Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

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

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

Signature Events / Collaborations/ Community Partnerships
We are proud to produce five annual signature events which include Día de Los Muertos, Viva Mexico and Sor Juana Festival, and work with community organizations. We co-produce collaborations with Latino organizations that 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.

Events: Space 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.