Artists invited to submit proposals by June 25 for ofrendas to be exhibited in annual celebration of Día de los Muertos at the Detroit Institute of Arts
Updated Apr 22, 2021
Selected ofrendas scheduled to be on display Sept. 25 – Nov. 7
April 22, 2021 (Detroit)—The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), in partnership with the Mexican Consulate of Detroit and the Southwest Detroit Business Association, extends an open call for proposals to create ofrenda altars, or offerings, honoring the life and memory of lost loved ones as part of a celebration of the traditions of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead).
This is the ninth consecutive year the DIA has presented “Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos” consisting of ofrendas created by local artists. This year it is scheduled to be on view Sept. 25 –Nov.7. For the second year, visitors will be able to view the exhibition from home through a 3D virtual exhibition.
In Mexico and other Latin American countries, the Day of the Dead celebrates the lives of close relatives, friends or community members who have died. Objects important to lost loved ones, such as favorite foods, drinks, mementos and pictures, are collected and incorporated into elaborate displays that often include pan de muerto (bread of the dead), sugar skulls, candles, flowers, papel picado (paper cutouts) and other decorations.
Proposals are due by Friday, June 25 at 5 p.m. Submissions will be reviewed by a committee of museum staff and local community members. Selected artists will be notified by Friday, July 2.
Artists who wish to submit their proposals can do so at www.dia.org/ofrendasproposals2021.
Aquellos artistas que deseen mandar su propuesta en espanol, pueden hacerlo llenando la forma en espanol en https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjQh8NiOFBdwoWayY9K1sqXjcKmXP2DKcK7BO5Yig_phrmIw/viewform
Please note that to participate, artists must be available to completely install their altars Sept. 8-12 and to deinstall on Nov. 7-10. Strict scheduling will be required to maintain safe social distancing practices. Selected artists will also be required to participate in a Q&A session, either in a face-to-face program Sunday, Nov. 7, 2-3 p.m. or using an online platform should public gatherings not be considered safe at that time.
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Selected ofrendas scheduled to be on display Sept. 25 – Nov. 7
April 22, 2021 (Detroit)—The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), in partnership with the Mexican Consulate of Detroit and the Southwest Detroit Business Association, extends an open call for proposals to create ofrenda altars, or offerings, honoring the life and memory of lost loved ones as part of a celebration of the traditions of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead).
This is the ninth consecutive year the DIA has presented “Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos” consisting of ofrendas created by local artists. This year it is scheduled to be on view Sept. 25 –Nov.7. For the second year, visitors will be able to view the exhibition from home through a 3D virtual exhibition.
In Mexico and other Latin American countries, the Day of the Dead celebrates the lives of close relatives, friends or community members who have died. Objects important to lost loved ones, such as favorite foods, drinks, mementos and pictures, are collected and incorporated into elaborate displays that often include pan de muerto (bread of the dead), sugar skulls, candles, flowers, papel picado (paper cutouts) and other decorations.
Proposals are due by Friday, June 25 at 5 p.m. Submissions will be reviewed by a committee of museum staff and local community members. Selected artists will be notified by Friday, July 2.
Artists who wish to submit their proposals can do so at www.dia.org/ofrendasproposals2021.
Aquellos artistas que deseen mandar su propuesta en espanol, pueden hacerlo llenando la forma en espanol en https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjQh8NiOFBdwoWayY9K1sqXjcKmXP2DKcK7BO5Yig_phrmIw/viewform
Please note that to participate, artists must be available to completely install their altars Sept. 8-12 and to deinstall on Nov. 7-10. Strict scheduling will be required to maintain safe social distancing practices. Selected artists will also be required to participate in a Q&A session, either in a face-to-face program Sunday, Nov. 7, 2-3 p.m. or using an online platform should public gatherings not be considered safe at that time.
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