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Exhibition Opening & Industry Panel w/ Jesse Borrego and Carlos Carrasco

  • Motion Media Arts Center 2200 Tillery Street Austin, TX, 78723 United States (map)

Join us for the special opening of the Latino/a/x/é Exhibition, showcasing diverse artwork by dozens of Hispanic and Latino/a/x/é artists from across Texas.

The gallery will officially open at 7:00 PM, with opening remarks by the Austin Arts Foundation, followed by a lively panel discussion at 7:30 PM featuring Jesse Borrego (Cruz) and Carlos Carrasco (Popeye) from Blood In, Blood Out. They will be joined by community leaders to explore the impact of art on the world.

We’ll cap off the night with a special meet-and-greet with Borrego and Carrasco, along with plenty of food, drinks, and dancing to keep us going! Listen to beats spun by Queer Vinyl Collective and Jason Cuellar, and jam out to Austin local band, Conjunto Los Pinkys.


GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: Every ticket comes with a wristband for unlimited re-entry to the event and complimentary beverages from our generous sponsors all evening long!

VIP TICKETS: A limited number of VIP tickets are available, offering exclusive access to mingle with Jesse Borrego and Carlos Carrasco from 5:30-6:30pm, plus an early sneak peek of the gallery show before everyone else! This package includes a photo opportunity, one autograph of your choice, and a collectible tumbler to enjoy complimentary beverages all night long!

EARLY BIRD TICKETS: We know you love a good deal as much as a late-night taco run, so we're offering early bird prices before September 1st! Use the code GET-THAT-WORM to snag discount General Admission from now until September 1! ***This discount is not available for VIP tickets.

Once you've added tickets to your cart, proceed to complete the checkout process. After purchasing your tickets, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. Please note that all tickets will be held under the ticket holder's name at check-in. Doors will open at 6:00pm for all ticket holders. By purchasing tickets, you adhere to the Term & Conditions found here.


This event is produced by Austin Arts Foundation in partnership MMAC’s Community Film School Austin School of Film

Austin Arts Foundation (Austin AF)’s Los Artículos: Dejar Huella Juntos is three-day celebration of Latinx creativity and culture in East Austin, taking place from September 12-14, 2024, at Motion Media Arts Center (MMAC). This year's theme emphasizes the lasting impact of Hispanic and Latino/a/x/é artists, inviting artists and community members to unite in a vibrant celebration of diverse cultures through visual arts, music, dance, literature, film, and multimedia projects. Inspired by the iconic film Blood In, Blood Out, written by Jimmy Santiago Baca, which celebrates its 31st anniversary, this event underscores the importance of creating enduring art that challenges cultural boundaries and leaves a lasting impact on society.