shirt and blue jeans. He sits on a black tile floor with his legs crossed, chin leaning against his bent left arm.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco and Others
title Sylvia Orozco and Othersdescription Photograph taken at the opening reception for Vitality and Roots, an exhibit held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A woman who spoke at the reception stands on the left. Sylvia Orozco stands on the left. In the center is an unnamed woman. The group stands in front of two floral paintings.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Speaker at Opening Reception
title Speaker at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph taken at the opening reception for Vitality and Roots, an exhibit held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A male who spoke at the reception stands on the right. Standing next to him is another man who wears a brown dress shirt. They stand in front of a wall of advertisements.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Opening Reception
title Opening Receptiondescription Photograph taken at the opening reception for Vitality and Roots, an exhibit held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Jorge Sedeño and Sylvia Orozco stand on the right, behind a podium. Sedeno speaks to a man standing on the left. Others mill around in the background.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Male Speaker at Opening Reception
title Male Speaker at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of a male speaker at the opening reception for the Vitality and Roots exhibit. The reception was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The man stands behind a podium that sits in front of a mural. He wears a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, patterned tie, glasses, and khakis.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Female Speaker at Opening Reception
title Female Speaker at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of a female speaker at the opening reception for the Vitality and Roots exhibit. The reception was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The woman stands behind a podium that sits in front of a mural. She wears a dark blazer and gray striped blouse.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jorge Sedeño, Sylvia Orozco, and Others
title Jorge Sedeño, Sylvia Orozco, and Othersdescription Photograph of thirteen individuals standing in the Vitality and Roots exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Most wear name tags. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the right. Jorge Sedeño stands third from the right. In total there are six women and seven men.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Laura Bush and Mariachi Band Santa Barraza and Sam Coronado Exhibit
title Laura Bush and Mariachi Band Santa Barraza and Sam Coronado Exhibitdescription Photograph taken at Laura Bush's office in Austin, Texas. Laura Bush stands amid a Mariachi band as they play. The four players are dressed in traditional Mariachi costume. The leftmost person plays a guitarrón. Two others play guitar and the last plays an accordion. The photograph was taken in a hallway with red carpet.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Exhibits Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Audience at Mexican Style Show
title Audience at Mexican Style Showdescription Photograph of an audience at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Audience looks toward the left corner of the photograph, wear a partially obscured podium stands. A movie or television camera is in the audience. A few audience members, lacking chairs, crouch at the sidelines.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco and Speakers
title Sylvia Orozco and Speakersdescription Photograph of three women at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The leftmost woman wears a gray houndstooth jacket. Sylvia Orozco, center, wears a stone necklace and white dress cinched at the waist with a fuchsia belt. The rightmost woman wears black. The three individuals stand in front of a blue title wall.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Laura Bush and Unnamed Woman
title Laura Bush and Unnamed Womandescription Photograph of an unnamed woman and Laura Bush at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The unnamed woman, right, wears a red patterned dress, black turtleneck, red beaded necklace, and silver earrings. Laura Bush, left, wears gold earrings and black jacket.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Photo with Sylvia Orozco, Anica Bazan, and Herlinda Zamora
title Group Photo with Sylvia Orozco, Anica Bazan, and Herlinda Zamoradescription Photograph of nine people at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Leftmost stands a woman wearing a red dress and multicolored jacket. To her left is a woman in black, a woman wearing a gray skirt suit, a woman in black, Anica Bazan wearing leopard print, and a woman wearing a green sweater. Sylvia Orozco is third from the right and wears a white dressed cinched at the waist with a fuchsia belt. A woman wearing a gray dress and a woman wearing a black skirt suit stand to the right of her. The group stands in front of a blue title wall.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Photo with Sylvia Orozco and Laura Bush
