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OUR CLAN THE IMAS STAFF In December 2019, IMAS was selected as one of six museums nationally to participate in the Cultural Competency Learning Institute (CCLI). CCLI is a collaborative strategic initiative to build organizational capacity around diversity, inclusion and culture created by the Association of Science and Technology Centers, the Association of Children’s Museums, and the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. CCLI has transformed how the IMAS staff work together by celebrating collaboration that removes silos between departments, flattening the organizational hierarchy with staff from all levels leading All Staff meeting discussions on previously unaddressed topics of inclusion and equity and promoting staff perspectives through “The Staff Idea Board” and staff authored newsletter articles. In early 2020 when we began our work in CCLI, our focus was on building strong relationships with community partners. We were excited about the opportunity to deepen ties with existing partners and forge new relationships to amplify and enhance our exhibits and educational programs to grow our audiences. Staff is still eagerly anticipating strengthening collaborations with community partners and we’ll jump into that work when it’s safe to do so. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions, we turned our CCLI work inward to focus on us – the IMAS staff. Through candid discussions on difficult, often uncomfortable topics like equity, gender diversity, and accessibility, the IMAS staff got to know one another better, increased their confidence as museum professionals, and bolstered our “clan” characteristics of working closely together toward a shared goal. 2020 was so challenging in many ways but when I reflect on the past 12 months my heart swells with pride for the IMAS staff and knowing how much we’ve grown personally and professionally through our shared accomplishments. Before CCLI, the IMAS staff hadn’t had opportunities to learn together as a staff and this new experience required courage and bravery to embark on something new and different as a group. A few quotes from the video created as a reflection capture the experience: “I was quite skeptical at the beginning. I didn’t think I was going to learn this much. I just think everyone needs to do this [CCLI], it brings the staff together. It’s an empowering opportunity and it’s eye-opening; it’s something every museum should go through. It feels good to be doing something bigger than ourselves. It’s very impactful… to make a space that is available for everyone that’s what CCLI has started to do for IMAS, and I hope it continues like that into the future.” We couldn’t do this important team-building work without the support of the IMAS Board of Trustees. Their confidence in our capabilities inspires us to continue our growth and collaborative efforts, and we’re grateful for their encouragement. With appreciation and gratitude, Ann Fortescue PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Juan Garcia
Debbie Crane Aliseda
CHAIR
SECRE TARY
Ernesto Sepulveda
Eryn Reddell Wingert
VICE-CHAIR
IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIR
Dr. Steven Block
EX-OFFICIO
GOVERNANCE CHAIR
Beth Brown
MEMBERS
ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR
Graciela Cobo
Ofelia Estevis
Dr. John Gerling
IMAS GUILD
Luis Heffner
Bill Ranganath
Kate Horan
TRUSTEE EMERITUS
Dr. Katherine McAllen Yirla Gonzalez-Nolan JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MCALLEN
Cassandra Moreno
Veronica Whitacre
Hari Namboodiri
CITY OF MCALLEN MAYOR PRO-TEM
Juan Peña
STAFF DIRECTORY Ann Fortescue
Valerie Escamilla
PRESIDENT & E XECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ART EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Adrian De Anda
Celina Michel
OPER ATIONS & FINANCE DIRECTOR
RESERVATIONIST & OUTRE ACH COORDINATOR
Mary Garza
Edgar Cortez
E XECUTIVE ASSISTANT & HR COORDINATOR
EDUCATOR
Selena Garza
Anastasia Perez
EDUCATOR
DE VELOPMENT & MARKE TING DIRECTOR
Elisa Hernandez EDUCATOR
Claudia Martinez Gray DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Aylaia Sifuentes
Jessica Rodriguez
DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
VISITOR SERVICES MANAGER
Amelia Whitehead Rose DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Marissa Salazar GR APHIC DESIGNER
Anita Rodriguez VISITOR SERVICES ASSISTANT
Alex Garza
Jesus Velazquez
FACILITIES MANAGER
CR AF TSMAN
Ana Guerra EXHIBITIONS COORDINATOR & CURATORIAL ASSISTANT
Pedro Gomez
Roni Cortez
John Mercado
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION ASSISTANT
HOUSEKEEPER
SECURITY OFFICER
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 BY THE NUMBERS
12 UPDATES
2 COMMUNITY
14 EXHIBITS
7 EDUCATION
16 MEET THE BOARD
9 RECAP
17 SUPPORTERS Thank you to Minuteman Press McAllen for printing and supporting this issue of the IMAS Musette newsletter.
