Emma Barrientos Memorial

Emma Barrientos was a community activist and champion for the arts in Austin. She served on the founding board of the Mex-Arte Museum and as board president of the Austin Museum of Art. She served active roles in her husband, Senator Gonzalo Barrientos’, campaigns as well as many other political campaigns. Emma served the residents of Travis County for 30 years in various capacities and departments. She passed away in December 2009.