IMAS

Mon Aug 3, 7:39 PM

Thank you to all who joined us for the opening reception for "Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future" last weekend! This exhibit is supported locally by twgarchitects On view now through October 25, 2026 at the International Museum of Art & Science (1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX) Visit us Wednesday - Saturday from 10AM-5PM or Sundays 1-5PM Following its international debut in Azerbaijan, Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future arrives at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) in McAllen, Texas, as the first stop on its tour of the United States, a country Diego Rivera knew intimately and where he created some of his most iconic mural projects. Organized by the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum in collaboration with IMAS, the exhibition explores the artist’s thinking through muralism, architecture, education, collecting, and his commitment to social transformation, revealing the enduring relevance of a legacy that continues to inspire new generations. Collection of Banco de México Fiduciario in the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museums Trust.

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Mon Aug 3, 4:29 PM

We can't wait to see you at the IMAS Back to School Bash! 📅 Saturday, August 15 🕓 10AM - 5PM 🎟️ FREE Admission This event is supported by McAllen Public Utility, H-E-B Helping Here, Wonderful Citrus The Wonderful Company and RGV Philanthropic Foundation 🌟 Featured Partners and Vendors: Keep McAllen Beautiful keepmcallenbeautiful Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux walkons & Dave’s Hot Chicken daveshotchicken Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers raisingcanes IDEA Toros College Prep idea.toros Valley Symphony Orchestra valleysymphony Red Square Dental redsquaredental Luna Dental lunadentalrgv Valley Keyboards valley_keyboards McAllen Fire Department mcallenfirefighters Aqua Tots Swim Schools aquatots_mcallen IDEA Public Schools ideaschools National Butterfly Center natbutterflycenter McAllen ISD mcallenisd McAllen Public Utility mcallenpublicutility HEB heb Wonderful Citrus thewonderfulcompany Mobile Snack mobile_s_nack Moboba mobobatea Sweets by Georgette sweetsbygeorgettellc This free admission event includes opportunities to receive school supplies while items last, community tables, and food vendors. Continue the fun and explore the museum and take part in hands-on art and science activities and Planetarium presentations! #BackToSchoolBash #ExploreIMAS #IMASbash #RGVevents #FreeFamilyFun

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Thu Jul 23, 5:21 AM

The IMAS is grateful for the support of The Warren Group Architects, INC. for our upcoming exhibition, “Diego: The Promise of a Better Future” at the International Museum of Art & Science. Join us for the Opening Reception and Director’s Talk - Diego: The Promise of a Better Future Saturday, July 25 Director’s Talk at 3:30 PM Opening Reception and refreshments at 5:00 PM Free for IMAS Members | $10 Guests Collection of Banco de Mexico Fiduciario in the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museums Trust Supported by The Warren Group Architects, Inc. About the Exhibit Following its international debut in Azerbaijan, Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future arrives at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) in McAllen, Texas, as the first stop on its tour of the United States, a country Diego Rivera knew intimately and where he created some of his most iconic mural projects. Organized by the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum in collaboration with IMAS, the exhibition explores the artist’s thinking through muralism, architecture, education, collecting, and his commitment to social transformation, revealing the enduring relevance of a legacy that continues to inspire new generations.

IMAS

Mon Jul 20, 4:35 PM

Following its international debut in Azerbaijan, Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future arrives at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) right here in McAllen, Texas, as the first stop on its tour of the United States, a country Diego Rivera knew intimately and where he created some of his most iconic mural projects. This Saturday at 3:30 PM - Hear from María Teresa Moya Malfavon, Director of the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum Then Join us for a special Opening Reception for Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future at the International Museum of Art & Science following the Director’s Talk! Organized by the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum in collaboration with IMAS, the exhibition explores the artist’s thinking through muralism, architecture, education, collecting, and his commitment to social transformation, revealing the enduring relevance of a legacy that continues to inspire new generations. Collection of Banco de México Fiduciario in the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museums Trust. supported locally by The Warren Group Architects, Inc.

