Social Updates from International Museum of Arts and Sciences

September 25, 2020 Welcome to Folk Art Friday with the International Museum of Art & Science! Did you know the IMAS has over 4,000 pieces of folk art in our permanent collection? Many are featured in our art gallery, but we'll also be peeking into our Vault. Figurine, ca. 1984 Ofelia de Diaz Infante San Luis Potosi, Mexico Museum Purchase 1984.13.075 Many pieces of folk art are depictions of everyday life, just like the figurine of the woman. She is cooking ears corn over an open grill. Have you or your family been doing any grilling this summer? #elote #summer #IMAScollection #IMASmcallen #ExploreIMAS #mcallen #FolkArtFriday #folkart #iknowaplace

We could go for some elote en vaso right now... Figurine, ca. 1984 Ofelia de Diaz Infante San Luis Potosi, Mexico… https://t.co/E22xydBccS

Max Vityk, The Warriors of Light On Exhibit at IMAS: September 5, 2020–March 28, 2021 In this series Vityk investig… https://t.co/SztvS4TdGT

Max Vityk The Warriors of Light On Exhibit: September 5, 2020 – March 28, 2021 The Warriors of Light is part of the figurative series of the artist Max Vityk. In this series Vityk investigates the narrative elements and figures of ancient rock engravings and mythological and folk symbols. The exhibit is comprised of 12 larger-than-life acrylic paintings. The Warriors of Light is on loan from the artist, Max Vityk. #mcallentx #rgv #956 #thingstodoinmcallentx #mcallenfun #museum #IMASmuseum #ExploreIMAS #IMASartist #artgallery #artandscience #museum #finearts #goexplore #museum #artmuseum #art #history #artist #contemporaryart #travel #painting #gallery #exhibition #arte #museo #artwork #culture #design #artgallery #modernart #sculpture #photooftheday

The IMAS' Mexican & Latin American Folk Art exhibition presents traditional & contemporary Folk Art from various La… https://t.co/h0Cz6l3Jm8

Tigre Mask ca. 1950 Artist Unknown Olinala, Guerrero, Mexico Gift of Cedric Marks 1986.05.001 The IMAS' Mexican and Latin American Folk Art exhibition presents traditional and contemporary Folk Art from various Latino countries. Currently, the IMAS has expanded its permanent collection to several thousand pieces, a large portion of which are pieces of significance with regional roots, and is committed to exhibiting these pieces for our community. Visit during our new business hours to view this stunning exhibit and enjoy $1 admission for all non-members and free admission, as always, for IMAS members! The IMAS' Mexican and Latin American Folk Art collection was made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and The Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation. #exploreimas #IMASmuseum #culture #latin #photography #photooftheday #gallery #mcallentx #rgv #area956 #thingstodoinmcallentx #mcallenfun #imasmuseum #artgallery #artandscience #museum #finearts #goexplore

This week is your last chance to view the stunning images of crucial animal pollinators in the photography exhibits, Wild Bees, and Pollinators in Action, on display now until this Saturday at IMAS! These photos taken by award-winning artists, Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman, inspired our community to take their own snapshots of local pollinators which the IMAS curated into a community exhibition, Pollinators in Action, also currently on display at the museum. Stop by this Thursday-Saturday from 9:00AM-1:00PM and 3:00PM-6:00PM to view the exhibits before they're gone! Photo credit, third photo: Eastern Carpenter Bee Pollinating Sage by Paula Sharp #IMASmuseum #ExploreIMAS #museum #art #photography #artist #contemporaryart #travel #gallery #exhibition #arte #museo #artwork #culture #design #modernart #photooftheday #mcallentx #rgv #956 #thingstodoinmcallentx #mcallenfun #IMASartist #artgallery #artandscience #finearts #goexplore #artmuseum

SAVE THE DATE: October 7, 2020 We hope you'll consider giving for IMAS Day of Giving. Your contribution will exten… https://t.co/5fgUzf64TG

Cosmic Connections: The Metaphysical Practice of Kirk Clark art exhibition is on display at IMAS through October 20… https://t.co/46Nzmpec7u

Cosmic Connections: The Metaphysical Practice of Kirk Clark This stunning art exhibition is on display at the International Museum of Art & Science through October 2020. General admission is currently $1 for all non-members Free for IMAS Members! Image credit: Kirk Clark, "Kirk's Soul Metaphysical Self Portrait", 2010, Acrylic on Mylar. #ExploreIMAS #IMASmuseum #museum #artmuseum #photography #artist #contemporaryart #travel #architecture #painting #gallery #exhibition #arte #museo #artwork #culture #design #artgallery #modernart #sculpture #photooftheday #mcallentx #rgv #956 #thingstodoinmcallentx #mcallenfun

SAVE THE DATE: October 7, 2020 IMAS Educators prepare engaging and educational programs that foster life-long learning for over 30,000 children annually. Educational resources have grown to include original online programming and video content to reach beyond the museum walls. Please consider giving during IMAS Day of Giving this October 7, to support art & science education in your community. You can find the link to support anytime at: https://support.theimasonline.org or text IMASGIVING to 44-321 Your generous gift will make a significant difference for IMAS to inspire and educate our community through art and science exhibits and programs regardless of age, language barriers or economic status. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #IMASdayofgiving #MyGivingStory #IMASmuseum #museum #giveback #exploreimas #IMASartist #artgallery #artandscience #museum #finearts #goexplore #museum #artmuseum

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Here’s a list of great resources from our friends at American Alliance of Museums for you to get involved and make sure you and your friends are #VoteReady! From registration details to voting by mail, you can find answers to all your 2020 election questions here. #ExploreIMAS #IMASmuseum