Feb
23
to Mar 20
Filtering by: McMurry
Jan
29
to Mar 6
Investigating the Non-Narrative
Investigating the Non-Narrative, a collection of Watercolors and Oils by Carol H. Fairlie
Dec
11
to Dec 15
Natalie Thompson Exibit
December 11-15 Senior Exhibition—Natalie Thompson Reception TBA
Dec
4
to Dec 8
Fern Ferguson
December 4--8 Fern Ferguson - Senior Exhibition Reception Dec. 1, 4:30-6:00
Nov
27
to Dec 1
Sep
15
to Oct 16
A Tejano Son of Texas
McMurry University, a Hispanic-serving Institution, will kick off Hispanic Heritage on Friday, Sept. 15, by opening a special historical exhibit on the McMurry University campus. The exhibition will showcase a native Tejano pioneer, Jose Policarpio “Polly” Rodriguez, educating students and the community by sharing the true stories of their lives and the legacies of individuals who contributed to the early history of Texas. The Texas State Historical Association defines a Tejano as a Texan of Mexican descent.
Who: McMurry University in collaboration with TexasTejano.com
What: Opening of “A Tejano Son of Texas” Exhibit at McMurry University Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month Festivities
When: Friday, September 15, 2023
9:30 am - Opening Presentation/Ribbon Cutting
Comments from Rudi R. Rodriguez, President, TexasTejano.com Recognition of Sara Graham, Exhibit Sponsor
Refreshments
Informal Tours of Exhibit
10 am - Presentation to McMurry Students & Community
Noon - Celebration in Quad
Kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month
Where: McMurry University in Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery & Ryan Recital Hall Ryan Fine Arts Building (corner of Sayles and Hunt Street)
TexasTejano.com, a San Antonio-based company dedicated to creating awareness and education about early Native Tejano pioneers by sharing the true stories of their lives and legacies, announces a collaboration with McMurry University in Abilene, for National Hispanic Heritage Month.
The celebration officially begins on Friday, September 15th and will run through Sunday, October 15th, coinciding with the dates of the national celebration. Planned activities for Tejano Heritage Month include numerous campus events, including a Tejano exhibit and collection, formal presentation and reception, student contests and educational programs for students of all ages.
The center of attention will be the “A Tejano Son of Texas,” an exhibit set to be displayed in the Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit will be introduced to students and the community on its opening day with a presentation and reception. The collection includes an engaging timeline of the life of Jose Policarpio “Polly” Rodriguez, who served the state as a scout, Methodist minister and Texas Ranger, achievements later acknowledged as key to the growth of our state.
Other items on display during the month include portraits of Native Tejano heroes of the Texas Revolution, including Lorenzo De Zavala and José Antonio Navarro, and leather saddles from the 1800s. The exhibit has, in previous years, traveled to numerous Texas venues, including the Texas State Capitol, the Texas Historical Commission and the Heritage Society Museum in Houston. It has been enjoyed since 2004 by over two million people.
Funded by McMurry alumnus Ms. Sara Graham, Class of 1967, the exhibit and activities will be featured during the university’s 2023 centennial year celebration.
“McMurry has a long and rich history in Texas, and it is our pleasure to co-host this exhibit to celebrate the diverse storyline of our state,” says Dr. Sandra Harper, President of McMurry University.
Rudi R. Rodriguez, President, TexasTejano.com, descendant of Polly Rodriguez and researcher behind the exhibit is honored to have an opportunity to showcase the exhibit to thousands of students and visitors on the McMurry campus.
“We believe knowledge about Texas history and certainly American Southwestern history will be expounded through our partnership with McMurry,” he says. “Because of the generosity of our underwriter, Ms. Graham, our young people will have access to unique details of everyday life and milestones of our Native Tejano ancestors.”
In addition to the exhibit, TexasTejano.com will support numerous departments, faculty and staff at the university to facilitate auxiliary programs during Tejano Heritage Month to include an essay contest, art contest, and website design contest open to McMurry students.
“Our partnership will enable real collaboration for our students, business leaders and community during this celebration,” says Harper.
Supplemental activities like the art contest and essay competition will include prizes for the three outstanding submissions in each category.
For a complete list of activities for Tejano Heritage Month at McMurry University, please visit TexasTejano.com or mcm.edu.
ABOUT TEXASTEJANO.COM
For over 21 years, Texas Tejano has produced and shared meaningful documentaries, plays, scripts, publications and exhibits that highlight the Native Tejano experience in early American history. We seek to celebrate the extraordinary stories, many untold, of men, women and families who helped shaped our great country so our next generations will know of the vital contributions of their ancestors. Viva Tejas!
