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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

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Fostering an appreciation of Mexican American, Latino and Indigenous cultures through exhibits, community collaborations, summer camp programs and youth and adult education.

Free Admission: Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Like us at http://www.facebook.com/artsinparks for free up coming events.

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    Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

    600 River Street
    Austin, TX 78701

    Phone: (512) 974-3772   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    05/11/13- 09/21/13	Salsa Dance - A One Day Workshop Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Salsa Dance - A One Day Workshop Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. May 11-September 21, 2013 Interested in becoming an excellent Salsa dancer? Join instructor Raul Ramirez in a FREE 2-hour Salsa workshop designed for not only beginners but also those looking to continue their Salsa education. This class will introduce you to fundamentals of leading and following steps to salsa music. Raul’s teaching approach is easy and enjoyable to follow. Become a confident and knowledgeable salsero/a. iAzúcar! Register for any of the following dates: May 11th
    05/01/13- 07/31/13	Kundalini Yoga in Spanish* Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Kundalini Yoga in Spanish* Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. May 1-July 31, 2013 ¡Kundalini Yoga en Español! Enjoy a class that focuses on both yoga and meditation. Kundalini is a style of yoga which is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline for increasing strength, awareness, character, and consciousness. Join instructor Marcela Garza during this FREE yoga program and fill yourself with peace and relaxation. Limited mats and towels provided. * Skill level for all fitness classes is beginner to intermediate.
    04/25/13- 08/29/13	Zumba!* Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Zumba!* Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. April 25-August 29, 2013 Zumba is an International Latin-inspired, easy-to follow dance fitness class for people of all shapes, sizes and ages. No prior dance experience necessary. Come enjoy an exhilarating, calorie burning fitness hour with instructor Barbara Martin!
    04/13/13- 06/29/13	Art Exhibit Openings- Margarita Cabrera and Paloma Mayorga Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Art Exhibit Openings- Margarita Cabrera and Paloma Mayorga Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. April 13-June 29, 2013 Gallery Exhibit Openings for Margarita Cabrera- Main Gallery Paloma Mayorga- Cummity Gallery Opening Reception April 13, 6pm
    03/17/12- Ongoing	Zumba and Capoeira! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Zumba and Capoeira! Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. March 17, 2012 - Ongoing   ZUMBA NEW Session: March 21-April 25 Instructor Barbara Martin Have fun dancing your way to get fit! Wednesdays, 6-7 pm (No class 3/14) Drop-in: $6 (Enjoy 6 Weeks of Zumba for $30!) CAPOEIRA Instructor Erick Salazar A Brazilian-African movement class! Saturdays, 12-1 pm Drop-in: $10

  • Upcoming Events

    06/17/13- 08/09/13

    SUMMER CAMP Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. SUMMER CAMP Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. June 17-August 9, 2013 ¡Mexico Lindo! Adventure Abroad! Have your child embark on an imaginative journey that will take them through the interior of Mexico this summer! During each 2-week session students will focus on a specific region, enriched with native music, dance, arts, crafts, and traditions! Join us as we celebrate the marvelous and wonderful culture Mexico has to offer! ¡Ven a crear! Session 1: Northern Mexico / June 17 - 28 / M-F 9AM-5PM / $300

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/11/13- 09/21/13	Salsa Dance - A One Day Workshop Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Salsa Dance - A One Day Workshop Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. May 11-September 21, 2013 Interested in becoming an excellent Salsa dancer? Join instructor Raul Ramirez in a FREE 2-hour Salsa workshop designed for not only beginners but also those looking to continue their Salsa education. This class will introduce you to fundamentals of leading and following steps to salsa music. Raul’s teaching approach is easy and enjoyable to follow. Become a confident and knowledgeable salsero/a. iAzúcar! Register for any of the following dates: May 11th
    05/01/13- 07/31/13	Kundalini Yoga in Spanish* Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Kundalini Yoga in Spanish* Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. May 1-July 31, 2013 ¡Kundalini Yoga en Español! Enjoy a class that focuses on both yoga and meditation. Kundalini is a style of yoga which is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline for increasing strength, awareness, character, and consciousness. Join instructor Marcela Garza during this FREE yoga program and fill yourself with peace and relaxation. Limited mats and towels provided. * Skill level for all fitness classes is beginner to intermediate.
    04/25/13- 08/29/13	Zumba!* Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Zumba!* Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. April 25-August 29, 2013 Zumba is an International Latin-inspired, easy-to follow dance fitness class for people of all shapes, sizes and ages. No prior dance experience necessary. Come enjoy an exhilarating, calorie burning fitness hour with instructor Barbara Martin!
    04/13/13- 06/29/13	Art Exhibit Openings- Margarita Cabrera and Paloma Mayorga Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Art Exhibit Openings- Margarita Cabrera and Paloma Mayorga Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. April 13-June 29, 2013 Gallery Exhibit Openings for Margarita Cabrera- Main Gallery Paloma Mayorga- Cummity Gallery Opening Reception April 13, 6pm
    03/17/12- Ongoing	Zumba and Capoeira! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Zumba and Capoeira! Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. March 17, 2012 - Ongoing   ZUMBA NEW Session: March 21-April 25 Instructor Barbara Martin Have fun dancing your way to get fit! Wednesdays, 6-7 pm (No class 3/14) Drop-in: $6 (Enjoy 6 Weeks of Zumba for $30!) CAPOEIRA Instructor Erick Salazar A Brazilian-African movement class! Saturdays, 12-1 pm Drop-in: $10

