IMAS Musette Q1 2019

QUA R T E RLY ME MBE R NE W SL E T T E R

Eryn Reddell Wingert CHAIRPERSON

Juan Garcia

VICE - CHAIRPERSON

Lesley Chavez SECRETARY

Ernesto Sepulveda SECRETARY

Members

Ex-officio

Dr. Steven Block Julia Collins Dr. John Gerling Hector Guerra Dr. Katherine McAllen Laura Warren Ogletree Juan Peña

Beth Brown

Jeri Clark

PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Adrian De Anda

Lindsey Richards JUNIOR LEAGUE OF M C ALLEN

EDUCATOR

Yerenett Ceballos

Anastasia Perez

Maby Mata

FACILITIES MANAGER

TRUSTEE EMERITUS

Valerie Escamilla

MEMBERSHIP & VISITOR SERVICES COORDINATOR

Alex Garza

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Diana Reza

VISITOR SERVICES MANAGER

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Bill Ranganath

Roni Cortez

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & HR COORDINATOR

Jessica Rodriguez

PRESIDENT

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Mary Garza

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Serena Pandos

Aylaia Sifuentes

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Claudia Martinez

IMAS GUILD

CITY OF M C ALLEN

FACILITY USE & VISITOR SERVICES COORDINATOR

DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING DIRECTOR

Graciela Cobo

Veronica Whitacre

PAST- CHAIRPERSON

Serena Pandos

ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR

VISITOR SERVICES ASSISTANT

Anita Rodriguez VISITOR SERVICES ASSISTANT

Pedro Garza VISITOR SERVICES ASSISTANT

Valerie Mercurio TELEPHONE RECEPTIONIST

Jorge Cruz ART EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Jesus Garza SCIENCE EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Celso Medrano

Amelia Whitehead PERMANENT COLLECTIONS MANAGER

Eloy Rodriguez EXHIBIT PERPARATOR

Jesus Velasquez CRAFTSMAN

EDUCATOR

Marissa Salazar

Lisa Moreno

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

EDUCATOR

Rene Olivares

Elsa De La Garza

FACILITIES ASSISTANT

EDUCATOR

Yelitza Garcia

Pedro Gomez HOUSEKEEPER

EDUCATOR

Cover Image: Ada, by Alex Katz, 1994, Silkscreen in ten colors on paper, 34 3/4 x 35 x 1 inches. Collection of International Museum of Art & Science, Gift of the Blanton Museum of Art, 2018, Transfer from The Contemporary Austin, gift of Camille and Dave Lyons, 2010

From the Director As many of you already know, the museum is currently preparing for a leadership transition, in search of its next President & Executive Director beginning in January 2019. I want to thank each of our members, the IMAS Board of Trustees, the City of McAllen, our patrons, donors, staff, volunteers as well as the many generous individuals and Serena Pandos PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR businesses who have supported the IMAS over the many years, in service to our community. It has been an honor to serve you, our members and our community. The Board of Trustees is diligently working to find the perfect match for its next President & Executive Director. I have appointed Adrian De Anda who is our current Director of Finance to serve as the museum’s Interim Operations Director. The museum is positioned well for continued excellence in service to our community. I have full faith and confidence that this transition will be a good one, especially given the Board’s diligence, the staff ’s passion for our mission, and your continued support. Please be sure to subscribe to our weekly updates to stay informed and participate in the many exhibitions, educational programs and cultural events we have planned throughout 2019-2020. Wishing you all a very blessed Holiday Season and New Year ahead.

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The operation of the International Museum of Art & Science is made possible with funding from the City of McAllen, foundations, corporations, public and private donors.

The following organizations have provided support from October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018.

