Photo Credit: Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
The 12th annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos exhibition has been announced by the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA), and the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation (CDC). This yearly event allows artists and community members to honor the lives of loved ones, friends, or community members who have passed away, following the rich traditions of Día de Muertos.
“Each year, the Ofrendas exhibition provides a unique platform for personal expression and cultural connectivity. This is not just an exhibition; it’s a gathering of stories, memories, and artistic expression that honors the past while enriching our present,” Julie McFarland, Executive Director of Public Affairs & Community Engagement, said.
Participants of the Ofrenda exhibition can submit their proposals via the submission form until May 24, 2024. The application and required materials are available in both English and Spanish. Once the proposals have been received, they will be reviewed by a committee of exhibition partners, community leaders, and DIA staff members. The committee will evaluate the proposals based on creativity, cultural relevance, and feasibility.
Selected Ofrenda artists will be notified by early July. They will then be able to showcase their work at the exhibition and share their unique cultural perspectives with the community. Each selected artist or group will receive a $500 stipend.
Important Dates:
May 24, 2024: Submission deadline.
July 2024: Ofrenda selections are made, and artists are notified.
September 10 – 13, 2024: Installation of Ofrendas at the DIA.
September 28, 2024: Opening of the exhibition.
November 3, 2024: Closing of the exhibition with an artist talk and reception.
The exhibition will be on view from September 28 to November 3, 2024, in the Special Exhibitions Galleries located off of the Rivera Court.
For more information and to learn about Ofrendas and how to participate, please visit https://dia.org/events/exhibitions/ofrendas-celebrating-el-dia-de-muertos-2024.
General admission is always free for members and residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
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