Cover Credit Jason Ray Perez, Riders on the Storm, 2021, 5 ft. x 4 ft., Acrylic paint Impasto style with a palette knife
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Yelitza Garcia explains the teen program in the Earth Optimism introduction video as seen on IMAS Youtube channel.
Made possible by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee
TEENS BRING EARTH OPTIMISM TO IMAS BY YELITZA GARCIA, FORMER IMAS EDUCATOR The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 urgent calls for action by all countries in global partnership for people, the planet, and prosperity. At their core, the SDGs are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address all the most critical crises facing our world today, including climate change, poverty, inequality, peace and justice, hunger, and health. The Smithsonian Institute put out a call in early 2020 for Affiliates to join their Earth Optimism Initiative. As an IMAS educator, I lead plenty educational programs, but this was my first opportunity to write a grant for IMAS and create a program on my own. Thanks to the grant from the Smithsonian Women’s Committee, IMAS was able to provide participants with the camera equipment and video editing software produce a film to submit to the Teens Dream Video Competition. I designed the Earth Optimism program to focus on solution-based development. Often, when we think about poverty, climate change, inequality, and hunger, we’d be hard pressed to say we don’t feel uncomfortable. These global problems can keep us up at night, worried and saddened. In 2020, humanity experienced the collision of the world’s crises and the collapse of our “normal” at the hands of the fall-out from the COVID-19 global pandemic. Earth Optimism is the idea that we can focus on solutions and collaboration in place of throwing our hands up in the air and saying, “there’s nothing we can do about it.” Roni Veronica Cortez, a fellow IMAS educator, joined me and eight teens from Weslaco, Edinburg, Brownsville, McAllen, and Edinburg. The program took place virtually in the fall of 2020 via Google Meet. During this time, we met with teens twice a week to discuss solution-based thinking, sustainable development and what each teen valued and
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felt strongly about. Veronica often thought was the artistic voice within the group and helped guide teen’s visions for their video. The teens as a group were impassioned with the vision of a more sustainable future. These videos were ultimately submitted to the Teens Dream Co-Lab for their Teens Dream Video Competition: Changemaker Challenge – a contest used to inspire teens to talk about the SDGs and how to make the world a better place. With the goal to build a community of teen changemakers working with the Teens Dream Co Lab’s global mentors, affiliates and partners, the Video Competition saw entries from over 40 countries in 2020. Participating teens ages 13-18 were asked to create a 2-minute video that focused on one SDG and a vision for action concerning that SDG. Ultimately, the program sought to create a global community of teens to mobilize for a better future. Angel Perez’ video focuses on the strength of community for strong institutions. Abigail Rios talked about the power of caring for pets for mental health, while twin sister Allision Rios talked about the role of access to education in ending poverty. Ana Ybarra’s video asked for the community’s perspective on their individual impact on the environment and for more responsible consumption. Jason, Jorge and America Velazquez joined as a family to discuss public health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The videos submitted by IMAS teens show us that even in the darkest times, our strongest tool against crisis is community. Thank you to the Smithsonian Women’s Committee for making the Earth Optimism (EO) at IMAS program possible. You can find all EO video submissions and more content at the International Museum of Art and Science’s YouTube Channel. Congratulations to all our Teen Changemakers!
HOW INSECTS FOSTERED A NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP BY RONI CORTEZ, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION ASSISTANT Recently the IMAS fostered a new community partnership with Exotic Tropical Pet World (located at 1716 West Hackberry Avenue in McAllen). Inside the MPU BioZone, educators care for several ambassador animals that require crickets as their main food source. This is where Exotic Tropical Pet World and the IMAS decided that we could help each other. How? Well in our MPU BioZone lab we care for Darkling Beetles, an insect that goes through a complete metamorphosis. This is when an insect lifecycle has four stages: egg, larvae, pupae and beetle. This specific beetle in its larvae stage is called a superworm. Superworms are a
common diet for animals such as reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Through a conversation about IMAS pupating our excess superworms, we are now doing an insect exchange with our local pet store. We supply them with superworms and, in return, receive crickets for our ambassador animals such as Ryujin, a Bearded Dragon, and Gobi, a Leopard Gecko. I am very thankful and proud to begin this partnership with Diane Cantu, store manager, and all the passionate and dedicated employees at the Exotic Tropical Pet World, whose mission is simple: Bringing People and Pets Together.
