Día de los Muertos
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Main Museum
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When |
October 25 - October 26 |
Where |
Main Museum
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When |
October 25 - October 26 |
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Palm Springs Art Museum and the community.
A celebration with dance, music, art, storytelling, and the honoring of those who have passed away. Día de los Muertos is a tradition where families and communities gather, build altars, and create pathways to welcome home their loved ones while celebrating life.
Workshop and Activities:
- Memory Tree
- Marigold Making
- Face Painting
- Photo Booth
- Instrument Petting Zoo
- Paper Alibrije Masks
- And More!
Meet our Altar Artists:
This year, Palm Springs Art Museum is bringing in 4 talented artists to create altar installations for our Dia de los Muertos event. Together they will create meaningful memory attributions through symbolic objects, and visuals that blend tradition through contemporary art.
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Perry PicasshoeA Mexican American artist and designer from Riverside. Perry’s work often explores their Queer Latinx identity and experiences with bipolar disorder. |
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Yehsiming JueA painter and illustrator from the Coachella Valley. Jue’s work depicts the inner workings of the body, as well as seeing beauty in the exterior display of the flesh. |
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Jacqueline ValenzuelaA Chicana interdisciplinary artist from Los Angeles. Her art reflects the Chicano world of lowriding. Often highlighting the deep roots, she planted in the underrepresented culture. |
Costumes
Costumes are allowed within the following guidelines:
- Masks and full-face coverings are not permitted
- No costume weapons
- Avoid costumes with protruding elements, like wings or shields
- Inflatable costumes are not allowed
Face Painting
Face painting will be available on-site, but if you arrive with face paint, please remember that only half-face designs are allowed. Full-face paint and costume masks are not permitted.
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