Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, Artist Talk
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Lecture Hall
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.
Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, Artist Talk
Ticket Details
Lecture Hall
Related Exhibition
12th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos
September 28 - November 3, 2024
In celebration of Dia de Muertos, the Detroit Institute of Arts, in partnership with Detroit's Mexican Consulate, the Southwest Detroit Business Association and Mexicantown CDC, invite you to explore a community exhibition of ofrenda altars. In Mexico, and other Latin American countries, the Day of the Dead is the time of the year to celebrate the lives of close relatives, friends or community members who have passed away.
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