Left to right: Reptile Specialist Israel Cervantesand Roni Cortez exchanging insects at Exotic Tropical Pet World, Animal Ambassador Ryujin enjoying his mealworm, and Animal Ambassador Gobi.
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Left photo: a viewer’s photo submission in participating Feburary’s Afterschool Adventures (ASA)−All About the Heart. Participants got to dissect animal hearts from their ASA kit. Right photo: The BBVA Foundation proudly supported IMAS’ educational program, Afterschool Adventures.
A NEW WAY OF AFTERSCHOOL ENGAGEMENT BY CLAUDIA MARTINEZ GRAY, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & SELENA GARZA, IMAS EDUCATOR Over 700 K-12th grade students in Rio Grande Valley participated in our Afterschool Adventures series, a new program made possible by a grant from BBVA Foundation. Beginning last year with “Spooky Science” in October and “Winter STEM” in December, “All about the Heart” this past February, and ending with “Art+Nature” this April, it truly has been an adventure-filled year despite the challenges for distance learning. The goal of the program was to engage students with hands-on learning to build their knowledge of science and creativity through self-expression. These activities allowed students to explore their interests independently of school curriculum. All workshops were developed and led by IMAS Educator Selena Garza. Read on for her take on this experience. Imagine you’re getting out of school and getting ready to jump into your favorite hobby. Do you feel excited, or happy perhaps? That’s exactly how I felt preparing for Afterschool Adventures with this IMAS program! Being an educator at the museum feels like this incredible hobby that I get to do every single day, because although it is work, this program was a way for me to engage with you all! It felt great knowing that we would be able to provide an awesome program to
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our community, and for it to reach further than the outreaches of McAllen. Seeing people come from areas like Brownsville and San Juan was incredibly encouraging; it made me feel grateful that the RGV community was engaging in the activities and enjoying it! Being able to bring a fun afterschool experience about STEM topics was also fulfilling, not only do you see the kids interacting with the live videos but the families as well. Having the opportunity to contribute these free kits through the help of BBVA was significant to me, especially during a pandemic when getting back to the school groove is that much harder. I’m glad to have been part of something that was able to be such a great impact for our community!
T H A NK YOU F OR YOUR SUPPOR T
EDUCATORS PROVIDE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS FOR McALLEN ISD 2 ND GRADERS BY CLAUDIA MARTINEZ GRAY, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION The education department is celebrating a huge success! We conducted virtual field trips for all McAllen Independent School District 2nd grade students. Before the pandemic, these field trips were a two-hour museum learning experience, exploring all the exhibits with a visit to the Gift Shop for a take-home memento. Working with the district’s elementary science coordinator, I specialize the content each year to serve as a review of science concepts that scored lower in benchmark testing. In early fall of 2020, the science coordinator and I decided to push the field trips to 2021 as teachers were understandably occupied navigating pandemic-era teaching. Then, the winter storm pushed our timetable further into spring. In preparation for the field trips, the team packed and delivered 1,338 student kits and 70 teacher kits across the nineteen elementary campuses. Each student kit included one science experiment, one art activity, a field trip notebook, an IMAS color-changing pencil, an IMAS sticker, and a free pass to visit. The hour-and-15-minute webinar began with students conducting an experiment to review the states of matter as they created oobleck, a non-Newtonian substance. Then, we blasted off into space and visited each planet in our solar system with a Science On a Sphere video presentation. Next, students were introduced to an Ambassador Animal to learn about the habitat of either a Madagascar hissing cockroach, a bearded dragon, or a leopard gecko. My favorite session was showing specimens from our geology teaching collection to demonstrate how items can be sorted by properties. The students gasped at our shiny crystals and cool fossils. Lastly, students were provided with an afterschool activity as a post-field trip experience, which prompted them to paint an ocean scene with watercolors to review the characteristics of saltwater. The magic of learning filled each day! At the end of each webinar, the students were reluctant to sign off. Many excitedly shared their own pets, rock collections and science experiment testimonies. It was clear that while the content correlated with their curriculum, it also aligned with their personal interests. Certainly, none of this would have been possible without the teamwork of the education department, from scheduling to learning digital teaching on-the-fly. It took many months of planning and revising content, and training on presenting live via Zoom. I am proud of the work we’ve accomplished together during these difficult times. Top to bottom: IMAS educator Selena Garza hosting Virtual MISD Field Trips with animal ambassador Ryujin, and former IMAS educator Yelitza Garcia delivering program kits to MISD schools.
