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Come Celebrate Mexican Day of the Dead at Pelham Art Center!


Pelham Art Center’s Folk Arts Series continueswith the folk arts celebration of Mexican Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos). Come join in this festive Mexican tradition in which Mexicans remember passed loved ones with joy and celebration. Renowned artist Zafiro Romero-Acevedo returns to the Pelham Art Center to share the history of one of Mexico’s richest traditions. Traditional Mexican paper art is given a contemporary twist in a free hands-on art making workshop where you can construct your own farewell pop-up card to honor your past loved ones. The art-making workshop will be followed by Telpochcalli Traditional Mexican Performance Arts & Theater, composed of Peruvian, Dominican, Puerto Rican, Nicaraguan, and Mexican dancers, ages 3-16. These young performers will charm the audience with the traditional Day of the Dead dances.

Event Location and Ticket Information

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Pelham Art Center
155 Fifth Ave
Pelham, NY
Handicap Accessible? Yes

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2014
Times: 12:00 am - 3:30 pm

Ticket pricing:
Free event

Presenter: Pelham Art Center
Presenter Phone: 914-738-2525
Presenter Website: http://www.pelhamartcenter.org/public_programs/free.cfm