Platinum Patron | $15,000+ Charles Clark Chevrolet Co. City of McAllen Clark Knapp Honda Kirk & Jeri Clark L & F Distributors Bill Ranganath Gold Patron | $10,000-$14,999 Carats Jewels Living Gifts James W. & Kathleen C. Collins Family Foundation IMAS Guild Inter National Bank / Vantage Bank Texas Loring Cook Foundation Dr. Katherine & James McAllen Frank J. Roman Diamond Patron | $5,000-$9,999 Alpina Frederique Constant USA, Inc. Alice East BBVA Compass BBVA Compass Foundation Frost National Bank H-E-B The Warren Group Architects, Inc. Ruby Patron | $2,500-$4,999 Julia & Vannie Collins ER Sprinklers & Lawn Dr. & Mrs. John Gerling Hector Guerra John & Denise Ingram

LFD Home Furnishings Lone Star National Bank Tita & Shelby Longoria North Capital Juan & Diana Peña Anibal Perez Rio Bank Tony L. Talbott John & Melinda Wright Sapphire Patron | $1,000 - $2,499 David Adame Arredondo & Cabriales, LLC Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLC Dr. Cayetano & Mrs. Yolanda Barrera Alonzo Cantu Bebo Distributing, Inc. Bert Ogden Chevrolet Sandra Brown Bulldog Marketing Dean Canty Big Band Fox Packaging Independent Wealth Consultants Melba Gutierrez Kohls Carolyn Landrum Laura Warren Ogletree & Dan Ogletree Marilyn Osborn Serena & John Pandos Sony Rego & Rafael A. Rego, Jr. Cris Rivera Bill & Susie Robertson Mr. & Mrs. Glen Roney

Frank Smith Southern Stone, LLC Charles Thompson & the Seven Cities Foundation Maria Elena Useda UTRGV College of Fine Arts Dr. Roger & Jolene Vitko Tom Woolsey Friends of the IMAS | $100 to $999 Trudie Abbott Beth Brown Dr. Steven Block Javier Chapa Peter J. Condakes Stephanie Crane James Cross Adrian De Anda Tony Ducharme Michael Fallek Diana Garcia Jesus Garcia Juan & Denise Garcia Jesse Gonzalez Bobby Guerra Michael Guerra Monica Guerra Hector Gutierrez IBC Bank Alma Johnson Cecilia Johnson Klinck Foundation Gregory Labuss

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Dru LaMantia Jocelyn Lemasters Chris Leonard Dianna Longoria Nora Lydia Longoria Maria Elena Macias McAllen Chamber of Commerce Ralph Medrano Mission Chamber of Commerce Cassandra Moreno Ruben Moreno Dr. Nancy Moyer J. T. Nichols Chad Nunnery Elizabeth Perkins Lindsey Richards Rio Grande Regional Hospital Patty Roselund Sara Saldaña Shepard Walton King Insurance Stephanie Schwartz Ernesto Sepulveda Rebecca Solis Mariana E. Tello Valley Gastroenterology Clinic, P.A. Lourdes Viada Alfred Wasielewski Stephanie Wilson Jennifer Wingate Eryn Reddell Wingert

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Science On a Sphere is back! “Science On a Sphere,� also known as SOS, is a revolutionary, state-of-the-art exhibit designed by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to illustrate planetary and celestial systems like never before. SOS is a unique and captivating educational tool that is used in science museums, visitor centers, zoos, aquariums, laboratories, and schools around the world.

Educator-led presentations take place every Tuesday through Saturday in the IMAS Theater, featuring stunning images from the Hubble Space Telescope, orbital satellites, space probes and other NASA sources shown on a three-dimensional, six-foot-wide sphere.

The Science On the Sphere exhibit was fully refurbished and reopened to the public in November 2018, thanks to the generous support of Wells Fargo Bank and Mr. Bill Ranganath.

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Digital StarLab Planetarium

Rio Sendero

Imagine looking up and seeing the same night sky Galileo saw in the early 1600s when he discovered thousands of stars, the Milky Way. Or picture yourself landing on the rocky, red surface of Mars. This and more is possible with the Digital StarLab Planetarium, an augmented experience that takes you on out-of-this-world adventures.