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OPERATION IMAGINATION SUMMER CAMPS BY CLAUDIA MARTINEZ GRAY, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION We are excited to be back in-person for camps this summer! IMAS Operation Imagination Summer Camps are available weekly Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m beginning June 7. Each week will host no more than 16 campers who will be guided by two IMAS Educators in our Discovery Pavilion. Campers will sit two per table and have their own supply box and cubby for the week. Camp stations will be cleaned twice a day—after lunch and at the end of the camp day. Campers are required to wear masks when on museum grounds, including outdoor spaces. Campers must bring a bag lunch and a reusable water bottle. Safety guidelines and requirements may be revised to ensure the safest camp experience. Camp is $160 per week (IMAS member discount available). Registration for all in-person camps opens Saturday, May 1. Occurring simultaneously, a limited number of Virtual Camps will be offered for an at-home experience. Weekly Virtual Camps include a kit of 14 activities and an afternoon webinar session each camp day. Virtual Camp is free with limited registration opening Monday, May 24 on a rolling basis. Take a peek at our in-person and virtual camp schedules (on page #). Most camp weeks are designed for rising 3rd through 6th graders. Your scientists and artists won’t want to miss out on this summer fun!
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2021 SUMMER SCHEDULE IN-PERSON 07 JUNE 14 JUNE 21 JUNE 28 JUNE 05 JULY 12 JULY 19 JULY 26 JULY 01 AUG
Watercolor Painters Nature Lovers Glowing Geologists Mission to Mars Amazing Anatomy Sketch Artists Being Green IMAS Coders Zoology Camp
VIRTUAL 07 JUNE 21 JUNE 05 JULY 19 JULY
All Around the World Art History Camp Myth Mysteries Festival Fun
IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMPS REGISTR ATION OPENS MAY 1 June 7 | Watercolor Painters Learn the basics of watercolors and create a landscape, an abstract painting, and a watercolor still life.
June 14 | Nature Lovers Explore the natural world and learn about environmental science. Tend to a mini garden, participate in a fossil dig, and build a bug home.
June 21 | Glowing Geologists Dig into the world of rocks, minerals, and more. Create a crystal painting, learn to classify rocks and go in depth about the rock cycle.
June 28 | Mission to Mars Build a Mars rover, train like an astronaut, learn about habitable planets, and design your own space suit.
VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMPS REGISTR ATION OPENS T WO WEEKS PRIOR TO EACH CAMP June 7 | All Around the World REGISTR ATION OPENS MAY 24 Virtually visit Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and South America and conduct activities to learn about other cultures.
June 21 | Art History Camp REGISTR ATION OPENS JUNE 7 Explore the history of five woman artists as you create artworks inspired by their legacies.
July 5 | Myth Mysteries REGISTR ATION OPENS JUNE 21 Learn about folklore from different parts of the world and create puppets, poetry, maps, and more!
July 19 | Festival Fun
July 5 | Amazing Anatomy (5th-7th graders)
REGISTR ATION OPENS JULY 5
Learn all about the human body, inside and out!
You’re invited to learn about the history of holidays! From Mardi Gras to Dia de los Muertos, each day dedicated to a unique festival.
July 12 | Sketch Artists: Advance your drawing skills and learn a new medium every day. We will draw human faces, skeletons, and other subjects from real life with charcoal, graphite and other materials.
Virtual camp kits are picked-up from the museum
July 19 | Being Green Grow your green thumb as you learn about composting, explore renewable energy, and how to care for the planet.
July 26 | IMAS Coders Build your basic coding skills as you work with simple circuits, computer coding, and more.
August 1 | Zoology Camp Explore a new animal kingdom each day and learn about unique animal characteristics, eco-tourism, endangered species, and basic animal needs.
