Mexic-Arte Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1983 |
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| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Type | Fine arts museum |
The Mexic-Arte Museum is a special place in Austin, Texas. It's a fine arts museum that celebrates art from Mexico and Latin America. Its main goal is to teach and inspire people about the rich art and culture of these regions.
The museum shows both traditional and modern art. It helps everyone in the community learn about different cultures through beautiful artworks.
About the Museum's History
The Mexic-Arte Museum was started in 1983 by Sam Coronado and Sylvia Orozco. It officially became a non-profit organization in 1984. In 2003, the state of Texas recognized it as the Official Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas. This means it's a very important place for showing Mexican American art.
In 1988, the museum moved to its current home. It's located on Congress Avenue in Austin, a busy and well-known street.
Award-Winning Programs
The Mexic-Arte Museum also has amazing programs for young people. In 2016, their "Screen It!" program won a big award. It was one of only twelve programs in the whole country to receive the National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award. This award celebrates programs that use art and humanities to help young people grow and learn.
External Links
- Mexic-Arte Museum official site: https://mexic-artemuseum.org/
- Photo slideshow of Mexic-Arte Museum mural
- 2016 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