A walk through the International Museum of Art & Science grounds looks and feels different because the IMAS Sculpture Garden underwent a beautification. With a generous donation of material from Southern Stone, LLC, the walkway upgraded to river rocks and is titled Rio Sendero (River Trail). Anibal Perez of ER Sprinklers & Lawn installed new grass, new irrigation and preened the gardens and stone. In carrying the theme throughout the museum, Rio Sendero is a permanent exhibit now flowing through the sculpture garden.

We are beyond excited to announce the museum currently offers the StarLab Planetarium experience to the public! Nearly 2,000 visiting students have observed the spectacular display during guided group tours. Presented by an IMAS educator, blast throughout the solar system during hourly planetarium shows daily from Tuesday through Sunday.

River Trail

A special thank you to Southern Stone, LLC and ER Sprinklers & Lawn for making Rio Sendero possible.

The StarLab Planetarium is made possible by Charles Clark Chevrolet and Clark Knapp Honda Co.

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19 JAN. - 30 JUNE 2019

14 FEB. 2019 - 1 JAN. 2023

Symphony of Color

Mexican & Latin American

Symphony of Color is comprised of a collection of over 40 musical instruments that have been decorated with a beaded spectrum of colors by artisans from the Wixárika community, also known as Huicholes. Each musical instrument is a depiction of the Wixárika culture and art and is deeply embedded with their beliefs.

As a pillar of the art community in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley, the IMAS always focuses on its mission to preserve, expand and display its permanent art and science collections. The Mexican and Latin American Folk Art Collection connects traditional and contemporary folk art forms evolving around regions of Central and South America.

Over the course of its lifetime, the IMAS has expanded its permanent collection to over several thousand items, a large portion of which are pieces of significance with Mexican and Latin American roots.

The Hermes Music Foundation supports the Wixárika community by employing the Wixárika artists, selling the instruments and returning the funds to the Wixárika community.

Folk Art

IMAS Permanent Collections

Upcoming

The exhibition is on loan and organized by the Hermes Music Foundation through the support of the Secretaria de Cultura en México and the Festival de Música Contemporánea para un Mundo Mejor.

The vision of the exhibition helps to fulfill the museum’s mission to promote a deeper appreciation of the permanent collection by developing connection between traditional and contemporary arts in Central and South American cultures.

The collection was made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and The Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation.

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8 DEC. 2018 - 21 JULY. 2019

Recent Acquisitions Behind any museum’s exhibit is a story of acquisition. Pieces in each collection on display may have been borrowed, donated, curated, or selected and organized from a private institution, artist or another organization. Earlier this year, the Blanton Museum of Art formed a Texas Consortium of Museums to receive 500 unrestricted gifts of art.

The IMAS was selected and received over 30 contemporary artworks.

A portion of these gifts and others from the IMAS permanent collection are presented in Recent Aquisitions, in the Cardenas Gallery. The exhibit features over a dozen artists in a mixed media collection including oil on canvas, acrylic, ceramic, ink, photography, metal sculpture, blown glass, and silkscreen.

Among them is an original blown glass piece by Dale Chihuly, May Green Basket.

20 OCT. 2018 - 31 MARCH 2019

Clean Water Here The exhibit features 13 award-winning photographs and educational content that describe the world’s complex water challenges, specifically focusing on issues surrounding safe drinking water.

The exhibit first debuted at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on UN World Water Day, March 22, 2018, in support of the Water Action Decade, which promoted the idea that access to safe drinking water and sanitation are human rights central to all people everywhere.

“Safe drinking water is critical to ending poverty, but it is a huge challenge,” said Lani Dolifka, the creator of Clean Water Here. “We want people to get a better understanding of the challenges, so they become agents of change in their own communities.”

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April 6, 2019 The 11th Annual Brew-seum takes place the day before National Beer Day, on Saturday, April 6, 2019. This event provides a unique after-hours experience at the museum for adults aged 21 and over, featuring delicious food from local restaurants, a wide selection of craft beers, and live entertainment.