  • Upcoming Events

    06/17/13- 08/09/13

    SUMMER CAMP Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. SUMMER CAMP Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. June 17-August 9, 2013 ¡Mexico Lindo! Adventure Abroad! Have your child embark on an imaginative journey that will take them through the interior of Mexico this summer! During each 2-week session students will focus on a specific region, enriched with native music, dance, arts, crafts, and traditions! Join us as we celebrate the marvelous and wonderful culture Mexico has to offer! ¡Ven a crear! Session 1: Northern Mexico / June 17 - 28 / M-F 9AM-5PM / $300

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/18/13	Make-&-Take* Still Life Painting Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    05/03/13- 05/04/13	Performance: "Telling" Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/25/13- 04/27/13	Performance: "Telling Stories" Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/12/13	Film Screening- "Yo La Peor de Todas" Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/23/13	Make-&-Take Landscape Painting (A Painting Class with Fidencio Duran) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/15/13- 03/16/13	Pan Americana Festival 2013 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/11/13- 03/15/13	MACC Spring Camp 2013 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/08/13- 03/10/12	Trubute to Cesar Chavez: Mexican American Civil Rights Documentaries Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    02/16/13- 02/23/13	Repujado - Embossing Workshops Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/26/13	Make-&-Take A Painting Class - Still Life Painting Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/19/13- 03/30/13	Featured Art Gallery Exhibits THE BIG RED BUS & HEAVEN AND EARTH Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/10/13- 02/28/13	Zumba! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/09/13- 03/27/13	Yoga in Spanish Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/08/13- 02/26/13	Zumba Toning Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/08/13- 02/12/13	Youth Guitar (Intermediate) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/07/13- 02/13/13	Youth Guitar Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/05/13- 04/20/13	FREE Salsa Dance for Beginners- A One Day Workshops Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    12/08/12	Ornaments de Navidad Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    11/17/12	Salsa Dance for Beginners- A One Day Workshop Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    11/06/12- 12/11/12	Zumba Toning Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    11/03/12	Dia de los Muertos Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    11/01/12	Milagros de mi Corazon Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    11/01/12	Marigold Memories Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    11/01/12- 12/13/12	Zumba! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    10/31/12- 12/05/12	Yoga in Spanish Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    10/24/12- 11/08/12	Transiciones en el Cine Espanol St. Edwards University
    09/13/12- 10/18/12	Zumba! Thursdays Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    09/10/12- 10/24/12	Youth Guitar (Ages 8-12) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    09/05/12- 10/10/12	Yoga in Spanish / FREE class September 5th! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    09/04/12- 10/16/12	*NEW* Zumba Toning / FREE class September 4th! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    09/01/12- 09/29/12	Youth Latin Dance (Ages 6+) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    08/18/12- 09/08/12	Motif Relief Art Workshop Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    08/15/12- 09/05/12	Zumba! at the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    08/11/12- 08/25/12	Make and Take Painting with Fidencio Duran Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    08/06/12- 08/10/12	MACC Summer Camps "Arte Verde (Green Art)" Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    07/23/12- 08/03/12	MACC Summer Camps "Tejano Urbano" Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/13/12- 07/25/12	Zumba! @ the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/11/12- 08/10/12	Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Summer Camp! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/11/12- 08/10/12	MACC Summer Camps Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/11/12- 06/22/12	MACC Summer Camps "Lucha Mania" Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/09/12- 06/30/12	Relief Printmaking with Ryan Cronk Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/08/12	Free Concert Sonidos del Barrio, Showcase 2012 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/07/12- 06/30/12	Adult Programming Relief Printmaking Class at the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/07/12- 06/30/12	Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Adult Programming Relief Printmaking Class Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/07/12- 06/30/12	Adult Programming Relief Printmaking Class at the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    06/04/12- 07/12/12	Button Accordion for Beginners Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    05/12/12- 05/26/12	En Mi Casa: Still Life Drawing Class Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    05/09/12- 06/06/12	Zumba! @ the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    05/05/12	MACC Austin Presents: Cinco de Mayo/May 5th Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/21/12- 04/28/12	El Jardin: Native & Host Plants for Butterflies Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/21/12- 04/28/12	El Jardin Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/21/12- 05/26/12	Mexican Circle Skirts Workshop Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/16/12- 05/23/12	Youth Guitar (Intermediate) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/16/12- 05/24/12	Button Accordion for Beginners Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/16/12- 05/21/12	Beginners Salsa Dance Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/16/12- 05/21/12	Intermediate Salsa Dance Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/14/12	Celebrate the Life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/07/12- 09/01/12	Youth Capoeira @ the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/07/12	Tactile Tendencies Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/07/12- 09/01/12	Adult Capoeira @ the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/07/12	Tactile Tendencies Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/31/12	The Mexican American Experience/Pan Americana Festival Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/21/12- 04/25/12	Zumba! @ the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/12/12- 03/16/12	Spring Break Camp: Tejano Roots Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    02/11/12	Reading of: Digging Up The Dirt Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    02/09/12- 02/11/12	ProArts Series celebrates the written word Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/21/12- 02/25/12	Introducing NEW sessions for Adult Capoeria and Zumba! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/20/12- 03/24/12	Fingerprints of Reality: Photojournalism by Carlos H. Lozano Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/20/12- 03/24/12	Barrio Scenes: Works by Roy Medrano Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    12/21/11- 01/25/12	Zumba! Mexican American Cultural Center
    11/18/11- 01/07/12	The 9th Annual National Arts Program Exhibit

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