title Group Photo with Sylvia Orozco and Laura Bushdescription Photograph of four people at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The leftmost man wears glasses, a dark suit, blue dress shirt, and blue patterned tie. Sylvia Orozco stands to his right, wearing a stone necklace and white dress cinched at the waist with a fuchsia belt. Laura Bush, to her right, wears pearl earrings and a black jacket with a collar and double row of buttons. The rightmost woman wears large glasses, a gold cross, red dress, and multicolored jacket with gold piping. The wall behind them is yellow and adorned with picture frames.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Models at Mexican Style Show
title Models at Mexican Style Showdescription Photographs of models at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Five models are most visible. Leftmost walks a man wearing white shorts, white sleeved shirt, and pink tasseled shirt with a pointed yellow hat from which fringe hangs. The woman to his right wears a bright pink skirt, sleeveless pink blouse, and red feathered headdress. The next woman wears a sleeveless dress with a pink, embroidered bodice and silver and multicolored skirt. The woman also wears a red and black feathered headdress. Partially obscured by her headdress is a figure wearing a blue, white, and red striped poncho. A woman wears a white dress cinched at the waist with a red belt and a headdress in white cloth. The last woman wears a white blouse with blue and red ribbon detailing. She has a white headdress and carries a straw basket. Streamers hang from the ceiling.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Model at Mexican Style Show
title Model at Mexican Style Showdescription Photograph of a model at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The model wears white flowers in her hair, a white tank top, and blue patterned skirt. The skirt includes an an embroidered bird, chain, and branch. The model's naval is visible; she is barefoot. Attendees sit in chairs on both sides of the wooden runway, upon which confetti is strewn. The rightmost wall is yellow, while the other wall is brown. Picture frames hang on both walls.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Dancers at Mexican Style Show
title Dancers at Mexican Style Showdescription A pair of dancers are caught in motion. The man stands to the left, wearing a white dress shirt, red silk scarf, and straw hat. The woman wears elaborate red, green, and gold ribbons in her hair and holds a red fan in her right hand. Her skirts are in the process of moving, large and twirling around her. The skirts are white, somewhat translucent, and include ribbon. Gold chains hang around her neck. Several mannequins and a bystander view the scene.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Models on Runway
title Models on Runwaydescription Photograph of people modeling clothing at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Seven models are in view walking down a runway covered in confetti. The leftmost woman wears a white dress and both pink and white flowers in her hair. To her right is a woman wearing a green ribbon in her hair and a dress with a bright floral pattern. The third woman is obscured by the fourth, who wears a blue blouse, loose white pants, and a blue ribbon in her hair. A woman with her hair in small braids follows her, wearing a red and white striped poncho. Behind this woman is a woman who wears a red, black, and green feathered headdress and translucent pink dress with flowers embroidered onto the bodice. Last in line is a man wearing white shorts and a pink fringed shirt with a pointed hat from which colored streamers hang. Several people can be seen viewing the models.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Speaker at Mexican Style Show
title Speaker at Mexican Style Showdescription Photograph of a speaker at Veronica Prida's Mexican Style Show, Threads of Light, held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The speaker stands behind a black podium covered in cloth that is horizontally striped in black, purple, and red colors. The speaker wears a black lace dress, yellow brooch, and blue sash. Behind the speaker are two male and two female mannequins dressed in Mexican style clothing. On the left stands a small potted tree, the bottom of which is covered in patterned fabric. One wall is yellow, while the other wall is brown.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Clothing Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Speakers at Opening Reception
title Speakers at Opening Receptiondescription Photograph of two male speakers at the opening reception of Le Tejedora de Vida (The Weaver of Life), an exhibit held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The speakers are poised to shake hands. The leftmost man has white hair, glasses, and wears a black suit. The other man is mustachioed and wears a black suit with a maroon and gold tie. The pair stand in front of a yellow wall adorned with picture frames. One wall hanging is a photograph of a cactus. Several of the picture frames appear to hold pieces of cloth.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Receptions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Events Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Kirk Watson Speaking at a Podium