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A NIGHT AT BREWSEUM— THIRTEEN REFRESHING YEARS BY ANASTASIA PEREZ, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
In spring of 2009 the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) developed a new fundraiser, A Night at the Brew-seum, brainchild of then-trustee, Tim Smith, along with the support of Kirk Clark to celebrate the art and science of beer. They got the ball rolling and the fundraiser has now become a tradition that IMAS Members and the community look forward to every year. After a virtual hiatus in 2020 and with the hard work and creativity of an incredible Brew-seum Committee, chaired by Gaby Jones and Meylo Rodriguez, friends of IMAS were once again able to enjoy a series of events in the tradition of Brew-seum in celebration of IMAS. CC’s Sweets owner, Roberta Castillo, hosted a virtual program on March 27, baking beer bread with at-home participants using kits that included dry ingredients and beer provided by 5x5 Brewing and Warsteiner USA. On April 5, the Brew-seum Beer Dinner was hosted at the beautiful, new University Draft House Town Lake, and featured a four-course meal paired with Rogue Ales. Museum supporters enjoyed a lovely evening with live music by Jake Cortez on the patio all in support of the IMAS. On April 15, the IMAS hosted its 13th Annual Night at the Brew-seum, with title sponsors Clark Chevrolet and Clark Knapp Honda and presenting sponso L&F Distributors. This enchanting evening included live music by Howl at the Moon, food from local restaurants and craft beer under the stars. Participating restaurants included Zamora’s, Bodega, Sendero, Bonhomia and Walk On’s.
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Tim Smith became the first official “Brew-seum Mug Club” honoree at the Brew-seum event in a surprise presentation recognizing his contribution to the museum through Brew-seum for over a decade. Casa Om Yoga brought it full circle with a 90-minute yoga class at the IMAS on Saturday, April 17, practicing amidst the IMAS permanent collection of rocks and minerals on display with refreshing drinks by Four Corners Brewing. Promoting good health and balance, museum supporters were also invited to register for the Virtual Brew-seum 5K. These runner packets included a collectible Brew-seum towel, 5K Medal, bib, and swag. A bonus for those running the suggested route around Fireman’s Park is a free pint at the University Draft House Town Lake. Remaining runner bags are available with Brew-seum merchandise in the IMAS Museum Shop. Brew-seum benefits the IMAS, supporting year-round art and science education in the Rio Grande Valley. Stay tuned to the IMAS social media channels for Brew-seum news and promotions throughout the year.
Brew-seum Committee 2021: Gaby Jones, Co-Chair, Meylo Rodriguez, Co-Chair, Michele Sparks, Suzy Lee, Maggie Gerold, Amy Garcia, Nestor Belmares, Rigo Flores, Ernesto Sepulveda, Mario Lopez, Eryn Wingert, Josh Forester IMAS Staff Liasons: Ann Fortescue, Anastasia Perez, Aylaia Sifuentes. Adrian De Anda, Amelia Whitehead, Alex Garza, Jessica Rodriguez, Mary Garza
Left to right: Beer bread, freshly baked; Diners enjoy the Brew-seum Beer Dinner on April 5 at University Draft House Town Lake; Runners complete Virtual Brew-seum 5K in support of IMAS; Roberta Castillo of CC’s Sweets lead the virtual baking class on March 27; The Beer Dinner featured a 4-course meal for guests on the patio; City of McAllen Mayor an Commissioners with Ann Fortescue at A Night at the Brew-seum on April 15; Brew-seum Mug Club Honoree, Tim Smith, with Eryn Wingert, Ann Fortescue and Gaby Jones; Danny Clark (Clark Chevrolet / Clark Knapp Honda) and Val Peisen (L&F Distributors) present the toast at Brew-seum; Casa Om Yoga leads the class at IMAS.
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X I I I
Y R S
TH A N K YOU
2021 SPONSORS
BILL RANGANATH
SPECIAL THANKS
save the date 8.28.21 IMAS to Honor City of McAllen at 42nd Collage Annual Gala McAllen, TX- The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is thrilled to present its 42nd Collage Annual Gala to be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom. 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, cultural events and educational programs to all people, regardless of income level. During the past year the IMAS has continued to serve the community reaching over 75,000 through engaging online programs and exhibitions.
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“The City of McAllen has shown tremendous support of the IMAS and has also been a true partner for decades,” stated Ann Fortescue, President and Executive Director. “From our partnership with McAllen Public Utility for educational programs and the BioZone, to the support of McAllen Parks and Recreation and the McAllen Public Library, we are honored to recognize the work the city does to ensure IMAS continues to engage our community and its children as a center for our region’s educational, cultural and economic development.” McAllen International Museum was founded on June 2, 1967 through the efforts of the Women’s Junior Service League and the McAllen City Commission. The McAllen International Museum affectionately known as MIM started operations and opened their doors on October 26, 1969 in a 5,000-sq. ft. building on Quince Ave. Currently the IMAS serves over 70,000 visitors per year in its 50,000 sq. ft. facility on the corner of Nolana and Bicentennial avenues in the heart of McAllen.
