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  Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition

  title Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition 

  description 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 Unknown 

  subject 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 Crafts 

  contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)