Potential vendors, please do not miss your opportunity to participate in the largest beer festival in the Rio Grande Valley.

There is no participation fee and is a chance to expand your restaurant's public radar. For any questions contact our Development Coordinator at brewseum@theimasonline.com

Brew-seum supports the International Museum of Art & Science and its vision to enhance the overall quality of life for all members of the community through artistic and scientific enlightenment.

Tickets for Brew-seum will be available for purchase in February 2019 through the Brew-seum website or the museum’s front desk.

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ONGOING MONTHLY

Workshops & Education Every month the IMAS offers art workshops for all ages.

Register your little artist for Youth Art Classes on the last Sunday of each month from 1:00–2:30 PM. Learn new art skills during our Adult Art Classes on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30–8:00 PM. January through March we welcome Winter Texans to every third Saturday from 10:00–11:30 AM. Workshops are perfect for beginner to intermediate artists. All supplies are included.

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MARCH 12–15, 2019

Operation Imagination:

SciFi Adventures Spring Break Camps

Experience the world of science-fiction at the IMAS during spring break! Camp sessions feature daily hands-on art and science activities and demonstrations. Participants will direct their own stop-motion short film, experiment with special FX makeup, create Minecraft art, learn about parapsychology, explore future space travel and more.

Spring camps are provided for grades 1st−6th and will run March 12–15, 2019, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Before and after care will be available. Afternoon snacks are provided, but please bring a sack lunch. Prices start at $45 per day or $150 a week.

MARCH 23, 2019

World Water Day Celebration In honor of World Water Day on March 22, join us Saturday, March 23 from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM for a day filled with water activities and presentations. Make a splash at the water festival stations as you learn about water testing, clean up an oil spill, make a water cycle in a bag, and more. Explore the impact of water from hurricanes to droughts during Science On a Sphere presentations. Lastly, discover the importance of water and water conservation by taking the water pledge.

World Water Day Celebration is brought to the IMAS in partnership with the McAllen Public Utility.

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JANUARY Closed for

New Year’s Day

MARCH

FEBRUARY Lunar New Year Festival 10 AM–5 PM

Girl Scout Workshops JUNIOR 10 AM–1 PM AMBASSADOR 2 PM–5 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $8 / NON-MEMBERS $10

Family Fun Night:

Young Adventurer

3 PM–8 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $5 / NON-MEMBERS $10

Young Adventurer

Homeschool Workshops

IMAS MEMBERS $5 / NON-MEMBERS $10

Chemistry Fest

Adult Art Class: Figure Drawing 6:30 PM–8 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $20 / NON-MEMBERS $25

10 AM–10:45 AM

ELEMENTARY 11 AM–12 PM MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL 12:30 PM–1:30 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $7 / NON-MEMBERS $14

10 AM–10:45 AM

Homeschool Workshops ELEMENTARY 11 AM–12 PM MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL 12:30 PM–1:30 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $7 / NON-MEMBERS $14

Boy Scout Workshops

Family Fun Night:

CUB 10 AM–1 PM WEBELOS 2 PM–5 PM

3 PM-8 PM

Geology Bash

IMAS MEMBERS $8 / NON-MEMBERS $10

BROWNIE 2 PM–5 PM

Dr. Seuss Celebration 3 PM–8 PM

Boy Scout Workshops Girl Scout Workshop

Family Fun Night:

CUB 10 AM–1 PM SCOUT 2 PM–5 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $8 / NON-MEMBERS $10

Adult Art Class: Mosaics

6:30 PM–8 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $20 / NON-MEMBERS $25

IMAS MEMBERS $8 / NON-MEMBERS $10

Girl Scout Workshop Winter Texan Art Class 10 AM–11:30 AM

BROWNIE 2 PM–5 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $8 / NON-MEMBERS $10

IMAS MEMBERS $10 / NON-MEMBERS $15

Operation Imagination:

