Co-Sponsored Exhibit: Day of the Dead - Art of Dia De Los Muertos

Location: The California Museum - 1020 O St; Sacramento, CA 95814

Description:  A journey through life, love and death, “Day of the Dead: Art of Día de los Muertos” is an all-new exhibit featuring contemporary installations by California artists John Huerta, David Lozeau and Rob-O. Opening on September 24, 2013 for Hispanic Heritage Month, the exhibit highlights the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring deceased loved ones each year on November 1 and 2 by creating calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), altares de muertos (altars of the dead) and ofrendas (offerings), which has evolved from the Aztecs to modern day California.

Members of the public are invited to celebrate their friends, family and ancestors by participating in an adjacent Community Altar and leaving a photograph or small remembrance through January 5, 2014. For more information, please visit: http://www.californiamuseum.org/day-dead

Developed in association with the California Legislative Latino Caucus, John Huerta Arte, David Lozeau, Sacramento Arts & Business Council and Sugar Skull Art. Sponsored by Mayahuel Restaurant & Tequila Museum.

Contact: Dori Moorehead at (916) 653-4255 or via email at Dori.Moorehead@californiamuseum.org