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Join us for the Back to School Bash at IMAS — a full day of fun, learning, and celebration! 🗓 Saturday, August 16, 2025 🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🎟 FREE Admission 📸 Check out some moments from last year’s bash and get ready to: ✨ Dive into hands-on art & science activities 🌌 Experience Starlab Planetarium presentations 🎒 Receive free school supplies while they last 🍔 Grab bites from local food vendors 🤝 Visit with community partners at info tables Let’s kick off the school year together — see you there! Supported by: mcallenpublicutility, heb Helping Here, and thewonderfulcompany #BackToSchoolBash #ExploreIMAS #IMASbash #RGVevents #FreeFamilyFun

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🎉 SOLD OUT! 🎉 The 46th Annual Collage Gala is officially at capacity. Thank you to our incredible supporters for helping us sell out this signature IMAS event! ✨ Still want to be part of the magic? ✨ We’re maintaining a waitlist for those interested in seats or tickets should any become available. It’s not too late to make an impact. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and include great benefits and visibility for your brand. Your support fuels the arts and sciences in our community! 👉 Join the waitlist or become a sponsor, please contact: Jacqueline Martinez - Donor Relations & Stewardship Manager Email: jmartinez@theimasonline.com Phone: (956) 681-2805 The 46th Annual Collage Gala is sponsored by twgarchitects

🪲✨ Just a few spots left! Next week’s Operation Imagination Summer Camp is all about the Secret Life of Bugs 🐞and your young scientist won’t want to miss it! 🗓️ July 14–18 🎓 For incoming 3rd–5th graders Campers will explore the fascinating world of insects through hands-on art and science, build their own bug hotel, and meet live Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches in the MPU BioZone Lab! 📸 Swipe to see highlights from our summer camps so far and register today before it’s full! OI Summer Camp - Secret Life of Bugs (3rd-5th Graders) 🔗 https://theimasonline.org/summer-camp/

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🪲✨ Just a few spots left! Next week’s Operation Imagination Summer Camp is all about the Secret Life of Bugs 🐞and your young scientist won’t want to miss it! 🗓️ July 14–18 🎓 For incoming 3rd–5th graders Campers will explore the fascinating world of insects through hands-on art and science, build their own bug hotel, and meet live Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches in the MPU BioZone Lab! 📸 Swipe to see highlights from our summer camps so far and register today before it’s full! 🔗 Link in bio.

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Artist and citizen-scientist Gabriel Rodriguez shares his favorite detail to capture through macrophotography. This clip is from our full interview with Gabriel, featured in "Insecta: Small Wonders of the World", on view at IMAS from August 9, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Check out the full video on the IMAS Youtube channel, link in the description. "Insecta: Small Wonders of the World" is organized by the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) in collaboration with Gabriel Rodriguez, and supported in part by an Arts Respond grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) txcommarts

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✨ Throwback to unforgettable nights of art, science, and celebration! Get ready for another magical evening at the 46th Annual IMAS Collage Gala 🎉 📅 September 6, 2025 | 🕕 6:00–11:00 PM Join us for IMAS’s premier fundraising event that brings our community together in support of art and science education in the RGV. Enjoy an elegant night filled with fine dining, live & silent auctions, and immersive experiences—all while giving back. 💫 Let’s make this year’s Collage Gala one to remember. The 46th Annual Collage Gala is sponsored by The Warren Group Architects, INC. twgarchitects 📸 Swipe through for moments from past galas—and mark your calendar for a night you won’t want to miss! Learn more about the 46th Annual Collage Gala by visiting the link in our bio. #IMASGala #Collage46 #IMASrgv #SupportArtAndScience #ExploreIMAS #ThrowbackCollage #RGVevents

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🎟 Tickets are now on sale for the 46th Annual IMAS Collage Gala at the International Museum of Art & Science! The 46th Annual IMAS Collage Gala is sponsored by twgteaofficial The Warren Group Architects, INC. Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for an elegant evening of fine dining, entertainment, art, and celebration as we honor John Sharp, Retiring Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. Proceeds support the IMAS mission with art and science education across the Rio Grande Valley. Tickets are now available. LIMITED availability. $350 Individual Seat $3,500 Table of 8 Sponsorships starting at $1,500 To reserve your table or individual tickets, please contact: Jacqueline Martinez - Donor Relations & Stewardship Manager Email: jmartinez@theimasonline.com Phone: (956) 681-2805

🐜✨ "Insecta: Small Wonders of the World" opens August 9 at IMAS Explore the hidden beauty of the insect world through the lens of artist and citizen-scientist Gabriel Rodriguez. Using macrophotography, this exhibit reveals intricate details from the texture of exoskeletons to the brilliance of a wing, showcasing the essential role insects play in our ecosystems. 📸 "Insecta: Small Wonders of the World" offers a fascinating look at pollinators, decomposers, and more, reminding us of the “small wonders” often overlooked. 🗓 On view August 9, 2025 to January 4, 2026 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 🎉 Member Reception 🗓 August 7, 2025 | 🕔 5:00 to 7:00 PM IMAS Members, be the first to experience Insecta at this exclusive after-hours event ✔ Free for Members (plus one guest) ✔ $10 for additional guests ✔ Pre-registration encouraged Not a Member? Join today at the door or online This exhibition was organized by the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) and Gabriel Rodriguez and is supported in part by an Arts Respond grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) #IMASmuseum #RGVarts #Macrophotography #InsectArt #ExploreIMAS #IMASMembers #GabrielRodriguezPhotography #TexasCommissionontheArts

🔬✨" Insecta: Small Wonders of the World" opens August 9 at IMAS! Step into the miniature world of insects through the stunning macrophotography of Gabriel Rodriguez. This exhibition reveals the hidden beauty and vital roles of insects in our ecosystem—from pollinators to decomposers—all captured in extraordinary detail. 📸 Discover textures, patterns, and structures that are usually invisible to the naked eye. 🗓 On view August 9, 2025 – January 4, 2026 🖼️Member Reception - August 7, 2025 from 5PM - 7PM 📍 International Museum of Art & Science Organized by IMAS and Gabriel Rodriguez. Supported in part by an Arts Respond grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts. Learn more: https://theimasonline.org/insecta-small-wonders-of-the-world/ #InsectaIMAS #IMASmuseum #RGVarts #Macrophotography #InsectArt #ScienceMeetsArt #ExploreIMAS #GabrielRodriguezPhotography

As we celebrate Independence Day, IMAS is proud to stand with our military community as a Blue Star Museum. From Armed Forces Day (May 17) through Labor Day (Sept 1), active-duty military personnel and up to five family members receive free admission to the museum. This includes members of the: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps and NOAA Commissioned Corps 🎖️ Just present a valid military ID at check-in. We thank you for your service and invite you to experience all that IMAS has to offer this summer. 👉 Learn more: https://theimasonline.org/imas-joins-2025-blue-star-museums-program-offering-free-admission-to-military-families-all-summer-long/