Sci-Fi Adventures Spring Camps 1st-6th GRADES 9 AM–3 PM

FULL CAMP $150 / SINGLE DAY $45

Closed for

Closed for

President’s Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Winter Texan Art Class Engineers’ Week

Girl Scout Workshops CADETTE 10 AM–1 PM SENIOR 2 PM–5 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $8 / NON-MEMBERS $10

10 AM–11:30 AM

IMAS MEMBERS $10 / NON-MEMBERS $15

FEB. 19–24

Winter Texan Art Class 10 AM–11:30 AM

IMAS MEMBERS $10 / NON-MEMBERS $15

World Water Day Celebration 10 AM–4 PM

Youth Art Class: Huichol Art

1:00 PM–2:30 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $15 / NON-MEMBERS $20

“Clean Water Here”

Reception with Lani Dolifka 11 AM–1 PM

Youth Art Class:

Boy Scout Workshops

1:00 PM–2:30 PM

CUB 10 AM–1 PM SCOUT 2 PM–5 PM

IMAS MEMBERS $8 / NON-MEMBERS $10 MARKED WORKSHOPS INCLUDE THE PRICE OF ADMISSION . FOR ALL OTHER EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS , ADMISSION RATES APPLY.

Youth Art Class: Mosaic Masterpiece 1:00 PM–2:30 PM

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IMAS MEMBERS $15 / NON-MEMBERS $20

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Folk Art

IMAS MEMBERS $15 / NON-MEMBERS $20

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Guided Group Tours Group tours are an engaging, exciting experience in the world of art and science.

The International Museum of Art & Science is pleased to offer guided tours to your group and will design a specialized tour enhancing your visit. The IMAS website offers an interest form for your upcoming group guided tour of the museum.

Outreach Discover the intersection of art and science with outreach programs perfect for 21st century learners! Journey through our solar system with presentations in our Portable Planetarium, made possible by H-E-B Tournament of Champions. Explore S.T.E.A.M. with exciting and educational hands-on workshops that are adapted to engage all ages, abilities and learning styles. Meet our Animal Ambassadors with TEKS-aligned interactive live animal presentations. From large auditorium presentations to captivating workshops, the IMAS brings the world of art and science to you! For more information on outreaches, contact our Director of Education at cmartinez@theimasonline.com.

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IMAS Membership Join a community of supporters and gain unparalleled access through a membership contribution. All International Museum of Art & Science members receive free general admission to more than 360 museums worldwide through our ASTC partnership, and discounts on IMAS events, workshops, gift shop and birthday rentals for one year.

The museum offers 5 membership levels: Individual, Family, Family Premium, Smithsonian, and Visionary. Two of our highest levels, Smithsonian and Visionary, include Smithsonian benefits, memberships and free admission to 50+ Smithsonian Affiliate museums across the United States.

With your help, the IMAS will grow the next generation of artists, educators, mathematicians, and engineers through school field trips, staff training, community outreaches, and rotating world-class exhibits.

“We use our ASTC museum membership all the time! Our favorite museums so far are the Thinkery in Austin, DoSeum in San Antonio and Houston Children’s Museum. We have saved so much in general admission costs...” Gabriela Anderson, IMAS Family Membership level “We love our membership with the IMAS. We enjoy traveling and museums! We have used our membership at the Witte Museum in San Antonio, the Tulsa Children’s Museum Discovery Lab in Oklahoma and the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology in Rhode Island.” Derek Mirabal, IMAS Family Membership level

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Exiting through the IMAS Gift Shop is an essential part of the museum experience.

Explore an affordable display of art and science novelties for men, women, and children alike. Our unique collection of rocks and minerals will excite the geologist in you; and our variety of art and science kits will inspire creativity and ingenuity. The gift shop also features a vibrant collection of jewelry, glass, ceramics, and other creations from local artisans. All of our items are educational and tied in to our mission, permanent collection or current exhibits. Sales support our institution’s work and mission: to promote a deeper appreciation of the arts and sciences through exhibitions, cultural events and educational programs.

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