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Documentary Screening - Conquista
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Join us for a screening of “Conquista” followed by Q&A with directors Joshua Moroles and Robert Espericueta and artist Uriel Landeros.
Documentary Screening: Conquista
June 13, 2024
6:00-8:00 PM
In the ever-evolving and often inscrutable world of modern art, few events have stirred as much controversy and intrigue as the daring act committed by an enigmatic artist known only as “Conquista.” In a world where art oscillates between profound expression and extravagant valuation, Conquista’s story stands out as a remarkable tale of defiance, mystery, and an audacious challenge to the status quo.
“Conquista” is directed by Joshua Moroles & Robert Espericueta
Rated PG-13
$10 Admission for Screening
Free for IMAS Members
Seating is limited. Pre-registration recommended.
TicketsSynopsis:
This full-feature documentary “Conquista” is a riveting documentary that tells the incredible story of a daring artist who shook the art world to its core. In 2012, a man calling himself “Conquista” walked into the Menil Collection museum in Houston, Texas, and spray-painted over a rare 1929 Picasso painting worth a staggering $78 million.
What followed was a cat-and-mouse game that spanned several continents, as Conquista eluded authorities. The American government was on the hunt for the mysterious artist, and the art world buzzed with speculation about his motives and identity.
The film takes viewers on a thrilling ride as it pieces together the events leading up to the brazen act of vandalism, and delves into Conquista’s background and artistic vision. Reenacted Interviews with art experts, museum curators, and law enforcement officials provide insight into the significance of the Picasso painting, and the repercussions of the crime.
As the story unfolds, the film raises provocative questions about the value of art, the power of individual expression, and the lengths to which people will go to make their mark on the world. “Conquista” is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of art, crime, and cultural identity.
Brought to you by Studio 4240
“Conquista Doc” has won awards:
Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival
Texas Film Festival
FDCLA Corpus Christi
Hollywood Gold Awards
New Jersey Film Awards
New York Movie Awards
Vegas Movie Awards
South Texas International Film Festival

Girl Scouts Day
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00
Girl Scouts Day
June 15, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Full STEAM ahead! The IMAS welcomes Girl Scouts of all levels to Girl Scouts Day as we wrap up the badge workshop season. Explore the museum to see our solar system up close in the planetarium, get creative with the elements of art, and more! Activities fling flyer engineering, Binary bracelets, elements of art collage and seeing the stars like never before in our StarLab Planetarium!

Jr. Geologists - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-06-17 09:00 - 2024-06-21 15:00
$150 per Camper | $120 Members
5% Discount for registering 2 or more siblings (all children must be within a single household and fall within the camp week’s grade level). Use code: OISB2

Jr. Geologists: Discover and learn more about the science of geology, the rock cycle, Mohs hardness scale and other mineral characteristics along with microscopy observations. For incoming 4th-8th graders.

Camp will be on June 17th, 18th, 20th, and 21st. The IMAS will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Drop-off: 8:30-9:00 AM
Pickup: 3:00-3:30 PM

Camp includes engaging activities, museum exhibit exploration, outdoor recess, and an afternoon snack. Campers must bring a reusable water bottle. Lunch through McAllen ISD’s summer feeding program is offered for all campers. Campers with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks.

All registrations are final. Registrations are non-refundable, non-transferable and not available for credit.

Supported by Clark Chevrolet, Clark Knapp Honda, City of McAllen, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos SOTC Fund, The Warren Group Architects, Inc.

Textile Crafters - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-06-17 09:00 - 2024-06-21 15:00
$150 per Camper | $120 Members
5% Discount for registering 2 or more siblings (all children must be within a single household and fall within the camp week’s grade level). Use code: OISB2

Textile Crafters (June 17-21) Excludes JuneteenthTake a closer look at our collection of textiles! Learn how to make simple works of art through sewing, embroidery, and fabric design. For incoming 4th-8th graders.

Camp will be on June 17th, 18th, 20th, and 21st. The IMAS will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Drop-off: 8:30-9:00 AM
Pickup: 3:00-3:30 PM

Camp includes engaging activities, museum exhibit exploration, outdoor recess, and an afternoon snack. Campers must bring a reusable water bottle. Lunch through McAllen ISD’s summer feeding program is offered for all campers. Campers with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks.

All registrations are final. Registrations are non-refundable, non-transferable and not available for credit.

