ávez ar E. Ch East Cés Blvd. Regular Operating Hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon-5 p.m. The museum will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day and will close at 3:00pm on New Year’s Eve. General Admission: Adults (12-64): $8 Seniors (65 and older): $7 Children (3 - 11): $6 Military with ID: $6 College Students with ID: $6 Groups of 10 or more: $4/person Always free admission for children under 3, Museum members, and UTSA and Alamo Colleges Students, Faculty, and Staff with ID For Student Tours and Group Rates visit TexanCultures.com The Institute of Texan Cultures offers free admission on the second Sunday of each month, Noon-5 p.m. Institute of Texan Cultures 210-458-2300 TexanCultures.com TEXANCULTURES.COM San Antonio, Texas Permit No. 364 PAID Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage FIND YOURSELF HERE! PROGRAM GUIDE Sept., 2014-Jan. 2015 Exhibits UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. , San Antonio, TX 78205-3209 Family Programs Public Programs Professional Development ITC PROGRAMS CALENDAR EXHIBITS Modern Masterpieces by Texas Quilters, 1989-2010 + Texas Art Quilts, 1993-2011 Sept. 5, 2014 to Jan. 11, 2015 Two exhibitions from the Texas Quilt Museum showcase more than 40 contemporary Texas art quilts. Texas 4H Quilts & Student Masterpieces Sept. 5, 2014 to Jan. 11, 2015 An exhibition of student created quilts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s 2014 4-H Quilt Challenge Contest and Community Service Project. Distinguished Artist Veterans Nov. 6, 2014 to Jan. 4, 2015 Organized by VSA Texas, the 5th annual Distinguished Artist Veteran art show comprises new works by disabled American veterans from Texas. Patriots and Peacemakers: Arab Americans in Service to our Country Jan. 24, 2015 to June 14, 2015 From the Arab American National Museum, Patriots & Peacemakers tells stories of heroism and self-sacrifice that affirm the important role Arab Americans have played in the United States throughout its history. FAMILY PROGRAMS TEJANO FAMILY DAY Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, 12:00pm-5:00pm (Free) Discover the roots of the Tejano experience in South Texas. Engage in family fun, presentations and activities at the Back 40 outdoor living history exhibit. TEXAS ART QUILTS FAMILY DAY Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, 12:00pm-5:00pm (Free) Explore art, math, history and culture through engaging hands-on activities exploring the Texas fine art of quilting. 4TH ANNUAL TOY DAY Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, 10:00am-3:00pm Meet San Antonio firefighters, take a photo with Santa, and enjoy holiday crafts. Children 12 and under receive free admission with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy to the S.A.NTA’s F.IREFIGHTERS’ TOY D.RIVE. HEALTHY HOLIDAYS FAMILY DAY Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, 10:00am-3:00pm Make your happy holidays healthy this season with crafts, family activities, nutrition and wellness education, cooking demonstrations, and more. Free admission with can or boxed food item from the San Antonio Food Bank’s Twelve Most Wanted Foods. LOS PASTORES PERFORMANCE & CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, 1:00pm-3:00pm (Free) Join us for a live performance from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church following a children’s workshop on this beautiful Tejano tradition. 2015 DREAMWEEK CELEBRATION Sunday, Jan.11, 2015, 12:00pm-5:00pm (Free) Discover the past and present contributions to the knowledge and freedoms we enjoy today, held in partnership with San Antonio DreamWeek, January 9-20, 2015. PUBLIC PROGRAMS TEXAS ART QUILTS: THE MAKERS AND THEIR INSPIRATIONS Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, 7:00pm-8:30pm (Free for Museum Members) Dr. Sandra Sider, curator of the Texas Quilt Museum and the exhibit Modern Masterpieces by Texas Quilters, 1989-2010, discusses the themes, quilts and artists from the exhibit and how each represents a vital aspect of visual culture in Texas. Q&A will follow. THE MIGRANT WORKER’S ROLE IN TEXAN CULTURE Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, 2:00pm-4:00pm (Free) This program will shed light on the lives and culture of migrant Tejano workers, and their families. SERVING WITH HONOR: TEXANS IN THE MILITARY Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, 2:00pm-4:00pm (Free) This program honors Texans who have served in the United States military and their families. 21 AND UP 2ND ANNUAL TAPPING TEXAN CULTURE Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, 6:00pm-8:00pm (Free) Join us for an evening of craft beer, food, and culture as we celebrate and experience all things made in Texas. 4TH ANNUAL DANCE WITH THE DEAD Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, 8:00pm-11:30pm Come dressed as your favorite dead Texan and join us for a spooky celebration, including a costume contest, dance contest, art slam and sale, silent auction, door prizes, ghost tours, and much more. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional Development programs are free and open to all K-12 educators. Participants earn 2 CPE credits. OPEN HOUSE FOR EDUCATORS Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, 6:00pm-8:00pm Join fellow educators for our “start of school” evening of exploration, tour previews, and engaging conversations. TEACHER TUESDAY: TEACHING GEOMETRY THROUGH QUILTS Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, 6:00pm-8:00pm Designed for elementary school teachers, this workshop will focus on the effective use of manipulatives to teach difficult math concepts and the development of cross-curricular teaching that combines math and art with the study of culture. TEACHER TUESDAY: TEACHING REMEMBRANCE THROUGH ART Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, 6:00pm-8:00pm Designed for 6th grade social studies and all level art teachers, this workshop explores the use of art projects to teach cultural traditions of remembrance by comparing and contrasting El Día de Los Muertos to similar traditions in other cultures. TEACHER TUESDAY: STAAR CONNECTION Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, 6:00pm-8:00pm This workshop will address the key skills and critical thinking necessary for student success when taking standardized tests. MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS The Institute of Texan Cultures also provides a wide variety of special programs exclusively for members. For information about these programs and how to become a member of the ITC, please call (210) 458-2213, email [email protected], or visit TexanCultures.com. Cover image: Tres Rothko Mariachis by Luis Valderas. Texas Contemporary Artists Series Group Exhibit Through Oct. 26. 9/5/2014 Modern Masterpieces by Texas Quilters,1989-2010 + Texas Art Quilts, 1993-2011– Opens 9/5/2014 Texas 4H Quilts & Student Masterpieces – Opens 9/9/2014 Open House for Educators 9/14/2014 Tejano Family Day– e FREE 9/26/2014 Tapping Texan Culture– 21 and Up– e FREE 10/3/2014 Texas Art Quilts: The Makers and Their Inspirations – Free for Museum Members 10/7/2014 Teacher Tuesday: Teaching Geometry through Quilts 10/12/2014 Texas Art Quilts Family Day –e FREE 10/12/2014 The Migrant Worker’s Role in Texan Culture– e FREE 10/21/2014 Teacher Tuesday: Teaching Remembrance through Art 10/24/2014 Dance with the Dead – 21 and Up 11/6/2014 Distinguished Artist Veterans– Opens –e FREE 11/9/2014 Serving with Honor: Tejanos in the Military– e FREE 12/6/2014 Toy Day – Free admission with unwrapped toy donation to the San Antonio Fire Department Toy Drive 12/13/2014 Healthy Holidays Family Day – Free admission with can or boxed food item from the San Antonio Food Bank’s Twelve Most Wanted Foods. 12/14/2014 Los Pastores Performance & Children’s Workshop –e FREE 1/11/2015 2015 DreamWeek Celebration – e FREE 1/24/2015 Patriots and Peacemakers: Arab Americans in Service to our Country – Opens 1/27/2015 Teacher Tuesday: STAAR Connection
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