Mums the Word: A Conversation with Amy Schultz
Go big on Texas tradition! Join Amy J. Schultz, the artist behind MUMENTOUS®: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition, for a lively gallery talk with the Institute of Texan Cultures' Head Curator Bianca Alvarez and Exhibits Coordinator Cristina Winston. The conversation will take a deep dive into one of the state’s most iconic and ever-expanding rites of passage: homecoming mums.
This one-hour program features a 45-minute conversation followed by a 15-minute Q&A. Autographed copies of MUMENTOUS will be available for sale.
Gallery Talk: More Information
Recommended for audiences ages 12 and up.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
This panel is free with museum admission.
Please note: food and drink are not permitted in the gallery.
ITC has reopened in a new location. Visit the parking guide for details.
Learn About the New ITC
The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures reopened on January 29, 2026 with a bold new look in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Two exhibits are a part of the museum’s debut: Common Threads and MUMENTOUS®: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition.
Monica Perales, associate vice provost for the ITC, talks about the reimagined space and how it offers a fresh look to a beloved museum.
About MUMENTOUS at ITC
MUMENTOUS®: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition is an artistic, sociological, and personal exploration of a deeply rooted and unique Texas high school tradition: the exchange and wearing of huge artificial floral “corsages” to homecoming football games. This exhibit explores a ritual that has stood the test of time and the people that keep the tradition alive.
In addition to photographs and narratives by artist/author Amy J. Schultz, you will step into a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture with ITC’s gallery of mums, handcrafted by members of the local community. These dazzling floral creations have evolved into elaborate, expressive works of art that reflect personal stories, school pride, and regional identity.
The collection of the artist’s photographs and narratives is organized by the Arlington Museum of Art in Arlington, Texas.
MUMENTOUS®: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition
Open from January 29 - March 15, 2026
Institute for Texan Cultures Rotating Gallery
For more info, visit texancultures.utsa.edu.
