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Our logo represents a Zapotec
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The
Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume, Inc., located in
Tucson, Arizona, is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the
study and exhibition of the world's ethnic and folk costume,
(textiles and dolls), thus hoping to cultivate an appreciation
and respect for all the world's peoples and cultures, as well
as stimulate the public's interest in geography. To accomplish
this, the Museum hopes to one day exhibit at least one ethnic
outfit from every major country around the globe. The Museum's
collections consist of almost three thousand individual textiles
and related objects (ethnic dolls, masks, etc.). A majority
of the textiles pertain to Mexican and Guatemalan indigenous
groups.
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At
present the Museum does not have its own facility where
it can present its collections to the public and is
dependent on other institutions for temporary exhibit
space. We are searching for a locale of our own in the
Tucson area where we can house and display our collections
on a permanent basis. The Museum has presented programs
in schools, libraries, and other institutions and has
exhibited its textiles and dolls both locally and out-of-state.
The
Museum has managed to operate on a limited budget, as
all curatorial work, registrar duties, and clerical work
have been based on volunteer commitment. During the past
several years our Latin American indigenous textiles
have grown into a premier collection, aided by outstanding
gifts of unique garments donated by enthusiastic
supporters.
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Donations
of any amount are gratefully accepted and always
needed to enable the Museum to purchase textiles/collections
when opportunities arise. Funds are also needed
for exhibit equipment, conservation
supplies, a database system, etc. The Museum also
gratefully accepts donations of ethnic & folk
textiles/costume, dolls, and masks from anywhere
around the world. Monetary, textile, doll, and mask
donations are tax deductible to the extent provided
by law. (The Castañeda
Museum is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt
organization.)
The Museum is a member of the Tucson Association
of Museums.
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