title Kirk Watson Speaking at a Podiumdescription Photograph of Kirk Watson, mayor of Austin, speaking at Le Tejedora de Vida (The Weaver of Life) exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Watson wears a gray suit, white dress shirt, and paisley tie. He stands at a microphone with his right hand perched on the podium in front of him. Behind Watson is a yellow wall upon which multiple picture frames are hung. Several of the picture frames hold small paintings, while the remainder hold text documents.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Laura Bush Speaking at a Podium
title Laura Bush Speaking at a Podiumdescription Photograph of Laura Bush, First Lady of Texas, at the La Tejedora de Vida (The Weaver of Life) exhibit held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Bush stands at a black podium and speaks into a microphone. She wears a black dress that has a collar and double row of buttons. She also wears red lipstick and nail polish. The wall behind her is yellow; several picture frames and a strand of green, white, and red streamers hang from it.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: La Tejedora de Vida, An Exhibition from Serfin Museum of Indigenous Textiles
title Pamphlet: La Tejedora de Vida, An Exhibition from Serfin Museum of Indigenous Textilesdescription Pamphlet regarding the ribbon cutting ceremony for the La Tejedora de Vida [The Weaver of Life] exhibit occurring at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The ceremony was held on January 22nd, 1999. On the front cover is a black and white photograph of a woman weaving cloth. Inside is a red drawing of a woman weaving cloth against a tree. The woman is in traditional dress and wears a snake on her head. There is also a black and white photograph of a man and woman kissing. Green geometric patterns adorn the edges of several pages.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Altar to Roy Lozano
title Altar to Roy Lozanodescription Photograph of an altar to Roy Lozano. The altar is tall and triangular, with many streamers and flowers adorning it. Oranges, lemons, bananas, cookies, and pretzels hand from expanses of string across the altar. A multicolored blanket covers a table within the altar, upon which are laid oranges and three bottles of amber liquid. Three Day of the Dead masks are attached to the top of the altar. On the ground, a layer of pinto and black beans create a symbol. Also on the ground is a basket of cookies and cured meats, as well as four vases of yellow and orange flowers. To the left of the basket is a black and white program. Behind the altar is a mural in maroon and white, which is largely hidden by the altar.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Festivals Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Altar to Roy Lozano
title Altar to Roy Lozanodescription Photograph of an altar to Roy Lozano. A layer of dry pinto beans has been spread across a wooden floor, with a pattern of dry black beans partially visible on the left side of the photograph. A glass of water and some dried meat sit in front of a black and white photograph. The photograph depicts a mustachioed man wearing a white collared dress shirt. Behind the photograph sits a black urn. Next to the urn is a vase of yellow and orange flowers.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Festivals Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Jorge Sedeño and Pilar Thompkins
title Jorge Sedeño and Pilar Thompkinsdescription Photograph of Jorge Sedeño and Pilar Thompkins at the opening reception of YLA III. Sedeno, left, wears dark pants, a gray dress shirt, and patterned tie. Thompkins, right, wears a blue dress with thin straps and a necklace. Text on the wall behind them reads "Pilar Thompkins," underneath which are two paintings by the artist. Both paintings are street scenes featuring people. The leftmost painting is of two boys who have light colored paint on their faces. The rightmost painting is of a laughing figure who wears a mask, white fabric flowing around him.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Exhibits Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Booklet: Recent Works of Arthur Potter
title Booklet: Recent Works of Arthur Potterdescription Booklet discussing the recent works of Arthur Potter, which were exhibited at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas during December of 1990. The booklet features an interview of Potter and includes examples of his work.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Exhibits Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Flyer: Tape Release Party of Grupo Silencio
title Flyer: Tape Release Party of Grupo Silenciodescription Flyer advertising a tape release party of Grupo Silencio held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on December 13th, 1990. Toqui Amaru, Chaski, and Edgar Rivera also performed at this event. The flyer includes a photograph of four people. The leftmost woman holds a guitar; the man second from the right holds a ukelele; the rightmost man holds a pan flute. At the bottom of the page these instruments, in addition to a flute and drum, are also depicted in cartoon form.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Flyer: The Psychiatric Sit-Com of Here and Now
title Flyer: The Psychiatric Sit-Com of Here and Nowdescription Illustrated flyer advertising The Psychiatric Sit-Com of Here and Now, an event held on May 12th, 1990 by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The flyer depicts two figures. The first figure grins as a disembodied hand points a gun in their direction, a speech-bubble saying: "I hear the voice of anorexia." The second figure wears a policeman's hat and is disembodied from the shoulders down, smirking as a speech bubble says: "One of these days Alice! One of these days!!"artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: Colorin Colorado, The Art of Indian Children
