The Institute for Latino Studies welcomes Mark Menjivar for a public artist talk.
Mark Menjívar is a San Antonio-based artist and Associate Professor in the Interdisciplinary School for Engagement at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His art practice primarily consists of creating participatory projects while being rooted in photography, oral history, archives, and social action. He attended McLennan Community College, holds a BA in Social Work from Baylor University and an MFA in Social Practice from Portland State University.
Mark has engaged in projects at venues including the El Museo del Barrio, Rothko Chapel, Eastern State Penitentiary, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, FOTOFEST, Bemis Center for Contemporary Art, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, The Puerto Rican Museum of Art and Culture, Sala Diaz, Contemporary at Blue Star and the Krannert Art Museum.
A selection of Menjivar's photographs will be on display available for viewing after the talk at the Institute's Galería América on the third floor of Bond Hall.
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Location: 315 Bond Hall
Time: 5 PM - 6 PM
Co-sponsored by:
Department of Art, Art History & Design