concerts theater events Image

Join us for the celebration: Dia de los Muertos Festival Oct. 27 & 28

October 25, 2018

Join us for the celebration: Dia de los Muertos Festival Oct. 27 & 28

 

It’s almost time for the free, annual Día de los Muertos Festival, one of the most festive events of the year. If you have ever seen the Disney movie Coco, you might already know that Day of the Dead is marked by rich traditions and family celebrations. At the MAC event, everyone is invited to take part and learn a bit about the holiday at the same time.

 

Explore Day of the Dead traditions like creating altars and eating sweet treats like pan de muerto. There will plenty of other delicious foods to enjoy, along with music, Mariachi performers, folklórico, face-painting for kids and adults, hands-on activities, studio demonstrations on campus, and an artist market offering jewelry, art and more. While you’re here, visit Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum and The Store, the artists cooperative gallery at MAC, and venture inside to see artist demonstrations in the art studios. NEW this year: a classic car show will close down Center Street for festival visitors to peruse.

Papel picado and tissue-paper flowers like marigolds will decorate the campus. And you might run into La Catrina, she’s come to be the symbol of Día de los Muertos. See you there!

Explore More:

Earth/Craft/Art: The 44th Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition with Chief Curator Tiffany Fairall

Earth/Craft/Art: The 44th Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition with Chief Curator Tiffany Fairall

Image credit: Susan Allred, “How Does Your Armor Grow?,” 2022, fiber, mixed media, 25 x 19 x 13

Read More
Faces, places and the nature of things: Spring 2023 exhibitions at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum

Faces, places and the nature of things: Spring 2023 exhibitions at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum

Image credit: 44th Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition opening reception on Feb. 10, 2023 at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum.

Read More
Five new art exhibitions open at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum Summer 2022

Five new art exhibitions open at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum Summer 2022

The summer 2022 exhibition at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum explores a variety of textiles, patterns, social topics and

Read More
The International Year of Glass

The International Year of Glass

The Spring 2022 exhibition at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum (MCAM) features works related to glass from local and international

Read More