title Pamphlet: Colorin Colorado, The Art of Indian Childrendescription Pamphlet that advertises regarding Colorin Colorado and Frida's Fiesta IV, events held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Colorin Colorado occurred on September 11th, 1998. Frida's Fiestas IV occurred on October 18th, 1998. The lettering on the front of the invitation is black and red, with a few of the letters seeming to have eyes. Inside, there are two childish drawings, both in black and red. The first depicts a young, smiling girl. The second depicts a horned animal, flowers, two flying insects, and two disembodied faces. A third drawing depicts a young woman holding a red fork in her left hand. Her right hand appears in four different positions, from limp to poised atop her head, giving it the appearance of movement.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Exhibits Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Postcard: Malaquías Montoya
title Postcard: Malaquías Montoyadescription Postcard invitation that advertises and exhibition that exhibits the work by Malaquías Montoya, a renowned Chicano artist, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibit ran from July 31, 1998 to August 29th, 1998. The front of the postcard features a painting titled "The Beating," which was created using acrylic wash pencil and pastel on paper. The painting is of a bald man who holds his right hand at his brow in an expression of pain.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Exhibits Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group in Costume During Día de los Muertos Parade
title Group in Costume During Día de los Muertos Paradedescription Photograph of four individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. All are dressed in colorful skeleton costumes and wear skeleton face makeup. Two individuals, left, wear sombreros. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group in Parade
title Group in Paradedescription Photograph of the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. Five individuals dressed in colorful skeleton costumes walk down a street. Two wear sombreros. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group in Parade
title Group in Paradedescription Photograph of seven individuals in costume at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. Two individuals, center, are dressed as skeletons. The three leftmost individuals wear colorful skirts and shawls. Those standing farthest to the right are costumed as jungle cats. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Parade in Motion
title Parade in Motiondescription Photograph of the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. An individual dressed as a skeleton plays a drum as he or she walks. The individual wears a hat, scarf, and blazer. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Young People in Día de los Muertos Parade
title Young People in Día de los Muertos Paradedescription Photograph of costumed individuals in the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. A boy, left, wears a sombrero, skeleton face makeup, and a poncho. A woman, center, wears a gray and white poncho. Several others are visible but partially obscured by darkness. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People in Día de los Muertos Parade
title People in Día de los Muertos Paradedescription Photograph of two individuals in the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. A man, left, wears a black robe and skeleton face makeup. A woman, right, wears white feathered wings, a feathered halo, and skeleton face makeup. The woman waves her right hand. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Día de los Muertos Parade in Downtown Austin
title Día de los Muertos Parade in Downtown Austindescription Photograph of the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. A parade banner, left, reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum, Día de los Muertos, Presented by Dell." A man, right, holds a pinata of an animal with his left hand. Streamers hang from the pinata. The man holds up a sword with his right hand. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Parade Celebrating Día de los Muertos
title Parade Celebrating Día de los Muertosdescription Photograph of a man carrying a decorated red pinata shaped like a horse. The man, who is wearing a sombrero tied around his neck, is walking in a dark street and looking toward the lefthand side of the image. Buildings and parade participants are visible in the background.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Applying Skeleton Makeup
title Applying Skeleton Makeupdescription Photograph of skeleton makeup being applied at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos celebration. A man, right, applies black makeup to a woman's face. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Costumes in Parade
title Costumes in Paradedescription Photograph of four individuals costumed as skeletons at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. The costumes are very brightly colored. Two individuals, female, wear sombreros. One balances a hula hoop on her hip. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Art Demonstration During Día de los Muertos Celebration
