

Dia de los Muertos Exhibit
"Off the Hook"
November 8 - 10, 2019

The Artist Loft invites you to join our celebration of Dia de los Muertos ("Day of the Dead"). This contemplative, yet celebratory and colorful, exhibit features the unique visual and performance local artists and one guest artist from New Mexico. It brings together the rituals of the Catholic feast day, All Souls Day, and those of the ancient Aztec and contemporary Hispanic cultures. In these rituals and traditions, the dearly departed are prayed for so they can move to the next stage of their spiritual journey, and be remembered and honored by loved ones. This exhibit invites the viewer to consider personal loss; cultural and religious rituals and traditions; global social issues; and contemporary iconography and archetypes, like the very familiar calaveras (skulls), calacas (skeletons) and la Catrina (Lady of the Dead).
- Off the Hook -
See it, Buy it, Take it!
We invite you to celebrate with us and help us take down the exhibit in real time by finding a work of art that speaks to you, purchasing it and taking possession of it immediately!
Proceeds from this exhibit helps support our local artists and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) TechTrek Summer. The AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
For those still feeling the spirit, feel free to come in your favorite Dia de los Muertos or Halloween costume! And, bring a memento of your loved one to put on the interactive installation, The Ofrenda (Altar).
This exhibit is free and open to the public of all ages. We look forward to your visit!
Key Dates/Times Within the Exhibit
Nov 8: Opening/ Artists Reception* 630pm - 10pm
Nov 9: Open Gallery 1pm - 5pm
Nov 9: Live Jazz Performance Featuring Bigg Daddy 5pm - 630pm
Nov 10: Open Gallery 1pm - 5pm
Nov 10: Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Event 5pm - 630pm
*Light hors d'oeuvres and libation served.
Participating Artists
A'vyone
Tiphereth Banks
Bigg Daddy
Christine Byrne
Alan Dexter
Sara Edge
Melanie Gravois
Agueila Lewis
LostinScribbles
Elizabeth Schrey
Donna Spencer
Anne Strait
Marianne Tyrelle
James Wilson