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2021 ANNUAL MEMBERS’ JURIED ART SHOW
OCT 9, 2021 – JAN 22, 2022
Awards Works will be juried across the entire exhibition. Award recipients will be notified prior to the reception and awards will be noted on exhibition labels.
Jason Ray Perez, Riders on the Storm, 2021
• Best of Show $500 • Third Place $200
• Second Place $300 • 3 Honorable Mentions $50
Artwork Information for Wall Labels Please print legibly.
Name Address Phone Email
ENTRY #1 All current Museum members 18 years old or older may enter two pieces of artwork; at least one will be included in the show. The Museum has moved to a Jan-Dec membership. If you have not renewed for 2021, you will need to renew before entering. Contact IMAS for renewal or questions (956) 681-2800 or www.theimasonline.org/member.
Juror: Nancy Moyer, professor of art emerita Entry Requirements
Artwork Drop-off
• Current Museum membership renewed for the 2021 calendar year; up to two adults from the same household address may participate if they have a Family membership or higher level.
Saturday Sept 25th
• Up to two entries per member; one guaranteed acceptance.
during museum hours 10am-5pm
Monday Sept 27th 4 – 6:30pm We are unable to accept late entries. No exceptions.
Declined Artwork Pick-up
Value*
ENTRY #2 Title Media Value*
Cut and attach the following to back or bottom of artwork prior to drop-off. Please print legibly:
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Address
Address
Phone
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6pm
Title
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Free for members. (Exhibiting members will also receive two complementary guest passes.)
Media
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Saturday Oct 2nd during museum hours 10am-5pm
Monday Oct 4th
• No work can be larger than 4 x 5’, work must be movable by the artist, sculpture must include a base or stand, and no liquids, live plants or animals are allowed.
5:30 – 7pm
• Accepted artwork must remain on display through Jan 22, 2022.
Media
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• All artworks must be display ready; wall pieces must have hanging wire (no saw tooth hangers accepted).
• All works must have been created in the last three years and not previously exhibited at the Museum.
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4 – 6:30pm
Opening Reception Saturday Oct 9th Awards
Exhibited Artwork Pick-up Monday Jan 24th 4 – 6:30pm
Saturday Jan 29th during museum hours 10am-5pm
*Value is needed for insurance purposes. Indicate “NFS” and value if you do not want to sell your work. A 25% commission will be charged by International Museum of Art & Science if the work is sold.
Scan this QR code to learn more and download a PDF of this application.
CURRENT
Carlos Limas, Stillness, 2020, photograph.
27 MAR−29 AUG 2021
8 MAY−14 AUG 2021
The World of Frida
Stillness by Carlos Limas
The World of Frida, celebrates the culture, style, and persona of visionary painter Frida Kahlo, an artist who continues to inspire with her story of love, adventure, and pain. Featuring over 100 national and international artists working in a wide array of media, the exhibition includes Frida Kahlo as the subject, as well as artworks inspired by her life and art, her beautiful garden, Mexican culture and fashion, vibrant colors, surrealism, and more.
Stillness is a series about artist Carlos Limas’ need to document commonly unnoticed urban and rural structures in and around the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. Through these images, Limas reflects on the architectural attributes of many abandoned houses and commercial buildings and their own unique esthetic. His photographs represent him as a visual artist, contemplating on the locations’ stoic presence. In his work, follows a traditional Deadpan style, very popular in medium format film photography, which is emulated by a full-frame digital camera with an eye on perspective, symmetry, and negative space. He looks for compositional possibilities through the attributes of light and color.
UPCOMING
Curator Carrie Lederer states, “Iconic Frida Kahlo was a true visionary. Her paintings—exquisite and brutally honest—are a testimony to the way she thought and lived and embraced life. Universally loved, her paintings continue to be an inspiration for artists worldwide. This exhibition demonstrates the power and reach of Kahlo’s work, reflecting a rich range of interpretation in practically every media.”
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Limas’ intention is to create a collection of large format images where the viewer feels compelled to step into each image, giving him the chance to visually interact in a more personal and intimate way by contemplating the stillness of time and space.
1 SEP 2021−30 JAN 2022
9/11 20th Anniversary Photographs 9/11 Photographs 20th Anniversary will honor this American tragedy with a series of photographs taken by photographer Mark Roddenberry after the attacks on September 11, 2001. Exhibition curated from the IMAS Permanent Collection. Mark Roddenberry, The Hudson, 2001, photograph, Gift of Texas State Bank.
