Día de los Muertos: After Dark
@ National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Opening Thursday, October 4th, from 5PM - 8PM
Join us Thursday, October 4th from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the first Día de los Muertos: After Dark of this season. This month’s theme is Noche de Arte and we have a variety of art activities lined up!
• Make paper flowers with artist, Dalila Perez-Castañeda starting at 6:00 pm. Using a few simple techniques, you can learn how to make your own flowers for your altar.
• Learn about Día de los Muertos: Xicágo at our information table. Fill out an application to make your own ofrenda dedicated to a loved one at the community celebration.
• Bring one or two photos of a deceased loved one to scan and submit for inclusion in the illuminated ofrenda at Día de los Muertos: Xicágo.
• View Día de Muertos: A Spiritual Legacy
• Visit the Tzintzuntzán gift shop, which will be open late and pick up all your ofrenda needs like papel picado and sugar skulls!
This is event is free and open to the public.
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