Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center - About

Exhibits | Events | Education | Rentals | Caminos | Get Involved | Advisory Board | Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP) | MACC Phase 2

Mission Statement: 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.

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The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is currently open Monday-Friday 10-6, and 10-4 on Saturdays. 

Please visit our galleries! We have exhibits in our Community Gallery (downstairs) and the Sam Z Coronado Gallery (upstairs). Read more at Exhibits! If you would like to reserve a tour, fill out a Tour Request Form.

Do you have program feedback? Tell us at www.MACCsurvey.net.

Do you want to join a MACC Board Meeting? https://www.austintexas.gov/MaccBoard

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MACC PHASE 2 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 and discover how Phase 2 relates to the past, present, and future of the MACC in the Phase 2 Online Exhibit. This exhibit is also available in Spanish: Ver Fase 2 en Espanol.

There will be a community engagement event to discuss the pocket park at 64 Rainey Street. This will take place on Thursday, September 29. Please visit this page for more information: Rainey Street Pock Park Platica.

When is the MACC closing?

 

The ESB MACC will be going into construction for our Phase 2 Expansion at the end of 2022.

The ESB MACC will continue to have all of our regular our Fall programs at the MACC, including Viva Mexico on Sept 17, 2022 and Dia de Muertos on Nov 5, 2022. All of our programs will continue to run normally at the ESB MACC through mid-December 2022.

The building will close to the public in mid-December, 2022. The MACC building will be closed in 2023 and 2024, and reopening in 2025.

What are the plans for the building expansion?

Ongoing updates about the Phase 2 plans, including the schematic drawings for the building, can be found on the Phase 2 Project Page.

The ESB MACC also created an online exhibit about Phase 2 that chronicles the history of our building plans and shows drawings of the new plans. View the Phase 2 Online Exhibit. This exhibit is also available in Spanish: Ver Fase 2 en Espanol.

Where will programs take place when the building is closed?

Great question! We will continue to have our regular programs and events, even when our building is closed.

We will be moving all of our programs to other sites for two years: 2023-2024. We won’t be able to use our building for those two years, but we will have a new opportunity to host programs in other places, especially in underserved areas of Austin.

Some of the locations we are exploring are City of Austin Recreation Centers, City Parks, Schools, and Special Event Centers. Because the MACC is a Parks and Recreation Facility, we have excellent connections with other parks and centers throughout Austin.

Who should I contact if I want a MACC program at my site in 2023-2024?

All of our major programs can be found at our Program Catalog, where you can choose programs that interest you to host at your site. Emails for each program are included in that catalog, or you can just email MACCEVENTS@austintexas.gov and tell us the program(s) you would like to host and when!

Will the MACC have a temporary office during the closure?

Yes – The MACC temporary office will be located at the Dougherty Arts Center. 

Will the phone number to the MACC change?

No – the main line (512) 974-3772 will still be answered during normal business hours.  You may also leave a detailed voicemail and MACC staff will return your call as soon as possible. 

What's Happening with 64 Rainey Street, the "Pocket Park" Outside the MACC?

There is a community engagement process for this park, read more here:

 https://www.austintexas.gov/news/64-rainey-street-pocket-park-rainey-street-historic-district

 

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DIGITAL PROGRAM GUIDE

For access to livestreams and other digital programs, follow us on Facebook at @ESBMACC and Instagram at @ESBMACC. 

View precorded digital programs at MaccSurvey.net. They 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!

Did you view one of the digital programs? Let us know by filling out our 5-minute Program Survey! 

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On Exhibit

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Our center houses two galleries, featuring local, regional and national Latino/a artists. The Community Gallery is located downstairs at the entrance to our Auditorium, and the large Sam Z Coronado Gallery is located upstairs, at the elevator.

For tours, fill out a Tour Request Form. 

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Events, Programs, and Services

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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. 

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Education and Programs

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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.

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Caminos Teen Leadership Program

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

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Rentals & Reservations

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

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Latino Artist Access Program

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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! 

LAAP Events Calendar Oct-Dec 2022: [click here]

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Healing Garden

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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:

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