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Pamphlet: Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine
title Pamphlet: Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisinedescription Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long which all have a continuous black background. The cover of the pamphlet features the title and date of the exhibition along with a colorful flower embroidery. The first panel continues the flower motif at the bottom left-hand corner. The title of the exhibition is at the top of the panel and is followed by a pink lacy border. There is a short paragraph that explains some of the highlights and meanings of the exhibition. This paragraph is followed by logos from sponsors and general information about the exhibition, including ticket sales, parking, dates and times. There is a large photograph of a pink flower embroidery design in the middle of the second and third panels. The second panel highlights a "Featured Chef: Guillermo González Beristáin" and provides a paragraph of background information about him. This is followed by a list of other featured caterers and contributing restaurants as well as a passage about a silent auction. The third panel advertises a separate exhibition that is running simultaneously in the Mexic-Arte Museum Main Gallery. The title of the exhibition, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca]" as well as a description about the exhibition are featured on this panel. There is a row of sponsor logos at the bottom of the panel. The back of the last panel provides short passages about the "3-M Austin Learning Corner", "A Skirt Full of Butterflies" film showing, and free family Sundays. Logos of sponsors as well as the exhibition title are also included on this panel. There is a photograph of two red embroidered birds sitting on flowering branches. The back of the middle panel features information about the Mexic-Arte Museum.artist/creator Unknownsubject Education - Events Artists Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Festivals People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Auctions Arts And Crafts - Crafts - Fiber Arts Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Mexicans Textiles Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: "The Threads of Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide
title Pamphlet: "The Threads of Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guidedescription Family guidebook that details an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca], an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles". The front cover features a large photograph of an embroidered flower as well as the exhibition title in a script typeface above. The English translation of the name is also included in uppercase letters along with the subheading "A Family Guide" and the exhibition dates. The inside cover of the guidebook includes a list of all the contributors that worked on an aspect of the exhibition. The first page features an introductory paragraph that describes the nature and meaning of the exhibition. The rest of the guide consists of headings that describe either indigenous Hispanic cultures or inspired Hispanic textile artists. Each heading is followed by passages that explain the subject further in depth and as it relates to the exhibition. There is a simple map of several tribal boundaries on pages four and five of the guide. Page 19 is dedicated to explaining ancient "Textile Techniques & Dying Methods", and is accompanied by a labelled diagram of a loom on page 18. The last two pages of the guidebook contain two interactive activities; the first is a list of relevant words that the reader is asked to find the definitions for in the guidebook. The second activity contains a box with an outline of a traditional Hispanic garment inside. The reader is asked to create a meaningful design on the garment inspired by "Huipil design". The back cover of the guidebook features several logos of various sponsors as well as a small paragraph about the Mexic-Arte Museum.subject Education - Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Arts And Crafts - Crafts - Fiber Arts Traditions Mexicans Textiles Exhibitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Flyer: The Greatness of México, 16th - 19th Centuries Exhibition
title Flyer: The Greatness of México, 16th - 19th Centuries Exhibitiondescription Flyer that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and Conaculta-Inah entitled "Grandeza Mexicana, Siglos XVI - XIX [The Greatness of Mexico, 16th - 19th Centuries]". The front of the flyer features the Spanish translation of the name of the exhibition across the page, with the English translation smaller below. Part of the Spanish translation is covered by a cropped photograph of a statue that depicts a woman wearing a feather headdress, a ruffled dress, and high sandals. The date of the exhibition is placed next to the woman's feet, followed by a description of the exhibition below. Information about the museum as well as the logo is at the top of the page along the black border. The back of flyer contains four short paragraphs with the headings "Education Mission", "Interdisciplinary Community-Art Based Programs", "Public Programs for Special Exhibitions", and "Special Programming".artist/creator Unknownsubject Education - Events Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Programs Mexicans Education Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexico
title Pamphlet: Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexicodescription Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexico". The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The entire panel has an orange background and blue, white, and orange borders. The cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition as well as several blue-tinted photographs cropped and layered to create a decorative jagged element. The logos of several sponsors are included on the cover, and there is a sticker at the bottom that reads, "Complimentary Admission, Friday, Sept. 10, 2004". The first panel of the opened pamphlet, which is the half-size panel, includes the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum and a list of major sponsors. The second panel includes the title of the exhibition, the name of the exhibition curator, and the date, admission price, and times of the opening reception, a member's preview, and a musical performance. The panel also contains information concerning parking, catering, sponsors, and a special guest. The second panel highlights a large, blue-tinted photograph of a painting that depicts "Mr. Clean" and "Garfield" watching a woman scrubbing a tile floor. Artwork credits are at the side of the photograph, and there is a quote from the curator below. The last panel features a photograph of a painting from the exhibition that takes up the entire panel. The photograph is also blue-tinted, and the painting depicts a mass of tangled tubes that are covered in cloth. The fleshy tubes appear to be stopping at a rectangular slab. Artwork credits are at the side of the photograph. The back of the middle panel continues the shape that consists of photographs that was created on the front cover. The back of the last panel advertises "Museum Day at the Mexic-Arte Museum". The panel includes the date of the event as well as times and information concerning a gallery talk and an artist meet and greet. There is also information about an exhibition entitled "Alebrijes, Oaxacan Wood Carvings". There is a blue-tinted photograph of a sculpture of a dragon-like creature holding a woman to the right of the event information.artist/creator Unknownsubject Education - Events Arts And Crafts - Crafts - Wood Carving Guests Receptions Contemporary Art Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Galleries People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Arts And Crafts - Paintings Mexicans Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations Lectures Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: "Mexican Calendar Legends" Brochure Translations
title Pamphlet: "Mexican Calendar Legends" Brochure Translationsdescription Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Calendar Legends, 20th Century Mexican Calendar Art in Galas de Mexico". Along with the title of the exhibition and an image of a painting from the exhibition, the cover of the pamphlet also establishes that the pamphlet is made up of "Brochure Translations" from a separate gallery guide that is in Spanish. The first page features an introduction about the exhibition. The majority of remaining pages list the artists that are included in the exhibition as well as a short biography and description of the type of artwork each one produces. The last two pages list a few of the "classic themes of the calendar paintings". The back cover of the pamphlet features the sponsors of the museum and the exhibition as well as information about the exhibition and the museum.artist/creator Davis & Davis Translatorssubject Education - Events Artists Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Legends Mexicans Translations Latinos Exhibits Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition
title Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibitiondescription Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Crossing Over". The exhibition contained artwork by Willie Varela. The pamphlet has been printed in all over red scale, including the photographs. The cover of the pamphlet features a photograph of a corrugated metal fence and a blank billboard in the distance. The title and a descriptive secondary title are also included on the front. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first panel includes the name of the exhibition as well as the dates and times of the opening reception, a members only preview, and a gallery talk by the artist. The second panel features a large photograph of a dilated eyeball and a statement about the exhibition above. The third panel features a picture of a drawing of an elderly woman standing next to a giant parrot. Details about an exhibition that ran concurrently to the featured exhibition are also included. The half-size panel includes information on sponsorship. The back of the last panel headlines a picture of two Hispanic boys who are looking in different directions. The back of the middle panel details information on the Mexic-Arte Museum.artist/creator Unknownsubject Education - Events Artists Receptions Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin. Galleries People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Varela, Willie Mexicans Lectures Exhibits Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photography Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Refugees
title Mexican Refugeesdescription Photograph of Mexican refugees fleeing to Marfa to escape Pancho Villa in 1914. Some are on foot, some are on horseback and some ride in wagons.artist/creator Arnold, Herbert J.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Family At Home, California, Ca.1880
title Mexican Family At Home, California, Ca.1880description Photograph of Mexican family at home, California, ca.1880. Grouping of seven family members and an infant (photo bleached out there), standing by the doorways of their adobe. All the females wear shawls or rebosos, and one for the girls holds a clothed doll. The man wears a large hat, holds a cane in his left hand and a rifle in his right, with a cartridge belt around his waist over his jacket. He has a moustache.artist/creator Unknownsubject Arms And Armor Toys Residential Sites Family Mexicans Clothing And Dress Adobe Houses Mexican Americans Californioscontributor Calisphere