title Art Demonstration During Día de los Muertos Celebrationdescription Photograph of an art demonstration at Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos celebration. An individual who is mostly out of the frame holds up a piece of paper that has been dipped in paint to create a snake pattern. Two children look on. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Día De Los Muertos Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Day Of The Deadcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Día de los Muertos Parade
title Día de los Muertos Paradedescription Photograph of the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. An individual dressed as a skeleton pulls a wagon behind him or her. Balanced atop the wagon is a small red coffin. Flowers and a piece of colorful cloth rest on top of the coffin. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Día de los Muertos Parade Banner
title Día de los Muertos Parade Bannerdescription Photograph of a parade banner at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Día de los Muertos parade. Two individuals hold the banner between them. It reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum, Día de los Muertos, Presented by Dell. Printing sponsored by Kinko's." The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Man Applying Tape Designs to Gallery Floor
title Man Applying Tape Designs to Gallery Floordescription Photograph of Louis Vega Treviño at It's a Glamorous Life, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas for the Seventh Young Latino Artist Exhibition (YLA VII). The exhibition ran from July 12th, 2002 to September 14th, 2002. Treviño kneels on the floor of a gallery. He works with white and black tape to create a design on the floor.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Man Working on an Installation on a Gallery Floor
title Man Working on an Installation on a Gallery Floordescription Photograph of Louis Vega Treviño at It's a Glamorous Life, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas for the Seventh Young Latino Artist Exhibition (YLA VII). The exhibition ran from July 12th, 2002 to September 14th, 2002. Treviño kneels on the floor of a gallery. He works with white and black tape to create a design on the floor.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Patrons and Exhibition Pieces at It's a Glamorous Life Exhibition
title Patrons and Exhibition Pieces at It's a Glamorous Life Exhibitiondescription Photograph of exhibition pieces at It's a Glamorous Life, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas for the Seventh Young Latino Artist Exhibition (YLA VII). The exhibition ran from July 12th, 2002 to September 14th, 2002. Three individuals, including a child, balance themselves on a curved wooden sculpture. The sculpture moves back and forth much like a seesaw.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Flyer: It's a Glamorous Life
title Flyer: It's a Glamorous Lifedescription Flyer advertising It's a Glamorous Life, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas for the Seventh Young Latino Artist Exhibition (YLA VII). The exhibition ran from July 12th, 2002 to September 14th, 2002. Flyer includes a statement from the curator and a list of featured artists. Illustrations of stars appear in the background of the flyer.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Exhibition Pieces
title Exhibition Piecesdescription Photograph of several pieces of artwork from an exhibition presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Paradox Without the Absurd" by Ernesto Marceno. Items on display include a hammer with a handle made of human hair and a slingshot.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Four Exhibition Attendees in Front of Entrance
title Four Exhibition Attendees in Front of Entrancedescription Photograph of four individuals standing in front of a title wall for an exhibition presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Paradox Without the Absurd" by artist Ernesto Marceno. There is a sculptural piece of artwork made of dark wood in front of the wall. Two people stand on each side of the artwork.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Title Wall for Paradox Without the Absurd
title Title Wall for Paradox Without the Absurddescription Photograph of a title wall for an exhibition presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum titled Paradox Without the Absurd by Ernesto Marceno. There is a sculptural piece of artwork made of dark wood displayed in front of the wall.subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sylvia Orozco and Edward James Olmos at Exhibition
title Sylvia Orozco and Edward James Olmos at Exhibitiondescription Photograph of five individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Sylvia Orozco, second from the left, wears a red skirt suit. Edward James Olmos, center, wears a black shirt and trousers. A man stands farthest to the left. A woman to the right of Olmos wears a name tag and lace blouse. Standing rightmost is a man who wears a suit and gold tie. They stand in the Americanos: Latino Life in the United States exhibit.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Speaker at Taste of Mexico Event
title Speaker at Taste of Mexico Eventdescription Photograph of a speaker at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The speaker stands behind two microphones. He wears a suit and sash. The sash reads: "El Mero, Mayor." He is mustachioed and wears glasses. The photograph was taken outdoors.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group at Taste of Mexico Event
