About Mix ‘n’ Mash: Ecos del pasado/ Echoes of the Past Exhibition Call for Art.
Mexic-Arte Museum is pleased to announce a call for entries for our annual Mix 'n' Mash Exhibition and Art Sale, Ecos del pasado/ Echoes of the Past which will open on Friday, January 31st, 2025. The art sale not only increases awareness about the visual arts and art collecting in the community, but also provides funding for the Museum’s exhibitions, supports educational programming for children and adults, and sustains upkeep and care of the permanent collection. This year's theme is Nostalgia!
Mix ‘n’ Mash: Ecos del pasado/Echoes of the Past Exhibition and Art Sale will be on view from Friday, January 31 – March 14, 2025. This group exhibition displays artworks from over 200 local and regional artists created on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply. The art sale not only increases awareness about the visual arts and art collecting in the community, but also provides funding for the Museum’s exhibitions, supports educational programming for children and adults, and sustains upkeep and care of the permanent collection. Artworks may also be purchased through the museum Online Store.
Ecos del pasado/Echoes of the Past
This year’s Mix ‘n’ Mash theme, Ecos del pasado/Echoes of the Past, is inspired by the beauty and intricacies of nostalgia; these pieces should reflect a diverse range of perspectives, techniques, and creative expressions. From your favorite childhood show, a special moment shared with a loved one, a dish, a specific smell, a trip, a place, a restaurant that does not exist any more, or even a natural landscape, we encourage you to explore and express the unique ways nostalgia manifests in your own life or in the lives of those around you. What memories, moments, or feelings does nostalgia evoke for you?
Nostalgia allows us to reconnect with who we once were, offering both reflection and renewal. In your art, we hope you will capture the beauty of this emotional tapestry—inviting others to relive the echoes of their own pasts, even as they look forward to the future.
Not only does Mix ‘n’ Mash celebrate creativity, but it also serves a greater purpose. All proceeds from the sale of these remarkable pieces directly support the museum’s exhibition programming for children and adults.
We are inviting emerging and established artists to create and donate one work of art on a 12” x 12” eco-friendly and archival quality Gessobord generously donated by Ampersand.
How do I participate?- Starting December 11, 2024, Artists* may pick up ONE Gessobord at the Mexic-Arte Museum on Monday – Thursday 10 AM-6 PM; Friday – Saturday 10 AM-5 PM; and Sunday 12 PM-5 PM
- A credit card will be kept on file when you pick up your Gessobord. If you do not return your Gessobord, $25 will be charged to the credit card on file.
- Every artist is free to create a work of art in any style (including figurative, conceptual, abstract, surreal, popular, etc.) and media (painting, printmaking, photography, and more) that depicts the theme.
- Board numbers are assigned, please check the back of your board for your number.
- Before returning your board, fill out the registration form that is attached to the back of your board and the online form. Artists must complete both digital and hardcopy forms to be compensated.
- We ask that all completed submissions be delivered to the Museum by January 22, 2025 (late submissions will be accepted, but may not be included in the opening reception).
- Please drop off or mail your board to our store. Please do not ship any blank boards!
*Please note that children are not allowed to participate in this exhibition, we ask that all participating artists are 18+
**If you do not participate in the theme your work may not be exhibited at the opening reception, but may be entered into the gallery at a later time
About the Opening Reception: Friday January 31, 2025
- The Mix ‘n’ Mash Exhibit and Art Sale
- Food, cocktails, music, and great fun!
*During the reception you will be able to purchase boards, they can be picked up at the end of the exhibition: March 16 - if you have any questions about purchasing please reach out to our store at store@mexic-artemuseum.org*
What do I get for participating?
1. The boards will be sold for $150 - $200 a piece unless your board is selected to be included in a special section. Artists will receive a 40% commission from each board sold, and the boards will remain available for purchase while they are on display in the Mix ‘n’ Mash exhibition. At the close of the exhibition any unsold boards and future sales will be considered donations to the museum. These donations are tax deductible.
2. As a participating artist, you will receive a one-year Individual Level Membership to Mexic-Arte Museum. Membership benefits include free admission to all exhibitions and select events, invitations to Member Preview opening receptions, subscription to the Museum E-Newsletter, and 10% off Museum Store purchases.
3. You will also receive two complimentary tickets for you and a guest to attend the opening night party on
Friday, January 31, 2025 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. There will be a $10 admission fee for the public, and the event will be free for members.
Thank you for considering this unique collaborative opportunity, we hope that you will join us!
Please only fill out this form when you are returning your Mix 'n' Mash board. Please make sure all entries are correct. Thank you!
