The Museum is gearing up to celebrate the bicentennial of Mexico’s Independence with two exciting exhibitions, both opening June 18th.
José Guadalupe Posada: The Birth of Mexican Modernism showcases the artworks of Posada, a Mexican printmaker whose popular images of social and political satire illustrated broadsheets and leaflets in the early 20th century.
Tierra y Gente: Modern Mexican Works on Paper highlights the Museum’s stellar collection of mid-20th century Mexican works on paper. Included in the exhibition are prints, drawings, and photographs that explore how artists captured the people of Mexico in their native land.
Also highlighted during the Mexico 200 celebration are the Museum’s rich collections of Ancient American, Spanish Colonial, and modern Mexican art, which together span over 2,000 years of art-making by Mexican artists.
Works from Mexico 200 will be highlighted in this summer’s Go van Gogh library outreach program, Arts of Mexico. Each summer Go van Gogh volunteers visit Dallas Public library branches to present free, hour-long programs for a drop-in six-to-twelve year-old audience. Arts of Mexico will introduce students to the artistic styles and cultural ideas and beliefs of Mexican peoples expressed through ancient and modern artworks. The program will include interactive conversations and art-making activities, a recommended reading lists for learners of all ages, and a free family pass to the Museum for participants.
Below is a schedule of our upcoming Arts of Mexico library programs. Please confirm space availability with the library in advance. We hope to see you at the library (and at the Museum)!
Wednesday, June 23rd @ 2:00p.m.
Highland Hills, 3624 Simpson Stuart Road, 75241
Friday, June 25th @ 2:00p.m.
Kleberg-Rylie, 1301 Edd Road, 75253
Thursday, July 1st @1:00p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr., 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 75215
Tuesday, July 6th @ 2:00p.m.
Lochwood, 11221 Lochwood Boulevard, 75218
Friday, July 9th @ 2:00p.m.
Bachman Lake, 9480 Webb Chapel Rd., 75220
Wednesday, July 14th @ 2:00p.m.
Renner-Frankford, 6400 Frankford Road, 75252
Thursday, July 15th @ 2:00p.m.
Forest Green, 9015 Forest Lane, 75243
Friday, July 16th @ 2:00p.m.
North Oak Cliff, 302 West Tenth Street, 75208
Monday, July 19th @ 10:30a.m.
Arcadia Park, 1302 North Justin Rd., 75211
Tuesday, July 20th @ 2:00p.m.
Timberglen, 18505 Midway Road, 75287
Wednesday, July 21st @ 2:00p.m.
Preston Royal, 5626 Royal Lane, 75229
Wednesday, July 28th @ 2:00p.m.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster Kiest, 2008 East Kiest Blvd, 75216
Thursday, July 29th @ 2:00p.m.
Oak Lawn, 4100 Cedar Springs Road, 75219
Friday, July 30th @ 10:30a.m.
Fretz Park, 6990 Belt Line Road, 75254
Amy Copeland
Coordinator of Go van Gogh Outreach