IMAS News
IMAS Presents Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos
Exhibit Opens August 22, 2026 The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), a Smithsonian Affiliate, is proud to announce the opening of Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos, a dynamic and visually rich exhibition examining the history, artistry, and cultural significance of lowriding in the United States. The exhibition is locally supported by Clark Chevrolet and Clark Knapp Honda and will be on display August 22 through November 15, 2026. Lowrider [...]
Ann Fortescue to Represent IMAS in Smithsonian Panel during America’s 250th in DC
McAllen, TX — International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) Executive Director, Ann Fortescue, will be joining the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. during the 250th. She has been selected as a panelist in “For the Common Good: Smithsonian Voices on Our Shared Future 250” hosted by the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Ann Fortescue joined the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) in 2019 and has over 42 years of practice in museums. [...]
PNC and IMAS Bring Free STEAM Learning to RGV’s Youngest Minds
McAllen, TX — The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is pleased to announce a grant from the PNC Foundation in support of early childhood programming and museum access for families. The grant recognizes the museum's commitment to providing unique, educational experiences for preschool-aged children and their families. This milestone investment in early childhood education has brought free, high-quality programming to young children across the Rio Grande Valley, culminating in two landmark initiatives: the ongoing Young [...]
IMAS Receives Grant from H-E-B Tournament of Champions to Support Supermercado/Market Interactive Exhibit
The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) announced a new grant from the H-E-B Tournament of Champions to support the development of Supermercado / The Market, an interactive exhibit designed to encourage imaginative play and early childhood learning. IMAS Board President Debbie Crane Aliseda welcomed City of McAllen officials, educational partners, and community stakeholders to this announcement where museum leadership and community partners shared details about the project and unveiled new exhibit renderings. The Supermercado exhibit is one [...]
Celebrate World Water Day at the International Museum of Art & Science
McAllen, TX — The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), in partnership with McAllen Public Utility, invites the community to celebrate World Water Day on Sunday, March 22, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the museum. The afternoon will feature hands-on activities, demonstrations, and conversations focused on the importance of water and the role it plays in communities around the world. Admission is free thanks to the support of McAllen Public Utility (MPU). The event [...]
IMAS Welcomes the Lunar New Year with a Day of Culture, Crafts, and Community
January 28, 2026 McAllen, TX – The community is invited to celebrate the Year of the Horse during the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “The Lunar New Year Festival is a meaningful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate cultural traditions that emphasize renewal, unity, and shared heritage,” said IMAS Director of Education, Roni Cortez. “Through art, music, food, and hands-on activities, [...]
