A celebration of the art and music of Mexico
IZKALI® Tequila is proud to share a part of our Mexican heritage as a sponsor of the Lawndale Art Center’s 24th Annual Día de los Muertos programs.
October 17 – November 5, 2011
Gala / Retablo Silent Auction
October 21, 2011, 7 – 9PM
Member and Sponsor Preview, 6 – 7PM
Musical Ofrenda
October 25, 2011, 5:30 – 7:30PM
October 27, 2011, 6PM
Sugar Skull Workshop
November 3, 2011, 6PM
Family Day/Fiesta
November 5, 2011, 12 – 4PM
For over twenty years Lawndale Art Center has presented an annual open call, non-juried exhibition that celebrates the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos in a contemporary context. This program supports area artists and students by offering them an opportunity to show their works to diverse audiences in a museum quality setting. Over the years additional programming has been developed to educate audiences and encourage dialogue in celebration of Mexican-American heritage in our region. Día de los Muertos programs and exhibitions at Lawndale Art Center promote cultural awareness of Mexican folk art practices associated with this celebration of family, life and community.
Gala / Silent Auction
Friday, October 21, 2011, 7 – 9PM
Member and Sponsor Preview, 6 – 7PM
Event Chairs: Jessica Phifer & James Glassman
Admission: $45 / $35 for Lawndale members
The festivities begin with a silent auction Friday, October 21. The auction of retablos, created and donated by nearly 250 Texas artists, will feature contemporary interpretations of this traditional, devotional art. Guests will also enjoy Día de los Muertos exhibitions in the Cavnar and Mezzanine Galleries which feature the works of Houston school children. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided for attending guests by IZKALI® Tequila and local restaurants. For ticket information, call 713-528-5858.
