MARFA — Sunday, June 15, is the last day for the public to view Mexican Fiestas, a traveling exhibition by Humanities Texas currently being shown at the Marfa & Presidio County Museum.
Created in collaboration with noted Houston photographer Geoff Winningham, the exhibition presents a vivid chronicle of the historic and diverse traditions of Mexican festivals — deeply rooted expressions of the country’s religious and cultural heritage. Winningham’s work spans decades, documenting a wide array of festive traditions in villages throughout Mexico, highlighting how these celebrations unite communities through centuries-old traditions of art, music, dance and worship.
This program is made possible through the support of Visit Marfa, Humanities Texas, and the Permian Basin Area Foundation. Humanities Texas is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Its mission is to advance education through programs that improve the quality of classroom teaching, support libraries and museums, and create opportunities for lifelong learning for all Texans.
The Marfa & Presidio County Museum is located at 110 W San Antonio and open every day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is always free, but donations are encouraged.