Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos—Artist Talk
Register:
Sunday, Nov 5, 2023
2 p.m.
| Free with registration |
*Registration is FREE for residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
Location:
Lecture Hall
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
On the final day to view the eleventh annual community exhibition Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, you are invited to a discussion with the artists who created the altars on view. Members of the Mexican Consulate will open the program with an exploration into the rich history of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the tradition of Ofrenda altars.
Each participating artist will then give insight into the meaning and inspiration behind their altar, and answer questions.
For all ages; please note some topics may be difficult for audience members under 10.
Presented with ASL interpretation.
On the final day to view the eleventh annual community exhibition Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, you are invited to a discussion with the artists who created the altars on view. Members of the Mexican Consulate will open the program with an exploration into the rich history of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the tradition of Ofrenda altars.
Each participating artist will then give insight into the meaning and inspiration behind their altar, and answer questions.
For all ages; please note some topics may be difficult for audience members under 10.
Presented with ASL interpretation.