CURRENT
20 FEB 2020−29 AUG 2021
THROUGH 1 JAN. 2023
Spectrum Dynamic
Mexican and Latin American
Indiana University’s Caleb Weintraub, Associate Professor, Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design, and Dr. Dan Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Science, collaborated with staff and students at CIP Bloomington, Indiana, to complete a series of artworks entitled Spectrum Dynamic. CIP is an agency that assists young people on the Autism Spectrum. An initial body of work was part of (Re)imagining Science, an exhibition at the Grunwald Gallery of Art at Indiana University which featured collaborative projects by teams of researchers in the arts and sciences.
FOLK ART COLLECTION
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 past 50 years, the International Museum of Art & Science accumulated its permanent collection of folk art to over 4,000 pieces, a large portion of which will be rotated on exhibit over the next two years. The exhibition was made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation, and The Warren Group Architects, Inc.
Spectrum Dynamic comprises a series of dye-sublimation prints and an accompanying video that presents visual interpretations of motor stereotypies, sometimes termed stimming.
SPONSORED BY
UPCOMING
18 SEP 2021−27 FEB 2022
Imagined Worlds Imagined Worlds: Exploring the Carlos Melguizo Collection assembles and chronicles some of the visions of mankind’s realities, delights and dreams. Philanthropist, art collector and artist, Carlos Melguizo has brought together for this exhibition his own creative works and a selection from his impressive art collection. Carlos Melguizo, My Voyage to Venus, 2006, oil on canvas
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GET TO KNOW THE IMAS BOARD: HARI NAMBOODIRI IMAS Trustee, Hari Namboodiri, was interviewed by Roni Cortez, Director of Education Assistant, to reflect on his role on the board and the community.
The Rio Grande Valley is home to some amazing trailblazing change makers dedicated to the community. One of these people is Hari Namboodiri, a current IMAS board member and member of the IMAS Development Committee. Not only is Hari actively involved with the museum, but he is also a respected health care professional, community leader, activist, motivational speaker, and self-proclaimed Chief Happiness Officer. His most recent achievement was his position as State Advisory Board of Texas Nursing Facilities appointed by Governor, Greg Abbott. Hari Namboodiri is also the President of the India Association of Rio Grande Valley (IARGV). Last summer, after the start of the pandemic, the organization worked hard to make an amazing contribution to the local Food Bank of th RGV. While the association continues to serve the community, he reflects on a memorable event of when IMAS and IARGV worked together. “In keeping with IARGV mission, we collaborated with IMAS to showcase and share Indian culture and arts with the Rio Grande Valley community. The theme was Enchanting India, and we took great pleasure in regaling visitors with various
“I am very passionate about the power of museums and I believe that the museum is more relevant today than it has ever been.”
exhibits on Indian arts, crafts, and stunning performances of Indian classical and Bollywood dance performances. Visitors enjoyed participating in short yoga sessions, watching presentations on Indian history, getting their names written in various Indian languages, learning how to wear a sari, trying on traditional Indian outfits, and posing for pictures at the photobooth. Adults and children alike enjoyed tickling their palates with a variety of Indian snacks that was one of the highlights of the event. It was a day filled with memorable moments that were both entertaining and educational for museum visitors. We hope we were successful in providing a fascination window into another culture while at the same time reminding people of the ties that bind us together.”
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-HARI NAMBOODIRI
Currently, Hari is continuing his community work across the globe in India, serving as a business advisor for Prayaana; an organization that serves to support women who are returning from a career break or undergoing graduation and post-graduation. Prayaana provides programs such as career support, training, mentoring, and more. “Being a father of all girls, I understand the importance of nurturing leadership among girls at a young age and thereby helping them to realize their full potential. When I got to know the team of powerful women leaders at Prayaana Collective, I felt the need to bring more resources to the amazing work they are doing to ensure gender equality in India. The Nonprofit division of Pracol, Prayaana Labs conducts regular skill developments and career support programs for girls apart from entrepreneurs networking and development. I am delighted and honored to be the Global Business Advisor for the Prayaana Collective Brand of Products.” Sharing cultural knowledge and awareness with the IMAS is something Hari holds dear to his heart. “I am very passionate about the power of museums and I believe that the museum is more
relevant today than it has ever been. Museums have the power to reflect and shape our society. There are many reasons why we need museums now more than ever. Museums provide an insight into the history of humankind. The lessons we can learn from past events, wonders and tragedies are priceless. This is especially true in times of turmoil. To help the public re-establish this common ground and learn to build bridges rather than breed division. I believe that museums have a role to play in giving us perspective. Especially in the face of hatred and ignorance, knowledge and understanding are often the best weapons. This is what the museum has the power to showcase.”