*Native Tejanos are descendants of the first Spanish, Mexican and Indigenous families on the Texas frontier starting in 1690. Since the early 1700s, expeditions to build roads, forts and missions, Spanish soldier/settlers brought their families to Texas and became the first Tejanos. In 1731, the first Texas civil-government was formed at San Antonio by the Canary Islanders and the soldier/settlers.
Nov
29
to Dec 5
Nov
14
to Nov 19
Nov
7
to Nov 12
Oct
27
to Nov 1
Art in Italy
October 27-November 1—Art in Italy, A collection of photographs, paintings and writings from McMurry students in Italy, Summer 2022
Oct
3
to Oct 27
Sep
23
to Oct 15
Ceramics
September 23-October 15, Chris Melia, Ceramics, Thursday, September 22, Mug Workshop in Chapin Clay Building
Aug
29
to Dec 15
May
16
to Aug 22
Martha Kiel & Mary K. Huff
May 16-August 22. Summer Exhibition Mother/Daughter exhibit—Martha Kiel & Mary K. Huff Reception TBA
Apr
26
to May 12
Children’s Book Exhibit
April 26-May 12. Children’s Book Exhibit by Desk Top Publishing class, Reception, noon Thursday, May 5.
Apr
25
to May 6
Student Competition
April 25-May 6. Student Competition. First and Second places will hang in Furr Welcome Center.
Apr
11
to Apr 15
Marbet Cintron Senior Exhibit
April 11-15. Marbet Cintron Senior Exhibit. Reception, April 15, 4:00-5:00
Apr
11
to Apr 15
Into the Light
April 11-15. Salem Kirkland Senior Exhibit “Into the Light” Reception, Thursday, April 14, 5:00-6:30.
Apr
4
to Apr 8
“ Melancholy Moments “
April 4-April 8. Mary Dunn Senior Exhibit, “ Melancholy Moments “ Reception, Friday, April 8, 5:30-7:00.
Mar
28
to Apr 1
Exhibit: “Spooky “
March 28-April 1. Kyla Henderson Senior Exhibit, “Spooky “ Reception Friday, April 1, 4:00-5:30.
Mar
21
to Apr 10
VASE art entries
March 21-April 10. VASE, High School Regional entries advancing to state –Reception, TBA
Feb
28
to Mar 25
The Healing Heart
February 28- March 25. Julie Simer, BFA 2003, “Pathway to Portraiture” Reception, Thursday, March 10, 4:30-6:00.
Jan
17
to Mar 11
Transmutation: The Mundane Through the Lens of The Extraordinary
January 17-March 11. Larla Morales, “Transmutation: The Mundane Through the Lens of The Extraordinary“ Artist Talks—Jewelry class, February 9—11:30—2:00, Clay class Thursday March 3 from 3:00-4:00, Reception 4:00-5:00.
Nov
8
to Nov 12
Jonah Garcia BFA Senior Art Exhibition
November 8--12, Jonah Garcia BFA Senior Art Exhibition. Reception TBA
Oct
26
to Nov 5
Dia de los Muertos
October 26--November 5, Dia de los Muertos Student Exhibit
Reception, Monday, NOVEMBER 1 at noon.
Oct
14
to Oct 16
Alumni Art Exhibit
Homecoming October 14--16 Linda Stricklin -Alumni Art exhibit open 9:00-5:00
Art and Theatre Reception October 15, 4:00-5:30 before theatre production (“The Adams Family” at 6:00 p.m. in Radford).
Sep
23
to Oct 18
INKTOBER
September 23 Begin INKTOBER student exhibit
Students work on same size paper and submit drawings each day.
Homecoming Reception before theatre production October 15, 4:00-5:30 p.m.INKTOBER
Sep
20
to Oct 25
Homecoming Exhibit
September 20--October 25. Linda Stricklin Homecoming Exhibit.
Etch A Sketch with Linda Stricklin
Her work will share the gallery with student’s work
Aug
23
to Sep 16
McMurry Faculty Exhibit
August 23-September 16 Faculty Exhibit RECEPTION: TBA
September 20--October 25. Linda Stricklin Homecoming Exhibit.
Etch A Sketch with Linda Stricklin
Her work will share the gallery with student’s work
Aug
23
to Sep 23
Student Summer Art exhibit
August 23-September 23 Student Summer Art exhibit. Reception TBA
