Day of the Dead
October 4 - November 4, 2011
Opening Reception - Friday, October 7, 5-7 pm
Every year, the Sonoma County Museum collaborates with local artists and community leaders to install Day of the Dead altars in the galleries. The Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos) is a Mexican festival celebrating the lives of family and friends who have passed away. During these days, it is said, the dead joyously return to visit their living relatives. This year's central altar will feature the theme of Mexican muralists, showcasing the lives and artistry of Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. The exhibit will also feature a community altar that visitors can contribute to, a hands-on interactive area, and artwork by contemporary Latino artists.
