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Fri Oct 23, 9:58 AM

This is your last chance to explore Uncovering the Valley: Sheldon Site Collection at Speer Memorial Library in Mission! The exhibit comes down this Sunday, October 25. Created through a partnership between IMAS and the UTRGV CHAPS Program, the exhibit highlights archaeological discoveries from the Sheldon Site in Sullivan City, including artifacts connected to Indigenous peoples who inhabited the region over thousands of years. Visitors can also explore geological materials from the Ancient Landscapes of South Texas Geoheritage project, connecting millions of years of natural history to the Valley we know today. Stop by before it’s gone and discover the rich archaeological and geological history of South Texas! Location: Speer Memorial Library 808 E. 12th St., Mission, TX 78572 On view through Sunday, October 25.

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Fri Oct 23, 9:06 AM

Last chance to get your tickets! IMAS After Dark: Paints & Spirits is happening TOMORROW, October 24. Join us for an evening of art, creativity, and complimentary cocktails for guests 21+. Grab your last-minute tickets on our website before they’re gone!

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Thu Oct 22, 1:41 PM

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is proud to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of our Rio Grande Valley community through the 6th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show spported by Edward Jones - Cassandra Moreno. This year’s exhibition marks a record with 100 participating artists, showcasing the diverse perspectives and artistic expression of our local art community. AWARD WINNERS Rosie Kane received Best in Show for Suspense (oil on canvas). Second Place was awarded to Carlos Ochoa for Ode to The Nightmare (oil on canvas). Tanya Chacon received Third Place for Bestie Infrastructure (oil on MDF board). Honorable Mentions Awards went to Turgo Rojare (Tenebris Vanitas), Dana Choi (Shared Silence) and Ken Foltz (Paradise Series #10: Postcards from Summer). Now in its sixth year, the IMAS Members’ Juried Art Show continues to provide a platform for local artists to share their work with the community. This year, a record 100 artists submitted 152 works for consideration, with 131 pieces juried into the exhibition. The museum invited two jurors this year, both with extensive experience in the visual arts and arts education: Carlos Limas, multidisciplinary artist and educator, and Ivan X. Ramirez, Gallery Manager at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

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Wed Oct 21, 12:17 PM

LAST CHANCE to see Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future On exhibit through Sunday, October 25 at the International Museum of Art & Science 1900 W. Nolana Ave. McAllen, TX Supported by twgarchitects Collection of Banco de México Fiduciario in the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museums Trust. The Anahuacalli. A legacy for the future Fascinated by pre-Columbian civilizations, Rivera amassed a collection of over 50,000 pieces of Mesoamerican art. This admiration gave rise to his utopian vision: the City of the Arts. There, Diego would house his pre-Hispanic collection and bring together the indigenous past with the future of Mexican art. Before construction began in 1942, Diego Rivera envisioned the Anahuacalli as a space that would integrate all artistic disciplines: a creative laboratory that respected the environment and stood as a center for artistic and cultural exchange. Rivera conceived art as a living force close to the people, present in their traditions and in their daily life. Although he died before seeing his dream realized, his daughter —the architect Ruth Rivera— and his friend, the artist and also architect Juan O’Gorman, finished the work. Diego Rivera's creative and visionary universe is condensed in the Anahuacalli. Plans, sketches, photographs, and archaeological pieces notn only reveal the museum's origins—born from volcanic stone—but also the philosophy behind its conception. Thus, in the Anahuacalli, architecture takes on a symbolic and ceremonial dimension. It is a living work that continues to transmit Rivera's ideal: to preserve the past to inspire the art of new generations. #exploreIMAS #IMASartist

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Wed Oct 21, 11:02 AM

It’s Homeschool Day at IMAS! Today, October 21, from 10AM to 1PM we have Astro talks, animal talks, hands-on physics, and art fusion plus a whole museum to explore!

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Wed Oct 21, 10:03 AM

It's beginning to look a lot like cooler weather and you know what that means... the Annual Christmas Tree Forest at the IMAS! The IMAS Guild invites community members to enter the 2026 International Museum of Art & Science Christmas Tree Forest. This year’s theme is “Art of the America’s: Nature Edition” Learn more and enter on our website Applications are open now until filled. Trees will be on exhibit from November 27, 2026 through January 2, 2027.

