Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

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The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is currently open Monday-Friday 10-6 and 10-4 on Saturdays. Reservations are not required at this time. Both of our galleries are open: the upstairs Sam Z Coronado Gallery hosts a painting exhibit by Luis Guerra and the community gallery hosts our Day of the Dead altars.

DECEMBER 2021

La Pastorela (Play)
December 9-19
7:00pm
ESB MACC Auditorium, 600 River Street

Abuelita's Christmas Carol (Play)
December 30
7:30pm
Black Box Theater, 600 River Street

MACC PHASE 2 RENOVATION & EXPANSION

The ESB MACC has entered Phase 2 of the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan (2018 Plan) approved by City Council. Phase 2 includes expansion and renovation of the facility in addition to site improvements in order to meet the growing needs of the community. Learn more about Phase 2 on the Project Page

DIGITAL PROGRAM GUIDE

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is currently closed to the public. Many of our programs have moved to digital! Our digital resources are free and accessible to anyone who wants to learn more about Mexican-American and Latinx arts & culture.

You'll find lesson plans, performances, presentations, online art galleries, instructional videos, and more! Make sure to take a look at our Signature Events: Viva Mexico and Day of the Dead!

CLICK HERE FOR A GUIDE TO DIGITAL PROGRAMS! For even more access to MACC programming, remember to follow us on Facebook at @AustinESBMACC and Instagram at @ESBMACC. Questions? email maccevents@austintexas.gov. 

Did you view one of the programs? Or was there a program you would like us to provide? Let us know by filling out our 5-minute Program Survey!

PHASE 2

Learn more about Phase 2, including the 2018 MasMACC Master Plan, on the Project Page!

ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS

FAQ's 

The ESB-MACC Advisory Board advises Austin City Council about Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center operations. Cooperate with civic and volunteer groups involved in fostering, promoting and sponsoring activities at the ESB-MACC. (City Code Section 2-1-162)

Community Involvement: Community members are invited to attend ESB-MACC Advisory Board meetings to gain further understanding of its functions.

To speak remotely at a MACC Advisory Board meeting, members of the public must:

• Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday April 6, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting).
• Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call.
• Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak.
• Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak.
• Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@austintexas.govby noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ADVISORY BOARD:

• MACC Advisory Board meetings
• MACC Advisory Board Members
• City of Austin Boards and Commissions Information 

MACC Phase 2 Improvements

The ESB-MACC is entering Phase 2 of the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan (2018 Plan) approved by City Council. Phase 2 includes expansion and renovation of the facility in addition to site improvements in order to meet the growing needs of the community. Updates will be posted the the Phase 2 Improvements Page.

On Exhibit

Our center houses two galleries, featuring local, regional and national Latino/a artists. Admission is free to all visitors. Make a reservation to visit the gallery!

Events, Programs, and Services

We are proud to produce our annual events, work with community organizations and partnerships and co-produce collaborations with Latino organizations that are free and open to the public. Download a collaboration request form here. LAAP is a developmental program for Latino arts organizations and artists in all disciplines that provide arts and cultural programming to the Austin community. 

Education and Programs

We provide a variety of cultural arts classes and camps for adults and youth. Download the MACC Coloring Book! Call (512) 974-3772 or email macceducation@austintexas.gov.

Caminos Teen Leadership Program

The ESB-MACC 's Caminos program empowers Austin-area teens to carve their own path in the creative arts.

Rentals & Reservations

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

Latino Artist Access Program

The Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP) provides Latinx artists from all artistic disciplines the space and community to share their work with the public. Space can be used for rehearsals, performances, workshops or to create small-scale works of art. The ESB-MACC is proud to promote the events and programs of these talented artists. Check out the LAAP Artist Page! 

Healing Garden

At the ESB-MACC Healing Garden we grow herbs, fruits and vegetables that can be used for everyday meals and health. If you are interested in gardening or sharing in our harvest, join us for one of our workdays. Check out our Garden brochure in English or Spanish, and our Garden webpage in English or Spanish. For more information, contact us at 512.974.3773 or maccgarden@austintexas.gov.

Access our previous brochures:

• Summer 2021 Garden brochure [click here]
• Spring 2021 Garden brochure [click here]
• Summer 2020 garden brochure [click here]