2021 Bearing Witness Magazine

EXHIBITIONS + PROGRAMS

Wood Fancher Anthony, The People of Mexico , 2017, Oil on canvas, 48 x 60 inches

This summer, the Museum hosted three Summer Free Days presented by United Airlines in correlation with Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict . Throughout the day, guests were invited to join HMH for special performances, storytimes in English and Spanish, curator-led tours of Withstand , and more. Harris County Public Health was onsite to offer COVID-19 vaccines and application assistance to the community. Special thanks to United Airlines and H-E-B for generously supporting these events that brought in 2,679 visitors. Summer Free Days presented by United Airlines the immigrant experience, and social and political turmoil. Withstand was curated by Gabriela Magana and Rosa Ana Orlando. Born and raised in Mexico, Magana is an artist and curator based in Houston. She holds a BA in Painting from the University of St. Thomas Houston, and is currently working on an MA in Arts Leadership from the University of Houston. From Venezuela, Orlando is a museum specialist with extensive knowledge of art history. She has more than 15 years of experience in art collection management, as well as a strong background in exhibition planning and design. Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict The Museum opened its first juried exhibition in its expanded building in April 2021. Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict explored themes of social justice and human rights with over 100 artworks by Houston Latinx artists. The multi-media exhibition was a platform that examines issues that impact the community, fosters dialogue on difficult questions, and ultimately empowers social change through art. The art featured in the exhibition included several themes including border relations, the queer experience, women’s issues,

Withstand artist Theresa Escobedo gives insight to her art piece.

MECA Ballet Folklorico performs in the Moral Choices Hall

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