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. The Center is a resource for the community and visitors to learn and participate in classes and programs that will foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of not only Mexican American, but also Native American, Chicano, and other Latino cultures. The programs and educational curriculum include areas of visual art, theatre, dance, literature, music, language arts, and multi-media. Sign up for our Newsletter!

Exhibits
Our center houses two galleries, featuring local, regional and national Latino/a artists. Admission is free and tours available by request.

Events & Collaborations
We are proud to produce annual events and collaborations with Latino arts organizations. Events are free and open to the public. Download a collaboration request form here.

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

Latino Arts Residency Program is a developmental program for Latino arts organizations and artists in all disciplines that provide arts and cultural programming to the Austin community.

Rentals & 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
We offer numerous volunteer, employment, and collaboration opportunities throughout the year.

Advisory Board
Purpose: Advise the City Council on the establishment & operation of the ESB-MACC; cooperate with any civic and volunteer groups organized to foster, promote, and sponsor the ESB-MACC.