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[Aerial Shot of Noche de Fiesta Navideña Auction]

Description: Photograph of Noche de Fiesta Navideña, an auction of divine art presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Photograph was taken from above. Three pillars at the center of the room are painted red. Patterned pieces of colored tissue paper are strung between the pillars. Cut out from the leftmost paper is the word "bienvenidos." A Christmas tree is set up behind the column that is farthest to the left. On the floor are many people milling around. Some stand in circles, while others exa… more
Date: December 8, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Art Demonstration Table]

Description: Photograph of an Art Demonstration Table at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. An unnamed man stands behind a table. The man wears a tan shirt and white apron. A blue tablecloth with a fruit pattern is spread on the table. Rubber stamps, ink pads, wooden utensils, and paper towels sit on the table. Stamped pieces of paper hang from clothespins behind the table. … more
Date: December 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Exhibition Pieces at Nuestras Tradiciones]

Description: Photograph of exhibition pieces at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition was held from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. Pieces of colored tissue paper with patterned cutouts are strung up near the ceiling. A white orb hangs from the ceiling. Cones of aluminum foil and white streamers are attached to the orb at even intervals. Religious paintings are hung from a wall behind the orb, which is painted red.
Date: December 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Sylvia Orozco at Woman of the Year Award Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of eight individuals at the 2000 Woman of the Year Award Ceremony. Sylvia Orozco, fourth from the left, holds a circular glass award. In the group, five are female and three are male. All individuals are in formal dress. Orozco wears a black dress and necklace. Two people stand off to the side left side and are not a part of the group.
Date: December 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibit]

Description: Photograph of a title wall at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition was held from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. All walls are painted red; the text is white. The centermost wall reads "nuestras tradiciones," while the leftmost wall lists a number of sponsors. A silver star is attached underneath the text on the centermost wall. Poinsettias surround a three tiered display. Tinsel and moss cover each tie… more
Date: December 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Title Wall at Nuestras Tradiciones Exhibit]

Description: Photograph of an unnamed man at Nuestras Tradiciones, or Our Traditions, an exhibition held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibition was held from December 8th, 2000 to December 30th, 2000. The man wears a button up shirt in a gray checked pattern. He is mustachioed and has a short beard. Colorful pictures hang on the wall behind him. They appear to be mixed media. One such artwork features the Virgin Mary.
Date: December 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Altar Covered With Tamales]

Description: Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a bottle of beer, five limes, an orange, and peanuts. Also on the table are two skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, and baby's breath flowers.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Altar Decorated with Refreshments]

Description: Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a large pastry, bottles of beer, limes, oranges, apples, and peanuts. Several plates of food are prepared. Also on the table are skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, baby's breath flowers, orange flowers, and candle holders.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Altar with Flowers and Refreshments]

Description: Photograph of a woman leaning over to look at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a flat surface. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Against the wall behind the altar is a pink flowering plant. Black a… more
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Children Viewing a Decorated Altar]

Description: Photograph of children looking at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Children's Arts and Crafts]

Description: Photograph of a children's arts and crafts event at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. Children sit and stand at a table on which crayons and coloring pages of skeletons are arranged. Four of the children have white paint on their faces. An adult woman stands near the group.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Costumes at Day of the Dead Parade]

Description: Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. A man, center, wears a skeleton costume, white wig, and mask in orange, yellow, and red colors. A women, left, wears a white dress and skeleton makeup. Her hair is painted white. A child and adult male in casual dress stand off to the right side.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Day of the Dead Parade]

Description: Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. A statue of a skeleton riding a donkey skeleton is pushed down the street. The skeleton wears a straw hat and holds a long wooden rod in its right hand. The man who pushes the statue wears a straw hat and a white shirt with an image of a woman printed on it.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Day of the Dead Parade Banner]

Description: Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. Individuals in costume hold up a large banner that reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum Presents Día de los Muertos Parade." Six individuals wear black clothing and black and white face paint. A man, left, wears a skeleton mask, lilac dress shirt, gray vest, and gray trousers. A woman, right, wears a red skirt with white ruffles, a blue blouse with floral embroidery, and a floppy white hat with lace trimming… more
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Decorated Altar at Day of the Dead Celebration]

Description: Photograph of an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Yellow paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. People mill around the room and sit in folding chairs. Many wear traditional costumes. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Flyer: El Día de los Muertos Celebration]

Description: Flyer advertising a celebration of El Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on November 3rd, 2000. Events included a parade, music by Johnny Degollado, hands-on activities, and presentations from speakers. An illustration of skeletons riding bicycles and wearing top hots appears near the bottom of the flyer.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Hispanic Woman Making Tamales]

Description: Photograph of Aurora Orozco making tamales for an altar on the Day of the Dead. Orozco, who sits at a table, uses a brush to coat a tamale with sauce. Finished tamales sit on a sheet of newspaper on the left side of the table. Orozco wears a pale pink shirt and gold cross necklace. Two desktop computers are set up behind her.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Interactive Exhibit]

Description: Photograph of children and an interactive exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. A statue of a skeleton sits atop a statue of a donkey skeleton. The skeleton wears a straw hat and holds a long wooden stick in its right hand. The statues are mounted to a wheeled stand which is pushed by two children. A child and adult woman look on.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Parade Banner for Day of the Dead]

Description: Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. Individuals in costume hold up a large banner that reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum Presents Día de los Muertos Parade." The most visible individual, right, wears a colorful striped poncho and devil mask.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[People Wearing Costumes at Day of the Dead Celebration]

Description: Photograph of a family dressed in costume at the Day of the Dead celebration held by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man, left, wears a black robe and fake bullet belts crossed at his chest. He also wears black and white face paint and a straw sombrero. He holds a fake handgun in his right hand. A woman to the right wears a blue skirt with lace tiers, a white blouse with colorful floral embroidery, and red ribbons in her hair. She holds a small child with her right arm. Her left arm b… more
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Performance Before Parade]

Description: Photograph of a performance before the Day of the Dead parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. An audience watches a group of people dressed as skeletons as they dance.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

[Woman Preparing an Altar at Day of the Dead Celebration]

Description: Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and an unnamed man preparing an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Yellow paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling to the altar. Orange flowers and refreshments for the dead are arranged on a table. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.
Date: November 3, 2000
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
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