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 and individuals have provided support from May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021.
Platinum Patron $15,000+ Charles Clark Chevrolet Co. Kirk & Jeri Clark City of McAllen Clark Knapp Honda H-E-B L & F Distributors McAllen Public Utility Bill Ranganath Adalsinda Vargas
Gold Patron $10,000−$14,999
DHR Health Ann & Jeffrey Fortescue Fox Packaging Oscar R. Gonzalez, CPA Hector Guerra Laura Warren Ogletree & Dan Ogletree McAllen Orthodontic Group Yvonne Salinas Seven Cities Foundation Dr. Roger & Mrs. Jolene Vitko Eryn Reddell Wingert
Humanities Texas
Friends of the IMAS $100−$999
Diamond Patron $5,000−$9,999
Trudie E. Abbott Debbie Crane Aliseda Amanda Alonzo Adrian & Sylvia De Anda Oralia De Anda Isidoro Arjona Grace Arjona-Ramirez Brewsome Sandra Brown Dr. Steven Block Burton McCumber & Longoria, L.L.P. David Cantu Lisa Chakery Lesley Chavez Katy Coy Gloria Culligan Mayor James E. & Sandra Darling Larry & Jessica Delgado Edwards Abstract and Title Alta Forshage Elaine Fox Melba Gutierrez Franklin Gina Garcia Mary Garza Cheryce George Bruce Goldman Raquel Rivera Gonzalez Roberto Haddad Victor Sebastian Haddad Eric & Zoraida Hernandez Kate Horan IBC Bank IMAS Guild Maria Jimenez Klinck Foundation
Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) BBVA Compass Dr. & Mrs. John Gerling Loring Cook Foundation
Ruby Patron $2,500-$4,999 Lucielle Cavazos James W. & Kathleen C. Collins Family Foundation Julia & Vannie Collins Juan & Denise Garcia Jules Gosseaux Foundation, Tony Talbot Lone Star National Bank Javier De Luna Dr. Katherine McAllen Courtyard by Marriott, Hershal Patel Albert & Sony Rego Dr. & Mrs. Porfirio S. Rodriguez Smithsonian Woman’s Committee Charles E. Thompson, Jr.
Sapphire Patron $1,000−$2,499 Asuncion Charitable Foundation, Ronald Drengler Children’s Discovery Museum Andy & Daniel Clark
Val La Mantia Brandon Lau Suzy & Steven Lee Byron Lewis McAllen Stained Glass John Mercado Annie Holand Miller Looney-Montgomery Foundation, Cullen Looney Paul & Marilynn Moffitt Anita Moon Dr. Nancy Moyer Mr. & Mrs. Chad Nunnery Jaime & Jennifer Ortegon Orlando & Anastasia Perez Steven Pharis REMAX Platinum Zac Propst Marielsa Pulido Lindsey Richards RGV Food Bank, Inc. Rio Grande Regional Hospital Bill & Susanne J. Robertson Jessica Rodriguez JoAnn Rodriguez Roerig, Oliveria & Fisher, L.L.P. Sarah Rogers Glen E. Roney Ann Rowland Shepard Walton King Insurance Ernesto Sepulveda South Texas College Hilda Trevino Veronica Whitacre John & Melinda Wright
Melinda Wright Joaquin Zamora
IMAS Giving Circle $25-99 Jenny Avellaneda Fernando Cavazos Yerenett Ceballos Brad Christofferson Erik DeSoucy Elizabeth Erickson Nidia Ferguson Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ferry Elinor Fortescue Michael Garza Margaret Gerold Judith M. Gibbs Gabe Gonzalez Ana C. Guerra Barba Gaby Jones Hari Namboodiri Starla O’Connor Hortensia Pacheco Michael Rabinovich Kileigh Reed Augustine Reyes Stephanie Richards Danica Salazar Thelma Sanchez Cecilia Shapiro Aylaia Sifuentes Christina Smith Rolando Solis Jesse Ruiz Anna Thompson Alyssa Vela Frank Velez Wendy Williams
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