Supported by Clark Chevrolet, Clark Knapp Honda, City of McAllen, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos SOTC Fund, The Warren Group Architects, Inc.

Buzzing Entomologist - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 09:00

Roaming Dinos - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 15:00

IMAS Closed - Independence Day - July 4
2024-07-04

Worlds Entwined: A Viola and Cello Recital
2024-07-06 14:00 - 15:00
Worlds Entwined: A Viola and Cello Recital
Saturday, July 6, 2024
2:00-3:00 PM
at the International Museum of Art & Science
1900 West Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
Included with general admission, Free for IMAS Members
Embark on a musical journey with the compositions of David Rimelis, expertly interpreted by Penny Tong and Joe Luna, in “Worlds Entwined.” Experience the enchanting melodies that traverse cultural boundaries and celebrate the universal language of music.
Advance TicketsPenny Tong
As a versatile individual, Penny has had the opportunity to hold several professional roles in the music industry. She is the Section Viola player in the Valley Symphony Orchestra since 2022. In April 2024, she performed as a chamber musician at the Schumann Piano Quartet of the Valley Symphony Orchestra at the Gelman Stained Glass Museum. In July 2024, she has been invited by The American Pops in Washington D.C. to perform as a violist at the NATO Symphony Orchestra to play at the Library of Congress for the 75th Anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Besides, in 2022-23, she was appointed as the Section Viola player, and the Substitute Principal Viola at the Sherman Symphony Orchestra to work with the viola students at Austin College during orchestral rehearsals. In 2022, she served for the Lord as the Solo Violinist on Sunday worships at Rosen Height Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Since 2023, she has served as the Solo Violinist at RGV Chinese Baptist Church in Texas. Before moving to the U.S., Penny was appointed to be the Principal 2nd Violin at Chung Chi Orchestra and the Principal Viola at HKFW Six Arts Orchestra. Between 2010 to 2016, she was the Guest Section Violist of Hong Kong Sinfonietta, which performed at Tonalle in Zürich, and Victoria Hall in Genѐve during 2015. Penny performed as a chamber player, and an orchestral player in different international music festivals, including Trentino Music Festival in Italy; Orford Music Academy in Canada; Bowdoin International Music Festival in U.S.; Sommermusik und Meister Klaus in Germany; 3rd Marvo International Music Festival in Portugal; nuits romantiques du Lac du Bourget in France; and La Folle Journée au Japon in Japan, and Asian Youth Orchestra. Penny is currently an all-but-dissertation ABD candidate in her Doctorate degree in Viola Performance at University of North Texas, mentoring by Dr. Susan Dubois. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance at Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2007. She was the recipient of the Jackie Chan Scholarship. Her enthusiasm for music performance and teaching inspired her to undertake further, graduate studies in the United States since 2016. In 2018, she earned the Master of Music duo degree in Viola Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy at Cleveland Institute of Music in Ohio, mentored by Prof. Jeffrey Irvine. And she has been a registered Suzuki teacher for violin at all unit levels since 2018.
In terms of teaching experience, she has been teaching as a Private Lesson Tutor of Violin and Viola at high schools, and middle schools at different ISDs in Texas since 2022. Besides, she had experience in both orchestral and chamber coaching. She was appointed to be the Music Director of symphony orchestra at Hoi Ping Chamber of Commerce Secondary School, between 2014-2016, in Hong Kong. Under her directorship, the symphony orchestra won the Silver Award of the School Symphonic Orchestral Contest in Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows in 2015-2016.
Joe Lunais a cellist and educator with 34 years of experience playing the cello. He holds a BA in Music from the University of Texas Pan American, earned in 2006, and is certified to teach music at all levels. Joe currently teaches at Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen, Texas. Before this position, he worked at Edinburg North from 2006 to 2019 and at Cathey Middle School from 2019 to 2024. Joe began his cello journey at Morris Jr High in 1991 under the tutelage of Richard Clark and Ben Ponder, who taught him throughout his schooling from 6th to 12th grade. He graduated from Nikki Rowe in 1998 and studied with Brent Smith and Sarah Kapps in college.
Joe joined the Valley Symphony Orchestra in 2004 and continues to perform with them. He also played with the Laredo Philharmonic from 2014 to 2018 and the Kingsville Symphony Orchestra starting in 2017, where he remains a member. His experience with the cello has allowed him to learn other instruments, including the electric bass. Joe plays bass in a heavy metal band called Destructive Cell, a punk band named The 3 Strikes, and a rock band that is still in development, with all projects working on publishing music and media.
Joe has performed with various groups in South Texas, including the South Texas Lyric Opera, OPUS orchestra, South Texas Chorale and Festival Orchestra, and a string quartet called Bravuda. Over the years, he has shared the stage with many talented musicians, including Gary Clark Jr. in Austin in 2004 and Marco Antonio Solis, Marc Anthony, Ana Gabriel, and Gloria Trevi in 2012 and 2015. He also recorded a cello track for the heavy metal band Severance. Joe is continually exploring new ways to play the cello while preserving traditional techniques, aiming to inspire young students with his passion for music.

