Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

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The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) is dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. Sign up for our Newsletter!

Exhibits
Our Center houses two gallery spaces, which feature local, regional, and national Latino/a artists. Admission is always free and tours available by advanced request...

Events
We are proud to produce annual signature events and collaborations with Latino arts organizations. All events are free and open to the public...

Education Department
Our Education Department provides a variety of cultural arts classes and camps for adults and youth. Call (512) 974-3785 and/or fax (512) 974-3777 ...

Rentals and Reservations
We offer various rental spaces. All rentals must be public and serve the cultural, educational, artistic, or civic purpose of the ESB-MACC...

Get Involved
There are many ways for individuals and organizations to become involved with us. We offer numerous volunteer, employment, and collaboration opportunities throughout the year...

ESB-MACC Advisory Board
PURPOSE: Advise the City Council on the establishment and operation of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Cooperate with any civic and volunteer groups organized to foster, promote, and sponsor the ESB-MACC. Section 2-1-162 of the City Code.

Latino Arts Residency Program

The Latino Arts Residency Program (LARP) is a developmental program for Latino arts organizations and artists in all disciplines that provide quality arts and cultural programming to the Austin community and the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction.

Accepting Visual Artists applications now. Open ended deadline

Award of Excellence

**Thursday, November 21 *Nomination Form**

Tours

Site and gallery tours are available upon request.
Tour Request Form

Important Parking Information

In recent months, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center’s parking lot has become paid parking. There are 30 minute FREE parking spaces for those visiting our Center or registering for our classes. A portion of the fees collected from the meters will benefit ESB-MACC programming. We appreciate your continued support and participation in our presentations and programs.

For rates visit www.austintexas.gov/parking.
For FAQ's visit: www.austintexas.gov/content/1357/FAQ/1655