Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, Artist Talk
Attend:
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Location:
Lecture Hall
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
American Sign Language (ASL) Available
On the final day of the twelfth annual community exhibition Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, join us for a special discussion with the artists behind the altars on display. The event will begin with a presentation by members of the Mexican Consulate, exploring the rich history of Día de Muertos and the tradition of Ofrenda altars. Following this, each artist will share the inspiration and significance of their altar and will be available to answer your questions.
The program, lasting 90 minutes, is suitable for all ages, though some topics may be challenging for children under 10.
This program is free with museum admission. Capacity is limited and seating begins 30 minutes prior to performance start in the DIA’s Lecture Hall. Presented with live American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.
On the final day of the twelfth annual community exhibition Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, join us for a special discussion with the artists behind the altars on display. The event will begin with a presentation by members of the Mexican Consulate, exploring the rich history of Día de Muertos and the tradition of Ofrenda altars. Following this, each artist will share the inspiration and significance of their altar and will be available to answer your questions.
The program, lasting 90 minutes, is suitable for all ages, though some topics may be challenging for children under 10.
This program is free with museum admission. Capacity is limited and seating begins 30 minutes prior to performance start in the DIA’s Lecture Hall. Presented with live American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.