Per the COVID-19 Mayoral declaration, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is closed to the public effective Monday, March 16th . Please check the Closure page for updates.
Exhibits | Events | Education | Rentals | Caminos
Get Involved | Advisory Board | Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP)
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 Latino cultures. Read about the history of the ESB-MACC!
On Exhibit
Our center houses two galleries, featuring local, regional and national Latino/a artists. Admission is free and tours available by request.
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. LARP is a developmental program for Latino arts organizations and artists in all disciplines that provide arts and cultural programming to the Austin community. ESB-MACC is proud to promote the events and programs of these talented artist.
Education and Programs
We provide a variety of cultural arts classes and camps for adults and youth. Call (512) 974-3785 and/or fax (512) 974-3777.
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 be public and serve the cultural, educational, artistic, or civic purpose of the ESB-MACC.