title Group at Taste of Mexico Eventdescription Photograph of nine individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. One woman sits on the ground and supports herself with her left arm. Another woman crouches near her. The rest of the group stands. The group is situated next to a party tent. The photograph was taken at nighttime.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People at Taste of Mexico Event
title People at Taste of Mexico Eventdescription Photograph of three individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The leftmost man wears a brown dress shirt. A woman, centers, wears a black dress. The rightmost man wears a white dress shirt. A flyer is tucked into his front pocket. They stand next to a party tent.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Buffet Line
title Buffet Linedescription Photograph of the buffet line at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. A woman waves to the camera. She wears a red and white patterned blouse. Others serve themselves food in line. Colorful banners hang from the roof of the party tent.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Band at Taste of Mexico Event
title Band at Taste of Mexico Eventdescription Photograph of a band playing at the Mexic-Arte Museum's third annual Taste of Mexico event. The event occurred on May 2nd, 2002 and served as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The band faces away from the camera. Party tents can be seen in the distance. Photograph was taken outdoors.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Benefitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: 3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration
title Pamphlet: 3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebrationdescription Pamphlet that details the events and contributors of the "3rd Annual Taste of Mexico, A Cinco de Mayo Celebration", which is presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum. The pamphlet includes information about the festival including event details, itineraries, menus, sponsorship and committee information, contributors, participants, membership information, and a message from the Vice President/Public Affairs Chair of the festival. There is also information on the silent auction.artist/creator Unknownsubject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Events Information Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Menus Auctions Schedules Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Membershipscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Patrons in Gallery
title Patrons in Gallerydescription Photograph of two patrons at Americanos: Latino Life in the United States, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A woman, left, holds a young boy on her hip. She wears a red blouse. They are situated next to a black and white photograph of a child.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Arts And Crafts Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Spoken Word Performance
title Spoken Word Performancedescription Photograph of a spoken word performance at YLA VI: Traces of Culture, in the Mexic-Arte Museum. Six women stand at the front of a room. Second from the right stands a woman who holds a microphone and binder. The other women look on as she speaks. An artwork by Lisa Munos hangs on the wall behind them.subject Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Paintings Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Aerial View at Auction
title Aerial View at Auctiondescription Photograph of patrons at Noche de Fiesta Navidena (Divine Art Auction: Prayers for Peace), an auction of divine art hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The auction was held on December 7th, 2001. The photograph was taken from above. Patrons mill around a gallery. Some hold beverages. A Christmas tree is set up behind a column in the middle of the room. Colorful banners hang between columns. The leftmost banner reads "Bienvenidos."artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People in Costume
title People in Costumedescription Photograph of two individuals at the Día de los Muertos parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Both wear floral skeleton masks. The leftmost person wears a lace veil, white dress, and gloves. She holds two white roses. The rightmost person wears a coral and green embroidered robe. The robe is hooded. Around the individual's neck hangs a black and white photograph of a woman.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Parade Lining Up
title Parade Lining Updescription Photograph of people lining up at the Día de los Muertos parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Children wearing light blue shirts hold up puppets of skeletons. They face away from the camera.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Singing Group
title Singing Groupdescription Photograph of a group singing at the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man, left, plays a guitar. A woman next to him holds up a sheet of paper for him to read. A child, center, is dressed as a Native American. Rightmost stands an individual who is dressed in a white lace dress, boas, a feathered hat, and skeleton mask.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Arts And Crafts - Music - Bands Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Children Dancing
