Join us for an art exhibit and celebration of the Day of the Dead. We are looking for artists who have Day of the Dead related artwork. Work can be traditional or your contemporary thoughts on Dia de los muertos.
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico,…and acknowledged around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.
It is particularly celebrated in Mexico where the day is a public holiday. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars called ofrendas, honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts. Visitors also leave possessions of the deceased at the graves.” From:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_DeadThe exhibition is hosted by Artiszen Cultural Art Center so work must take into consideration and be respectful of all ages.
Timeline for exhibition:
- September 28th last day to apply online (contact Mark Martin at
mark@markmartinart.com if online application is not possible for you)
- October 2nd, 1 to 6pm, and October 3rd, 11am to 5pm, artists drop off their work at Artiszen Cultural Art Center
- October 9th, 5 to 9pm, Opening Reception, 2nd Friday Art Walk, and
Downtown Art Windows
- October 31, Closing Reception and artists pick up their work
Note:
We may have a Friday evening, October 30th, Day of the Dead celebration, keep in touch. Artwork must be picked up on Saturday, October 31st between 11am and 5pm.
Artiszen Cultural Arts Center, 337 Georgia St., Vallejo, CA 94590
