Altar Artists

For Día de los Muertos, altars, or ofrendas, honor loved ones who have passed and welcome their spirits home. Photographs, flowers, candles, food, and treasured objects come together to preserve memories and celebrate their lives.

This year, Palm Springs Art Museum is bringing together talented artists to create altar installations for our Día de los Muertos celebration. Through symbolic objects and visuals, their altars pay tribute to memory and blend tradition with contemporary art.

	Perry Picasshoe A Mexican American artist and designer from Riverside. Perry’s work often explores their Queer Latinx identity and experiences with bipolar disorder.
	Yehsiming Jue A painter and illustrator from the Coachella Valley. Jue’s work depicts the inner workings of the body while finding beauty in the exterior display of the flesh.
	Jacqueline Valenzuela A Chicana interdisciplinary artist from Los Angeles. Her art reflects the Chicano world of lowriding, often highlighting the deep roots she has planted in this underrepresented culture.
	Jesus Olivares A Coachella Valley native with deep Mexican roots who has lived the Chicano experience in the U.S. Embracing and appreciating both of his cultural backgrounds, he draws on his life experiences to shape his work. His art represents traditional Mexican culture with a modern twist on both sides of the border.

Ballet Folklórico

New to our Día de los Muertos celebration this year is a Ballet Folklórico showcase featuring four local dance troupes. Join us in the Annenberg Theater to see the talent from across the Coachella Valley.

Palm Springs High School Ballet Folklórico

Desert Mirage High School Folklórico

Ballet Folklórico Retoños de México

Ballet Folklórico Sol del Desierto