title Children Dancingdescription Photograph of three children dancing to the music of Johnny Degollado at the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum. Two of the children wear spotted masks. The rightmost child is dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. A band plays behind them.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Decorated Altar at a Día de los Muertos Celebration
title Decorated Altar at a Día de los Muertos Celebrationdescription Photograph of an altar at the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Pastries, tamales, fruit, and beverages are arranged on the altar. Tamales and pastries hang from string above the altar. Candles and statuettes of Jesus are also arranged on the altar. Religiously themed paintings hang from the wall behind the structure.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Skeleton Dancers
title Skeleton Dancersdescription Photograph of skeleton dancers performing at the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two men dressed as skeletons dance amid an audience. Audience members are seated in folding chairs. Artwork by Luis Jiménez hangs on the walls of the gallery.subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Invitation: Día de los Muertos Parade & Celebration
title Invitation: Día de los Muertos Parade & Celebrationdescription Invitation from the Mexic-Arte Museum regarding the 17th Annual Día de los Muertos Parade & Celebration. The parade occurred on November 2nd, 2001. Other events included musical entertainment, a theater performance, and artists' activities booths. The flyer is illustrated with drawings of skeletons.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events All Souls' Day -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Parades Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group and Title Wall
title Group and Title Walldescription Photograph of four individuals at the Lettuce installation in the Mexic-Arte Museum. Nilda de la Llata stands leftmost. Roisel Ramirez, the artist responsible for the work, stands second from the left. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the right. An unnamed man stands on the right. They stand in front of a title wall. It reads: "Diversity & Emergence Series presents: Lettuce. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts."subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Dedication of Public Art Fountain
title Dedication of Public Art Fountaindescription Photograph of three individuals attending the dedication of a Public Art Fountain at Frost Bank in Austin, Texas. They stand next to a fountain. Two individuals are female. Mr. Schmidt stands in the middle of the group.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Announcements from Donors
title Announcements from Donorsdescription Photograph of donors announcing gifts at the Luis Jiménez exhibit. Joe Long, Manuel Zuniga, Nilda de la Llata, and Scot Mitte each gave $100,000. They stand behind a podium and wear name tags.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Lala Neimeyer and Nick Neimeyer at Luis Jiménez Exhibit
title Lala Neimeyer and Nick Neimeyer at Luis Jiménez Exhibitdescription Photograph of five individuals standing in the Luis Jiménez exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two of the individuals are Lala Neimeyer and Nick Neimeyer. They are formally dressed and wear name tags.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Patrons at Exhibition
title Patrons at Exhibitiondescription Photograph of two individuals standing in the Luis Jiménez exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. An unnamed woman, left, wears a white blouse and light green short sleeved jacket. An unnamed man, right, wears glasses and a black dress shirt. A print of a cowboy hangs on the wall behind them.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group at The White House
title Group at The White Housedescription Photograph of six individuals at The White House in Washington, D.C. Luis Jiménez's wife, Luis Jiménez, and Sylvia Orozco stand at the center of the group. The three others, two women and one man, are members of the Mexican consul. On the wall behind them is a mural.artist/creator Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions White House (Washington, D.C.) Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Luis Jiménez and His Wife at the White House
title Luis Jiménez and His Wife at the White Housedescription Photograph of Luis Jiménez and his wife standing on the south lawn of The White House in Washington, D.C. Jiménez, right, wears a gray blazer with small American and Mexican flags tucked into the pocket. Jiménez's wife, left, wears a red jacket. She holds a small Mexican flag with her right hand. Both wear sunglasses.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions White House (Washington, D.C.) Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Luis Jiménez and Others
title Luis Jiménez and Othersdescription Photograph of three individuals at the opening reception for an exhibition of artwork by Luis Jiménez. Jiménez, center, wears a gray blazer and darker gray dress shirt. Behind him and at his sides are two individuals. An unnamed woman, left, holds a plate of food. An unnamed man, right, wears a white t-shirt and baseball cap.subject Events Exhibitions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Drawingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)