Worlds Entwined: A Viola Duet Recital
2024-07-06 14:00 - 15:00
Embark on a musical journey with the compositions of David Rimelis, expertly interpreted by Penny Tong and Luis Gonzalez-Aponte in “Worlds Entwined.” Experience the enchanting melodies that traverse cultural boundaries and celebrate the universal language of music. Join us for an evening of mesmerizing viola duets that blend genres and traditions from around the world, creating a truly unique and captivating performance.
Worlds Entwined: A Viola Duet Recital
Saturday, July 6, 2024
2:00-3:00 PM
at the International Museum of Art & Science
1900 West Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
Included with general admission, Free for IMAS Members
Luis Enrique Gonzalez-Aponte, a musician and educator from the United States, is dedicated to sharing the beauty and utility of music. His journey began in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, where his passion for music took root. Continuing his musical education at Texas State University, Luis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on violin performance, complemented by Theater studies. Throughout his career, Luis has contributed as Second Violinist for the chamber ensemble Dr. Shana Mashego and The Sacred Ensemble, and as a Violin and Viola Instructor, guiding aspiring musicians.
His dedication to education extends to his roles as a Private Violin and Viola Instructor within Central Texas school districts and as a Section Violist with The Valley Symphony Orchestra. Luis actively participates in seminars and clinics, notably at the Texas Music Educators Convention (TMEA), and presents research on music education at various conferences. In addition to his musical pursuits, Luis is pursuing a Master of Music in Music and Human Learning at the University of Texas at Austin. He also serves as producer and co-host of the podcast “Not to Forgive but to Understand” in Genocide Studies, collaborating with scholar and writer Sabah Carrim.
Luis Enrique Gonzalez-Aponte’s journey through the world of music reflects his commitment to education and his passion for artistic exploration.
Penny Tong has become a registered Suzuki teacher since 2018. She is a violinist and a violist from Hong Kong. She is currently an ABD candidate in her Doctorate degree in Music Performance at the University of North Texas. In terms of teaching experience, she has been teaching as a Private Lesson Tutor of Violin and Viola at high schools, and middle schools at different ISDs in Texas since 2022. She holds a studio more than 60 students. Between 2006 to 2016, she was the Part-Time Group Lesson Tutor of Violin and Viola at the CNEC Christian College in Hong Kong. Besides, she had experience in both orchestral and chamber coaching. She was appointed to be the Music Director of the symphony orchestra at the Hoi Ping Chamber of Commerce Secondary School, from 2014-2016 in Hong Kong. In 2015, the symphony orchestra won the Silver Award of the School Symphonic Orchestral Contest in the Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows.
As a versatile individual, Penny has had the opportunity to hold several professional roles in the music industry. In the Sherman Symphony Orchestra, she is appointed as the Section Viola player, and the Substitute Principal Viola to work with the viola students at Austin College during orchestral rehearsals. Also, she is the Section Viola player in the Valley Symphony Orchestra. In 2022, she served for the Lord as the Solo Violinist on the Sunday Worships at the Rosen Height Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Since 2023, she has served as the Solo Violinist on the Sunday Worships at the RGV Chinese Baptist Church in Texas. Before moving to the U.S., Penny was appointed to be the Principal of the 2nd Violin at Chung Chi Orchestra and the Principal Viola at the HKFW Six Arts Orchestra. Between 2010 to 2015, she was the Guest Section Violist of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, which performed at the Tonalle in Zürich, and the Victoria Hall in Genѐve during the european tour in 2015. Penny performed as a chamber player, and an orchestral player in different international music festivals, including the Asian Youth Orchestra; the Orford Music Academy in Montreal, Canada; the Bowdoin International Music Festival in Maine, U.S.; the Sommermusik und Meister Klaus in Nagold, Germany; the 3rd Marvo International Music Festival in Marvo, Portugal; the nuits romantiques du Lac du Bourget in Aix les Bains, France; and the La Folle Journée au Japon in Tokyo, Japan.
Penny earned her bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance in the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2007. She was the recipient of the Jackie Chan Scholarship. Her enthusiasm for music performance and teaching inspired her to undertake further, graduate studies in the United States since 2016. In 2018, she earned the Master of Music degree in Viola Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy at the Cleveland Institute of Music in Ohio. Mentored by Prof. Irvine and Prof. Meier-Sims, she is now a registered Suzuki teacher for violin at all unit levels. Then, facilitated by Profs. Dubois and Gerling at the University of North Texas in her doctorate studied, she explored the Karen Tuttle Pedagogical Approach, which helps string players to coordinate their body movements to support their playing. She earned the Level 1 Endorsement at the Paul Rolland String Pedagogy Society in 2022. Besides, music theory is the related field in her D.M.A. degree. She is interested in teaching string method, music literature, music theory, and music history as well