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Wed Oct 21, 8:09 AM

Explore IMAS! A visit to the IMAS can unlock joy and creativity while learning through play - Open Hours Wednesday - Saturday (10AM-5PM) Sunday (1-5PM) General Admission $9 Adults $5 Students, Seniors 65+ $3 Museums for All (WIC/EBT) Free for Children 2 & under Free for IMAS Members International Museum of Art & Science 1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78572 (956) 681-2800 Water Journey focuses on water, a vital resource for everyone. It provides a comprehensive understanding of water’s journey, from its origin to the different cleaning stages, distribution, personal consumption, and the necessary actions for its conservation. In this exhibit visitors can actively engage with the experience through activating interactive mechanical elements, reading labels, analyzing their content and later on implementing water conservation tips. Travesía del auque se enfoca en el agua como un recurso vital para todos. Ayuda a comprender el recorrido del agua, desde su origen hasta las distintas etapas de limpieza, distribución, consumo personal y las acciones necesarias para se conservación. En esta exhibición, los visitantes participan activado elementos mecánicos interactivos, leyendo cédulas y posteriormente, poniendo en práctica las recomendaciones que se ofrecen para la conservación del agua. Water Journey at IMAS presented in partnership with mcallenpublicutility exploremcallen visitmcallen mcallenfamilyfun

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Tue Oct 20, 3:44 PM

A lowrider in the lobby of IMAS? Visit soon to see it for yourself before it's too late. Lowrider Culture in the United States August 22 - November 15, 2026 at the imasmuseum Sponsored locally by clarkchevrolet clarkknapprgv One of the incredible outcomes of this exhibition was the outpouring of support and engagement from the local lowrider community. IMAS Curator Marcelo Ramirez Garcia Rojas connected with several leaders of the local clubs and invited them to “bring us the Desert Roses of the Rio Grande Valley.” Smithsonian’s traveling exhibitions are intended to do just that, encourage Affiliates like IMAS to take the exhibition and make it their own, resulting in a unique reflection of our community. As soon as you walked into the museum, you were greeted by a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline customized by Rogelio “Lolo” Loera with pinstriping by Edgar “El Indio” Solis. You will also see car club plaques from the Latin Fantasy, Players4Life, Unique Look, Veteranos, Aztec Empire, and more. These pieces reflect our community and their passion for the art and science of restoring, maintaining, and working on a lowrider. Special Thanks Noe Barrera (Founder of RGV Lowriders) Clemente & Jennifer Valdez (Texas Southern Empire) Elizandro Flores Jr. (Veteranos) & (Nuestra Vida) Javier Estrada (Latin Dreams) Mario Flores (Ultimate Look) Rogelio Loera Jr. (Latin Fantasy) Elisa Loera (Latin Fantasy) Antonio Rocha (Nuestra Cultura) Guadalupe Villarreal (Nuestra Cultura) Juan Cansin (Valley Life) Jessica Marie Rodriguez (Aztec Empire) Keith & Lina Luna (Aztec Empire) Bobby Soto (La Iguana) Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of the American Latino. The exhibition received federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the National Museum of the American Latino. smithsonian smithsonianaffiliates uslatinomuseum amhistorymuseum

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Tue Oct 20, 3:11 PM

Explore IMAS! A visit to the International Museum of Art & Science has something for everyone - Have you ever wondered how the science of physics complements the art of painting, pigments, and color palettes? The International Museum of Art & Science’s The Studio interactive gallery allows you to explore the fundamentals of art and science through light, color, sound, shape, and motion. In this exhibit you can play with light, experiment with sound, design unique patterns, and more! The Studio is a new space where symmetry, geometry, pattern, and composition come together with color, light, movement and sound. The Studio ignites your creativity and sparks a love for artistic and scientific exploration! Unique to this exhibit is the pairing of interactive exhibits with colorful, geometric, and visually stimulating artwork from the museum’s permanent collection with featured artwork by Lee Krasner, Roy Lichtenstein, Josef Albers, Ellsworth Kelly, and Frank Manuella. On Exhibit Now - Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future Lowrider Culture in the United States 6th Annual Members' Juried Art Show El Estudio / The Studio More to Explore - Sun, Earth, Universe Water Journey Supermercado / Market Science On a Sphere (SOS) MPU BioZone Art Studio

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Tue Oct 20, 2:21 PM

Adult Fun is on the Horizon at the IMAS this weekend! Venture into IMAS After Dark and paint and sip in the Art Galleries. Visitors will enjoy special spooky cocktails and be guided through a step-by-step painting inspired by the Mexican and Latin American collection. https://theimasonline.org/adult-workshops-programs/ IMAS After Dark: Paints and Spirits Saturday, October 24, 2026 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Price: $25 | IMAS Members $20