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Garza “Climate Change” Exhibit through 6/4

“Climate Change”

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Consulate de Mexico are proud to present “Climate Change”, featuring renowned Mexican artist Javier de la Garza on May 4, 2011 @ 6:30pm in the Treasures of the Gulf Museum located at 317 E. Railroad Ave., Port Isabel, TX. This temporary exhibit will be on display from May 4, 2011 through June 4, 2011.

Javier de la Garza is one of the most premier artists of the current plastic arts or `Neo-Mexicanism’, which has arisen in Mexico in the middle of the Eighties. This new artistic manifestation has great influence of the symbolism that represents the Mexican nationalism of that time.

In these new plastic arts, artist Javier de la Garza, offers an exhibition of 13 oil paintings on fabric, through which he invites us to view the reflection about the necessity of incorporating values that can influence climatic changes, evoking animal images which are in danger of extinction.

Born in Tampico, in the state of Tamaulipas Mexico; Javier de la Garza began his studies of Architecture in the University of Nuevo Leon. Later he studied engraving in the National School of Plastic Arts in Mexico before studying at ‘Studio 17′ with S.W. Hayter, in Paris.

As a teacher, Javier de la Garza counts on multiple individual exhibitions to showcase his work which have collectively been displayed in Mexico, New York, Phoenix, Houston, Paris, Brazil and Jamaica.

Join us for this free open house reception hosted by the Museums of Port Isabel and the Consulate de Mexico on May 4th at 6:30 pm. The Museums of Port Isabel and the Consulate de Mexico would like to invite all locals and art enthusiast to view this temporary exhibit.

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available compliments of the Museums of Port Isabel and the Consulate de Mexico.

 

The Museums of Port Isabel goals are to help educate our youths while preserving our local and natural history through presentations, art exhibitions and educational exhibits. With the support from the City of Port Isabel the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce and the general public, we can achieve our goals for future generations to enjoy.

For more information call (956-943-7602) or Visit us online at www.portisabelmuseums.com.

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Telling Our Stories 4/28 6:30p History of Port Isabel by Gabriel Godines

“The History of Port Isabel” presented by Gabriel Godines

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation are proud to present “Telling Our Stories”, the 2011 series on Thursday, April 28, at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, 317 E. Railroad Ave. at 6:30 p.m. This month’s topic will be “The History of Port Isabel”, presented by Gabriel Godines.

Mr. Godines has given lectures on the History of Port Isabel several times and actively gives tours through the Museums of Port Isabel for various school groups. As the Museums of Port Isabel Curator of Education and Programs, Mr. Godines has been involved taking steps toward educating the great history of the Rio Grande area to the public as well as helping to organize the Telling Our Stories events.

Starting out as a Museum Aide, Gabriel Godines used hard work and dedication to further his career as Curator of the Museums of Port Isabel. Mr. Godines is actively in the Historic Preservation Board, the merchants committee, the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation Board, the Cameron County Historical Commission, and the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce Board.

Historically, Port Isabel has always attracted the attention of humans. From the Native Americans, Spanish Conquistadors, bandits, and Pirates; Port Isabel has etched its importance in history over the years.

Please join us as we learn about the history of Port Isabel. All locals and visitors are welcome to attend this free presentation. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available.

“Telling Our Stories” is a free presentation open to the public which is held by the Museums of Port Isabel. These presentations are set on the final Thursday of the month from January through September at 6:30 pm. Our thanks go out to the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, the Port Isabel Merchants Committee, the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation, The El Paseo Arts Foundation, the Economic Development Foundation,  and the City of Port Isabel for their continued support.

Sponsored by: The El Paseo Arts Foundation

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundations goals are to help preserve and educate our local and natural history through presentations and exhibits.

For more information on Telling Our Stories or to help sponsor an event, contact Gabriel Godines at 956-943-7602 or visit www.portisabelmuseums.com you can also send an email to ggodines@copitx.com.