The International Museum of Art & Science is the first recipient of a $5,000 grant from the South Texas Chapter of the Corning Incorporated Foundation. Corning Connects will provide an opportunity for underserved school children from South Texas to visit the IMAS for transformative field experiences at the museum. With the support of Corning, student groups from area schools can visit at no cost for an IMAS educator-led, hands-on visit…
The International Museum of Art & Science and McAllen Public Utility host the Back to School Bash on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The immersive event celebrates the new school year with a fusion of art, science and community engagement, and will feature a wide range of activities and community partner booths for attendees of all ages. In addition to the engaging activities, the Back to School…
The International Museum of Art & Science is the recipient of a grant from Texas Women for the Arts, a program of the Texas Cultural Trust. The grant funds will support art education through ongoing Student Art Exhibits at the museum. The Student Art Exhibits at the IMAS will be an opportunity for the Valley community to view the work of young artists in grades 6 through 12 in a…
The International Museum of Art & Science is participating in the McAllen ISD’s Summer Feeding Program. McAllen ISD’s annual Summer Feeding Program serves free, nutritious meals at participating feeding sites to children 18 years of age and under this summer. Children do not have to be a McAllen ISD student to participate in the program. Meals will be provided at several sites across McAllen, many of them twice per day,…
The International Museum of Art & Science is part of museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2023 program began on Armed Forces Day and will end on Labor Day, Sept. 4. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with…
The International Museum of Art & Science has launched a “Pay It Forward” fund with the goal of offering fully funded memberships for families in need. As an expansion of its Membership for All program, which currently serves families who qualify for WIC/SNAP, this program will provide MFA Memberships to first-time members free of charge. Supporters can fund this program in two ways; purchasing a Visionary Membership to fund three…
McAllen Public Utility and International Museum of Art & Science invite the community to celebrate World Water Day at the museum on March 19. The annual event is a collaborative effort between both organizations to honor World Water Day, which takes place internationally on March 22. Admission is free to the public courtesy of McAllen Public Utility. From 1-5 p.m., visitors will be able to make a hummingbird feeder, take…
The International Museum of Art & Science will host its 15th annual Night at the Brew-seum presented by Clark Chevrolet and Clark Knapp Honda on April 15. The fundraiser benefits the IMAS and supports year-round art and science education in the Rio Grande Valley. As a beer festival, Night at the Brew-seum celebrates the region’s ever-growing love and curiosity for the world’s oldest fermented beverage. The after-hours 21+ event supports…
The International Museum of Art & Science presents its 11th annual Lunar New Year Festival on Jan. 29, complete with traditional Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese crafts, games and more. The 1-5 p.m. festival includes special performances and activities for visitors to soak in the cultural celebration that welcomes the arrival of spring. Performances include K-pop dancing by Illusion Dance Team, and “K-Stars” featuring Echo Effect and Levanter Dance Team. The…
The International Museum of Art & Science invites the community to celebrate with them in its upcoming winter festivities. IMAS will host a Biodiversity Festival & Market at the Museum and its “Annual Christmas Tree Forest” as well as Winter Programs including a Winter Camp and an Adult Folk Art Workshop. The Biodiversity Festival celebrates the variety of life on Earth. Patrons may explore the field of biodiversity through hands-on…