Experimental Steam - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 15:00

Visual Artist Explorer - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 15:00

Texas Explorers - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 15:00

Visual Artist Expert - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 15:00

MPU Camp: Splashing Oceanologist - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 15:00

Visual Artist Apprentice - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 15:00

Mysterious Cosmos - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-07-29 09:00 - 2024-08-02 15:00

Movie Makers - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2024-07-29 09:00 - 2024-08-02 15:00

Movie Makers & Visual Artist Expert Reception
2024-08-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-02 17:00 - 19:00

Microscape Embroidery - Adult Art Workshop
2024-08-10 14:00 - 16:30
Microscape Embroidery – Adult Art Workshop
Saturday, August 10, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Reflect on the micro and macro at IMAS in this Adult Art Workshop. Participants will take a guided tour of the exhibit, Microscape, and work with various fabric and thread to create an original embroidered work of art inspired by our microscopic world. This workshop includes light refreshments.
Registration includes admission. Participants may visit the museum before or after the workshop. For ages 18 and up.
$20 ($15 Members)

Member Preview Reception - Ella
2024-08-15 17:00 - 19:00

Back to School Bash
2024-08-17 10:00 - 17:00

Early Member Hour: The Studio Exhibit
2024-08-31 09:00 - 10:00
Be the first to play and explore the newest interactive exhibit at the IMAS, The Studio / El estudio, opening to the public on Saturday, August 31, 2024!
IMAS Members get early access for a bonus hour of play at 9:00 AM on August 31, an hour before the general public.
This event is free for members and one of a series of exhibit previews and special experiences reserved for IMAS Members. Learn more about membership and join today! Membership may be purchased at the door or online in advance.
Kairos Coffee will be on site to treat our visitors.

About The Studio:
Have you ever wondered how the science of physics complements the art of painting, pigments, and color palettes? The International Museum of Art & Science’s The Studio interactive gallery allows you to explore the fundamentals of art and science through light, color, sound, shape, and motion. In this exhibit you can play with light, experiment with sound, design unique patterns, and more! The Studio is a new space where symmetry, geometry, pattern, and composition come together with color, light, movement and sound. The Studio ignites your creativity and sparks a love for artistic and scientific exploration!
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo la ciencia de la física complementa el arte de la pintura, los pigmentos y las paletas de colores? En la galería interactiva El estudio del Museo Internacional de Arte y Ciencia se puede explorar el arte y la ciencia a través de la luz, el color, el sonido, la forma y el movimiento. ¡En esta sala puedes jugar con la luz, experimentar con el sonido, diseñar patrones únicos y más! El estudio es un nuevo espacio donde la simetría, la geometría, el patrón y la composición se unen con el color, la luz, el movimiento y el sonido. ¡El Estudio enciende tu creatividad y despierta el amor por la exploración artística y científica!

45th Annual Collage Gala
2024-09-14 18:00 - 23:00
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Saturday, September 14, 2024
6:00-11:00 PM
Black Tie | Live Entertainment | Dinner & Open Bar | Valet Parking
6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM – Dinner
10PM – After Party
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Artwork Drop Off - 4th Annual Members' Juried Art show
2024-09-20 10:00 - 2024-09-21 17:00
