As part of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s annual Día de los Muertos Festival, the Museum will open its doors for free admission to the galleries starting at 4:00pm with last entry at 8:00pm.
Highlights at the Museum this year will include:
Free admission to the exhibitions, XICANA! San Diego and Dave Eassa: Head Above the Clouds
Live music in the galleries
Annual altar installation in the galleries
Muerte de todos candle-making workshop in the Museum Courtyard
Muerte de todos Candle-making Workshop
During Día de los Muertos, candles are placed on ofrendas, or altars, to guide the spirits of the departed back to the world of the living. They are believed to illuminate the path for the souls back to their homes and loved ones, and symbolize hope and faith.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of artist Eloy Tarcisio’s site-specific installation, Muerte de todos: ofrenda de participación, the Museum will complement this year’s presentation of our most popular collection artwork with a candle-making workshop to contribute to personal ofrendas in Muerte de todos.
Personalize your traditional soy wax votive candle by sealing a handwritten message for your loved one into the wax. No experience required. Materials are provided. All ages are welcome with the assistance of an adult.
Please note that supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.