Tag Archives: IMAS

IMAS Hosts Día de los Muertos Festival & Market

The International Museum of Art & Science kicks off its seasonal programming with Día de los Muertos Festival presented by H-E-B Helping Here and Market at the museum on Oct. 9 from 1-5 p.m. Visitors can join a guided tour of the Mexican & Latin American Folk Art exhibition and view community altares. Art activities include candle painting, monarch masks and paper flowers. Traditional sugar skull decorating is also available…

Read More

IMAS Accepting Member Art for Juried Show

Members’ Juried Art Show

The International Museum of Art & Science will host its second annual Members’ Juried Art Show this October through the end of December. The exhibition will feature original artwork submitted by IMAS members by Sept. 28. “We are thrilled to be welcoming artwork from our IMAS members this year after an incredible response in 2021 for our first show. We had over 72 member artists submit over 100 artworks for…

Read More

IMAS Calls for Community Altars

Community Altars (photo IMAS)

The International Museum of Art & Science is accepting open submissions for Community Altars 2022 in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Submission deadline is Sept. 16 with limited space. This year’s theme is Inspiring Latinas, incorporating altars for women who empowered their Latinx communities. Altars will be on display in the museum’s Discovery Pavilion from Oct. 9 to Nov. 5. The annual Día de los Muertos Festival will also…

Read More

Back To School Blast Off

Back To School Blast Off

Blast off back to school with the IMAS and McAllen Public Utility on Aug. 14. This event features hands-on art and science activities in celebration of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first images. The event also includes community tables, free books and planetarium presentations. A virtual Webb Expert Panel takes place at 2:30 p.m. This is event is free for McAllen residents.

IMAS Announces Collage Annual Gala

Diana and Juan Peña

The International Museum of Art & Science presents its 43rd Collage Annual Gala on Aug. 27 at the museum. The IMAS will be honoring Juan and Diana Peña for their support of the museum and their passion for educational and learning experiences for children. The black-tie gala is back at the museum this year, taking place in a unique setting among art exhibitions. The evening includes silent and live auctions,…

Read More

Holiday Market Kicks Off IMAS Christmas

IMAS Christmas Tree Forest

The International Museum of Art & Science presents a community Holiday Market to kick off this year’s annual Christmas Tree Forest “Christmas in the RGV” Dec. 5. The artisan market takes place from 1-5 p.m. In addition to the local artists, the Valley Symphony Orchestra and the McAllen Creative Arts Incubator will participate in the event this year. The community may support these local artists and artisans and then visit…

Read More

IMAS Accepting Christmas Tree Forest Entries

Plans are currently underway by the IMAS Guild for this year’s International Museum of Art and Science Christmas Tree Forest. Those organizations wishing to participate should sign up early for the exhibit of 25 Christmas trees. This year’s theme is “Christmas in the Rio Grande Valley.” Inspiration for trees can come from many aspects of Valley life from ranching and sports to history and birding. New this year are the…

Read More

Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market

Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market

IMAS hosts the Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market Oct. 10. Visitors can play Lotería, create papel picado, make a paper butterfly shadow box, view the altars display, and decorate a traditional sugar skull ($2 per participant). A diverse vendor market will be on site with traditional pieces and handmade goods including art, jewelry, plants, aguas frescas and sweet treats. Community tables include McAllen Public Library and Valley Symphony Orchestra. The McAllen Creative Incubator…

Read More

IMAS to Honor City of McAllen at Collage Gala

The International Museum of Art & Science presents its 42nd Collage Annual Gala Aug. 28. The IMAS will be honoring the City of McAllen for its steadfast support of the museum and its mission for 54 years. Each year, the funds raised through Collage help the museum fulfill its mission by presenting a wide range of engaging art and science exhibits. It also presents cultural events and educational programs to all…

Read More