TAMALADA, by South Texas artist Carmen Lomas Garza, was painted in 1990. A signed color lithograph lives in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, whose mission includes collecting, understanding and enjoying American art. 

A “tamalada” is the process and ritual of making tamales, finding its roots in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. Ms. Garza captures the various steps of the process as well as the camaraderie which binds family and friends as they make this Mexican American holiday treat. 

TAMALADA will serve as the centerpiece of TMAMT’s inaugural exhibit. Showcasing “tamalada” essays and photographs from families across Texas

the exhibit is scheduled for 

December 14th 2022 - January 11th, 2023 at Dallas City Hall