IMAS News
Quilted Birds Featured in SAQA Exhibit at the IMAS
January 23, 2026 McAllen, TX – Bird lovers and quilters alike should make plans to explore the wonders of a new exhibit opening at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) this spring. “Aviary” will be opening on March 21 and on exhibit through June 21, 2026, at the museum, located at 1900 West Nolana Avenue in McAllen. This exhibition was created by Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. “This exhibition highlights the incredible diversity of birds on [...]
Explore the Olmecs at IMAS in 2nd Annual Celebration
McAllen, TX – The community is invited to “Exploring the Olmecs” on Saturday, January 17, at International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) to learn about Olmec civilization and celebrate the sweet sixteenth birthday of the Olmec Head sculpture found on museum grounds, Colossal Head 8 (Cabeza Olmeca).Visitors can deepen their understanding of Olmec and Mesoamerican civilizations through special talks beginning with IMAS Curator Marcelo Ramirez Garcia-Rojas at 11:30 a.m., followed by a presentation at 1:00 p.m. by Dr. Servando [...]
IMAS Presents Piñatabstract by Josué Rawmirez A Multimedia Celebration of the Piñata Tradition
December 19, 2025 McAllen, TX — A dynamic and bold exploration of the piñata tradition is coming to McAllen this February. The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) presents Piñatabstract, a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Josué Rawmirez, running from February 14 through July 26, 2026. The exhibit offers a unique presentation of the piñata through craft, performance, and new media, transforming a beloved cultural icon into innovative works of art. Piñatabstract is supported by an Arts Respond grant [...]
International Museum of Art & Science Celebrates Local Talent at the 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show
McAllen, TX — The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) celebrated local creativity at the opening reception and awards ceremony for its 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The exhibition, featuring the work of IMAS members, runs through February 15, 2026.This annual show provides a professional platform for IMAS members to share their art with museum visitors of all ages. Participants submitted up to two works, with at least one guaranteed inclusion in the [...]
Mayuko Ono Gray Explores Memory and Time in New IMAS Exhibition
McAllen, TX — The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition 諸行無常_this too, shall pass, featuring the work of Japanese American artist Mayuko Ono. The exhibition will be on view from October 31, 2025, through February 28, 2026, inviting visitors to explore the delicate intersection of words, images, and human experience. Ono’s intricate graphite drawings blend influences from traditional Japanese calligraphy with Western drawing techniques, creating compositions that are both visually striking [...]
Celebrate the Season with Science at IMAS Christmas Tree Forest
McAllen, TX — The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is inviting the community to be part of one of the Valley’s favorite holiday traditions, the annual IMAS Guild Christmas Tree Forest.This year’s theme, “Christmas in a Science Lab,” puts a creative spin on the season, inspiring participants to combine the magic of the holidays with the wonder of science. From hand-made ornaments to imaginative tree designs, the Christmas Tree Forest is a showcase of local creativity, teamwork, and [...]
