IMAS News
IMAS Invites the Community to Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Annual Festival & Market
Press Release [PDF Download] The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) invites families and friends from across the Rio Grande Valley to gather in celebration of Día de los Muertos during the museum’s annual Día de los Muertos Festival & Market on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is supported by H-E-B Helping Here and offers visitors an opportunity to honor loved ones through art, culture, tradition, music, food, and hands-on activities. [...]
Local Artists Invited to Exhibit in 6th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show at IMAS
Press Release [PDF Download] [JPEG - Best in Show Image] This fall, the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) celebrates the remarkable creativity flourishing within its own community with the return of the 6th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show (MJAS). Bringing together an inspiring selection of works created by IMAS members, this highly anticipated exhibition highlights the diverse perspectives, artistic talent, and boundless imagination of artists from across the region. Through MJAS, IMAS continues its commitment to providing [...]
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 [...]
