The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) presents La Mujer: A Celebration of Women beginning March 26 and ending on April 29. In its 12th year, the ESB MACC's annual La Mujer festival was originally inspired by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, who is considered the first feminist of the Americas.
The MACC building (at 600 River St.) is currently closed for its Phase 2 expansion and renovation; for this reason, this year’s La Mujer event will be a series of activities in locations that span various parts of Austin, including partner organizations like the Carver Museum and Austin Public Library.
The La Mujer activities, events or "activations" bring awareness to the accomplishments of women, engage the MACC community in wellness and art-making activities, and create conscious spaces where women can be seen, heard, and empowered. Film screenings, pop-up activity tables, workshops, and youth-focused art activities are all examples of this year's art activations.
The series of activations will culminate in the virtual presentation of the La Mujer mosaic mural that has been recently installed as a permanent public art piece outside the MACC that pays homage to powerful Latinx women.
La Mujer Activations
- Sunday, March 26, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Day of Wellness at Sunset Valley Community Garden - Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Adult Story Hour at Austin Central Library - Saturday, April 1, 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Vestido Rojo at Austin Marriot South - Saturday, April 8, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Sábados en Familia at Austin Central Library (3rd floor) - Saturday, April 22, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ney Day at Elisabet Ney Museum - Thursday, April 27, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Film Screening: Mama Irene at Carver Museum - Saturday, April 29, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Virtual Mural Presentation: La Mujer Mosaic view on MACC Facebook
La Mujer Pop-Up Guide
Mujeres Poderosas
We want to hear from YOU! Who inspires you? Is it your mom, sister, daughter, colleague, or friend? Is there a powerful (poderosa) Latinx role model for you and/or the community? At any of these La Mujer activations, fill out a nomination to be featured on the MACC's Facebook or Instagram. See a video of past nominations!
La Mujer Mosaic Mural Permanent Art Installation
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is proud to announce the official unveiling of our La Mujer mosaic mural. This mural was created by participants in the Caminos teen leadership program under the guidance of local muralist Jay Muzacz and Caminos Coordinator Frederico Geib. The artists are Abraham Hernandez, Ana Chavez, Anna Martinez, Bianca Olivares Reyes, Brandon Muniz, Elvis Muniz, Esmeralda Rodriguez, Gabby Gonzales, Natalia Dominguez, Natalie Hernandez, and Samantha Seamon.
This beautiful mosaic mural is truly representative of our MACC community. It has been installed as a permanent outdoor artwork at the Southeast corner of the MACC, right by the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike trail. The mural was designed and created tile by tile to depict strong Latina leaders, mujeres that have inspired our teens to reach their greatest potential. Some of the iconic role models featured in the mural include Selena Quintanilla, Dolores Huerta, and Emma Barrientos. The mural celebrates their courage and success as trailblazers in art, music, and dance as well as their dual roles of activists, mothers, and community leaders.
