Welcome to the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) is dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of the cultural arts of Mexican Americans and Latino cultures.
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ESB MACC Building Closed
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center building is currently closed to the public. The expected reopening is early 2026.
Our programs are currently occurring at other sites. Please visit our Programs and Events page and follow us on social media @ESBMACC for program locations and dates.
The temporary ESB MACC office is now at the Dougherty Arts Center. The main number is still 512-974-3772.
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La Mujer Mosaic Mural
La Mujer is a new mosaic mural located at 600 River Street where the Southeast edge of the ESB MACC meets the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike trail, at Ladybird lake. It was completed in April 2023, and is accessible outside of the construction fencing at the ESB MACC. It is easily viewed from the trail: Mural Location On Google Maps.
The expansion of the MACC into Phase 2, construction updates, when will the MACC reopen, FAQ about the ESB MACC, Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
Facility Expansion Plan Phase 2
The ESB MACC has entered Phase 2 of the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan (2018 Plan) approved by City Council. Phase 2 includes expansion and renovation of the facility in addition to site improvements in order to meet the growing needs of the community.
FAQs about Expansion Phase 2
The ESB MACC building closed to the public in January 2023. The MACC building will be closed in 2023 and 2024, and the anticipated opening is Spring 2026.
Ongoing updates about the Phase 2 plans, including the schematic drawings for the building, can be found on the Phase 2 Project Page. The ESB MACC also created an online exhibit about Phase 2 that chronicles the history of our building plans and shows drawings of the new plans. View the History of the ESB MACC Building Online Exhibit. This exhibit is also available in Espanol.
Great question! We will continue to have our regular programs and events, even when our building is closed.
We will be moving all of our programs to other sites for 2023-2024. We won’t be able to use our building for those two years, but we will have a new opportunity to host programs in other places, especially in underserved areas of Austin.
Some of the locations that will host our programs include the Austin libraries, Dove Springs Recreation Center, Carver Museum, and Asian American Resource Center.
You can see updated locations for our programs at this page: ESB MACC Programs and Events.
Would you like to host a program? Email MACCEVENTS@austintexas.gov and tell us the program(s) you would like to host and when!
If you would like to host a program, email MACCEVENTS@austintexas.gov and tell us the program(s) you would like to host and when!
Yes – The ESB MACC temporary office will be located at the Dougherty Arts Center. It is located at 1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704.
No – the main line 512-974-3772 will still be answered during normal business hours. You may also leave a detailed voicemail and ESB MACC staff will return your call as soon as possible.
Visitors to the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Pocket Park, or ESB MACC Pocket Park, might notice a few changes in June 2024.
The current project at 64 Rainey Street is a temporary park improvement. The improved space will feature donated park furniture from Canvus. The ESB-MACC Caminos students will paint the furniture with murals in the fall of 2024. This was seen as an opportunity to activate the space until construction on the permanent park begins. PARD is committed to the original design.
For more information on the previous community engagement process for this park, read more here: MACC Pocket Park | AustinTexas.gov
- On Exhibit
THE MACC GALLERIES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
Our center houses two galleries, featuring local, regional and national Latino/a artists. The Community Gallery is located downstairs at the entrance to our Auditorium, and the large Sam Z Coronado Gallery is located upstairs, at the elevator. While we we are closed, check out our online exhibits! - Events
We are proud to produce host annual and singular events, work with community organizations and partnerships and co-produce collaborations with Latino organizations that are free and open to the public. Check out our upcoming events!
- Educational Programs
We provide a variety of cultural arts classes and camps for adults and youth. Learn more about our educational programs!
- Caminos Teen Leadership Program
The ESB MACC 's Caminos program empowers Austin-area teens to carve their own path in the creative arts.
- Latino/a/e Artist Access Program
The Latino/a/e Artist Access Program (LAAP) provides Latino/a/e artists from all artistic disciplines the space and community to share their work with the public. Space can be used for rehearsals, performances, workshops or to create small-scale works of art. The ESB-MACC is proud to promote the events and programs of these talented artists. Get more details!
- Rentals and Reservations
THE ESB MACC IS NOT ACCEPTING RENTALS AT THIS TIME.
The ESB MACC building is undergoing the Phase 2 expansion and renovation, so we are unable to host rentals until we re-open to the public.