Sketchfest, Shakespeare, and More Arts Events to Fill Your Week

Things are gonna get cheeky, queer, and local

"...Jaime’s Spanish Village, and it’s all going to support Mexic-Arte Museum’s educational programming. Also on the menu: a Ballet..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Red River Cultural District Asks Public to Rally for City Funding

Nonprofit appealed to Music Commission earlier this month

"...outlined a $120,000 contract for corridor consulting with the Mexic-Arte Museum. At the Jan. 8 meeting, the commission passed..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Female Leaders of Color Honored in Mosaic Art at Austin Public Library

The Legends Mosaics will be a permanent installation

"...Sadler Means (educator, social justice advocate), Sylvia Orozco (founder Mexic-Arte Museum), and Peggy Vasquez (producer, journalist, social justice advocate)...."

Oct. 6, 2021 Arts Post by W. A. Brenner

Vaquero Taquero Opens Second Location in Downtown Austin

Saturday grand opening promises music and carne asada

"...in 2016 with a push-cart selling tacos outside the Mexic-Arte Museum, celebrated local eatery Vaquero Taquero returns to the..."

Sept. 16, 2021 Food Post by Rachel Rascoe

Charles Stites' New One-Man Show Straitjacket Is Fun – Scary Fun

Charles Stites has another one-man show, and this time he's climbing into a Straitjacket for fun. Scary fun.

"...saw her production of Vaclav Havel's Temptation at the Mexic-Arte Museum six times. It's an honor to be working..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Murals of "El Federico" Archuleta

"...El Federico's "'Til Death Do Us Part" at Mexic-Arte Museum on East Fifth..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Photo Gallery

Rancho Alegre Fights to Be the Cadillac of Conjunto Festivals

The music fest returns the native Texas genre Downtown where it once flourished

"...debuted the Austin Conjunto Festival in 1990 at the Mexic-Arte Museum on Congress Avenue. Lakeside at Fiesta Gardens followed..."

May 3, 2019 Music Feature by César E. López Linares

Art Show Marks Farmworkers Awareness Week

CAMP at St. Ed's celebrates farmworkers' contributions via art

"...the university and its CAMP - as well as Mexic-Arte Museum’s Mix ‘n Mash: Migration collection and the Munday..."

March 27, 2019 Arts Post by Lilli Hime

“Pio Pulido: The Last Exhibit of the 20th Century” at the MACC

This retrospective is like visiting an artist’s crowded studio and yet provides just a glimpse of this visionary’s output

"...hold them all. I'm told Pulido, a co-founder of Mexic-Arte Museum, had many more works that simply wouldn't fit..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Lone Star Zine Fest Rounds Up Local Mini-Mags

Artful publications will be on display and for sale at Cheer Up Charlies

"...Huizar, and Claudia Zapata met while working at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The creative trio now form the Puro Chingón..."

June 8, 2017 Arts Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Creative Alliance Honors 2016

ACA salutes SVT, Byrd, Brooks, Seibert, Willenzik at the ND

"...and arts patron Carla McDonald, the Applied Materials Foundation. Mexic-Arte Museum, the Austin Film Society...."

Nov. 16, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Making the Youth Count

Panel of formerly homeless young people gives context to statewide study

"...event My Voice Matters, featuring youth speakers at the Mexic-Arte Museum Tuesday afternoon...."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Austin Creative Alliance Honors 2015

Third class of honorees: Moser, Mexic-Arte, Esparza, Harden

"...and advocate for the music scene Margaret Moser; and Mexic-Arte Museum...."

Nov. 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Jumpolin Seeks New Home

Rising rents send owners to new neighborhood

"...Mexic-Arte Museum has recognized the artistry of the Lejarazus' piñata-making..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Gay Place: One Queered Up Year

This way a gay, that way a gay: Steer here, queers

"...Hi-Tea Sober exclusive QTPOC mixer. Wed., March 18, 7-9pm. Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress...."

March 20, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Confidential

Welcome to queer heaven, SXSWers

"...Sober QTPOC social networking mixer. Wed., March 18, 7-9pm. Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress, 512/480-9373...."

March 13, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gentrification Refugees

Jumpolin demo a long time coming, according to city records

"...Services, Inc. and serves on the board of the Mexic-Arte Museum...."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Food Events

Aug. 21-26

"...Live music and frozen paletas. Tue., Aug. 26, 7-9pm. Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress, 512/480-9373. $5 (free for members)...."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Column

Never Mind the Polar Kind, Austin Has Its Own Vortex

And that irrepressible powerhouse of theatre is about to turn 25

"...stage their edgy shows, they made copious use of Mexic-Arte Museum back in the day, and then they lucked..."

Jan. 9, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Urban Farms: Mediation Bears No Fruit

Compromise seems unlikely in debate

"...board member of Southwest Key as well as of Mexic-Arte Museum, owns numerous properties near Springdale Farm, where she..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Nobelity Project Hosts Book Drive

Design a bookmobile or donate books

"...Honduran library. You can drop off donations at the Mexic-Arte Museum (419 Congress) or mail them to:..."

April 2, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Studio Visits: Kevin Muñoz

Art and graphic design meet in a windowless East Austin studio

"...having that "problem." For example, I recently participated in Mexic-Arte [Museum]'s Mix 'n' Mash, and I had to come..."

March 1, 2013 Arts Feature by Andy Campbell

There Goes the Neighborhood

City split over the latest in urban living options: short-term rentals

"...Arthouse at the Jones Center, the Austin Film Festival, Mexic-Arte Museum, and the Texas Juggling Society (which, we presume,..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Food Events

Putting booze in a sno-cone? Fine by us.

"...special Cine Las Americas screening and silent auction at Mexic-Arte Museum...."

May 4, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Halloween Events

Don't be scared, boo; it's good to have options

"...(www.manuels.com) hosts its Day of the Dead Celebration, benefiting Mexic-Arte Museum. Attractions include an altar viewing party (featuring one..."

Oct. 24, 2011 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Inside Kate Heyhoe's Skull

"...sold at Authenticity Gallery, Yard Dog Gallery, and the Mexic-Arte Museum, or order directly through her website, www.insidemyskull.com...."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

City Hall Hustle: In the Zone

Land-use issues in all corners of the city dominate council agenda

"...John Lipscombe, and Sylvia Orozco, MACC board member and Mexic-Arte Museum executive director. "Our lives are so short, and..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 8/19/10 (Updated)

Emma Barrientos honored by council

"...as treasurer), and Sylvia Orozco, MACC board member and Mexic-Arte Museum executive director. “Life is so short … but..."

Aug. 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'A Perfect Recipe' Awards

A bake sale yields $1,000 in minifellowships for three Austin artists

"...community. This writer was invited to participate, along with Mexic-Arte Museum Director Sylvia Orozco and Arthouse Associate Director Elizabeth..."

June 11, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Daily Hustle: 4/27/10

Sample some TDH -- no permit required

"...Authorizing $5 million in improvements and repairs for the Mexic-Arte Museum, funded from a 2006 bond vote, rolled over..."

April 27, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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