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Thu Jul 16, 12:11 PM

Only TEN days left before Piñatabstract closes on July 26! Explore the details. It's your last chance. raw_mirez Piñatabstract only at the imasmuseum 1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX Open: Wed. - Sat. 10AM-5PM Sun. 1-5PM Piñatabstract is a celebration and multimedia exploration of the piñata tradition through craft, performance, large scale work and new media. The solo exhibition includes sculptural installations, wearable art, recycled paper, video and ceramic work. About the Artist Josuè Rawmirez is a multidisciplinary artist from Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas. He lives and practices in Esto’k Gna land or the Rio Grande Valley along the Texas-Mexico border where he is inspired by the landscapes of the delta, its visual language and everyday practices. Ramírez explores his identity and recontextualizes cultural practices and crafts that question the historic norm and provide a new vision for a shared visual language and experience.

IMAS

Thu Jul 16, 11:45 AM

Do you have an old manual or electric typewriter that is in working condition? If you would like to give it a second life, IMAS would like to purchase it from you! We will be providing a limited number of stipends for the following typewriters. Manual Typewriter ($100) Electric Typewriter ($50) Typewriter donation details can be sent to vcortez@theimasonline.com Be sure to save the date for our annual IMAS Back to School Bash coming up soon on August 15! Learn more at https://theimasonline.org/back-to-school-bash/

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Sat Jul 11, 1:00 PM

We’re so excited to all those who joined us for the Smithsonian K-12 Teacher Workshop: Creating Portraits of Community this past weekend at IMAS! 🎨📸   Thanks to the support of The Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future, IMAS, a Smithsonian Affiliate, guided teachers through an incredible day of utilizing photography and oral history to capture our communities and bring those stories into your classroom, building from the Smithsonian American Art Museum curriculum. Teachers left this workshop with three ready-to-use lessons for their classrooms.   #IMAS #Smithsonian #TeacherWorkshop #CreatingPortraitsOfCommunity #K12Education

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Sat Jul 11, 11:00 AM

What a great time we’ve been having this month at IMAS Operation Imagination Summer Camp! 🖼️🔬 There are a few spots left in the coming weeks so register today!   With just two weeks of camp remaining, your child can still dive into one of these awesome camps:   🎨 Artful Creators – Let their imagination run wild through mixed-media art projects 🖌️ Paint & Prints – Explore painting techniques and printmaking fun 🌿 Ecology Explorers – Get hands-on with nature and science outdoors 🧪 Science Fusion – Exciting experiments that blend art and STEM   💰 Pricing: $200/week ($160 for Members) 5% sibling discount with code OISB2   🎟️ Register your camper today! 👉 https://shop.theimasonline.org/Events.aspx?display=events

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Fri Jul 10, 4:58 PM

✨ An unforgettable evening. A meaningful cause. 47th Annual IMAS Collage Gala Friday, August 28, 6:00-10:00 PM at the McAllen Convention Center Supported by Visionary Title Sponsor lfdhomefurnishings Join us for the 46th Annual Collage Gala, IMAS' premier fundraising event, where art, science, and community come together for an elegant night of celebration. Your attendance helps inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning through exhibitions, educational programs, and hands-on experiences for thousands across the Rio Grande Valley. 🎟️ Tickets and reserved tables are available now. Reserve yours today and be part of a night that makes a lasting impact. Learn more: https://theimasonline.org/collage/ #CollageGala #SupportIMAS #ArtAndScience #RGVEvents

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Fri Jul 10, 1:32 PM

The IMAS has partnered with UTRGV CHAPS Program to install an exhibit at the Speer Memorial Library in Mission, on exhibit now through early October. The IMAS Curatorial Team along with interns from the UTRGV Anthropology Department created an exhibit highlighting an archeological excavation in 1976-1977 at the Sheldon Site in Sullivan City, which was inhabited bv Indigenous, Native American peoples at different points in time over the past several thousand years. The CHAPS team put together an exhibit that highlights several natural history aspects "uncovered" for our Ancient Landscapes of South Texas Geoheritage project. Speer Memorial Library 808 E. 12th St, Mission, TX 78572 Stop by the library to check out artifacts excavated at the Sheldon Site that are thousands of years old and geological materials along the Ancient Landscapes of South Texas trail that are millions of years old! speer_memorial_library chapsatutrgv #ExploreIMAS