🎨 Adult Workshop Coming Up! There’s still time to join us for Cochineal Pigment Painting on Saturday, December 13, from 2–4 PM! Discover the history of the cochineal insect and the rich carmine pigment that has colored artworks from the Renaissance to Indigenous textiles. You’ll create your own pigment using cochineal insects, explore other natural materials for additional colors, and craft an Insecta-inspired piece of art. The workshop includes a guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World. 🐞✨ Museum admission is included. Capacity is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Visit 'IMAS Links' in our bio to register today! 🎟️

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✨ Come See the Art YOU Helped Create! 🎨 The giant piñata mural designed with artist Josuè Rámirez is now on display in the Ann Moore Art Studio at IMAS! Visitors joined Josuè in crafting this vibrant, large-scale community artwork — and now you can experience the final piece up close. 🎉 And there’s more to look forward to! Josuè Rámirez’s solo exhibition Piñatabstract is coming to IMAS February 14 – July 26, 2026. This dynamic multimedia showcase celebrates and reimagines the piñata tradition through sculpture, wearable art, recycled paper, ceramics, video, and large-scale works. Stop by IMAS to check out the completed mural and get a preview of the bold creativity coming soon in Piñatabstract!

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✨ Mark your calendars for Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night! ✨ We’re gearing up for Luminous Stars & Galaxies on Thursday, December 18, from 6:00–8:30 PM — and admission is FREE! Bring your family for an evening of hands-on cosmic activities, presentations, and stargazing through telescopes provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education. Don’t forget to bring a foldable chair and enjoy the night sky! 🌌🔭 A fun and stellar evening awaits at IMAS!

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Insecta: Small Wonders of the World is now on view at IMAS! 📅 August 9, 2025 – May 31, 2026 Step into the extraordinary through the macrophotography of artist and citizen-scientist Gabriel Rodriguez. Discover the vibrant patterns, delicate textures, and hidden details of insects that play essential roles in our ecosystems. “The world is rich in small wonders, but so poor in eyes that see them.” — Glenn Wiggins Come see these wonders up close and experience the beauty and complexity of insects like never before. 🐞🦋 This exhibition is organized by IMAS and Gabriel Rodriguez, with support from the Texas Commission on the Arts. Visit IMAS and immerse yourself in the small wonders of our world! Learn more: https://theimasonline.org/insecta-small-wonders-of-the-world/

🎶 Spend Your Sunday Afternoons in Art and Music! 🎶 Join us for the next UTRGV Concert Series performance: The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff 📅 December 14, 2025 🕑 2:00 to 3:00 PM Experience a soulful recital with UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz as they perform a captivating program for violoncello and piano, from Janáček’s dreamy Fairy Tale to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata. Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in art and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice, and percussion, these community concerts are set in the fine art galleries of the International Museum of Art and Science and are great for the whole family. Advance Tickets: https://sales.theimasonline.org/Tickets.aspx?ttc=ADM&ec=ADM24&ad=12/14/2025 ✨ Included with General Admission 💛 Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts We will see you at IMAS for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity! 🎵

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🎶 Spend Your Sunday Afternoons in Art and Music! 🎶 Join us for the next UTRGV Concert Series performance: The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff 📅 December 14, 2025 🕑 2:00 to 3:00 PM Experience a soulful recital with UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz as they perform a captivating program for violoncello and piano, from Janáček’s dreamy Fairy Tale to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata. Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in art and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice, and percussion, these community concerts are set in the fine art galleries of the International Museum of Art and Science and are great for the whole family. ✨ Included with General Admission 💛 Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts We will see you at IMAS for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity! 🎵

✨ Thank you for an unforgettable evening! ✨ We had a wonderful time at the MJAS Reception on November 22 here at IMAS. A huge thank you to all the incredible artists who participated in this year’s exhibition — your creativity and dedication continue to inspire our community. 👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners! Best in Show: “I Spy Chaos” — Johanna Villareal 2nd Place: “Mercedes Stock Show Parade” — David S. Proehl 3rd Place: “Camino no. 1” — Rocio Lopez Honorable Mention: “Turban” — Cesar Hinojosa Honorable Mention: “Arterial Harmony” — Alan Hollander Honorable Mention: “Magic Myron” — Adam Boggs The 5th Annual Members Juried Art Show is supported by Texas Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts. #IMASmuseum #MJAS #CommunityArt #McAllenEvents #ThankYou #MuseumLife #Congratulations

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✨ Thank you for an unforgettable evening! ✨ We had a wonderful time at the MJAS Reception on November 22 here at IMAS. A huge thank you to all the incredible artists who participated in this year’s exhibition — your creativity and dedication continue to inspire our community. 👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners! Best in Show: “I Spy Chaos” — Johanna Villareal 2nd Place: “Mercedes Stock Show Parade” — David S. Proehl 3rd Place: “Camino no. 1” — Rocio Lopez Honorable Mention: “Turban” — Cesar Hinojosa Honorable Mention: “Arterial Harmony” — Alan Hollander Honorable Mention: “Magic Myron” — Adam Boggs The exhibition is now open, come check it out at IMAS and experience these works in person! 💛 The "5th Annual Members' Juried Art Show" is supported by txcommarts and neaarts. #IMASmuseum #MJAS #CommunityArt #McAllenEvents #ThankYou #MuseumLife #Congratulations

We're hiring! 📢 Are you motivated to engage museum audiences by leading guided tours and outreaches, conducting hands-on art and science programs and workshops, and facilitating informal learning experiences? Apply now to join the IMAS team as a Part-Time Educator! https://theimasonline.org/employment/ Applications will be accepted now through January 3, 2026 for this position. Visit the IMAS website for more information.

We’re hiring! 📢 Are you motivated to engage museum audiences by leading guided tours and outreaches, conducting hands-on art and science programs and workshops, and facilitating informal learning experiences? Apply now to join the IMAS team as a Part-Time Educator! https://theimasonline.org/employment/ Applications will be accepted now through January 3, 2026 for this position. Visit the IMAS website for more information.