15th Annual
Día de los Muertos
Fiesta Reception: Friday, October 17, 6-9pm
Exhibition Dates: October 17-November 3
Our 15th annual Día de los Muertos exhibit opens with a fantastic Fiesta on Friday, October 17th from 6-9pm. Don’t miss featured entertainment by Ballet Folkloricó Alma de Mexico and other local groups. Artwork created in the spirit of Día de los Muertos and unique Day of the Dead altars made by local individuals and community groups will be showcased. Call 345-1571 for tour information. Pictured Above: "Conversations" by Jesús Cruz

The Culture of Calacas
(Day of the Dead Figures)
Lecture by Susan Dearborn Jackson
Wednesday, October 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a delightful evening as folklorist Susan Dearborn Jackson shares her knowledge of Día de los Muertos and the whimsical Mexican figures known as “calacas.” Calacas, colorfully decorated clay or wood figures, represent spirits of the dead acting and appearing as they would have in life. These figures celebrate the life of a person. Calacas are an integral part of Día de los Muertos folklore, and Jackson will discuss their history, creation, and significance in Mexican culture. Pictured Above: Detail of "Memorial to Jordan Ferraro" by Jud Turner.