Durango Arts Center is launching a dynamic annual Festival de los Muertos; recognizing and affirming the artistic and cultural celebration surrounding the beloved Latin American holiday, Día de los Muertos, (the Day of the Dead). With Durango’s significant and vibrant Hispanic population, DAC strives to promote multiculturalism and embrace respectful, fun and educational cultural pathways through several creative events for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate.

$5 general admission, 17 and under Free.

From 5-8 during the opening Night of Barbara Conrad Gallery, which will be filled with community built Day of the Dead Altars the Durango Arts Center will be filled with celebration for the Day of the Dead. Activities include:

Day of the Dead themed Artists’ Booths
An evening of performances in the theater: “Entre El Cielo Y La Tiera”, Premiere of US/Mexico Collaborative Dance created by Sur Oeste Arte Escenico of Mexico City in partnership with La Plata Family Centers Coalition and local children and parents.
Ballet Folklorico de Durango
“Musical Mandala: Images from Mexico and the Day of the Dead, a Celebration of Our Ancestors” By:Deva Baumcach, Alejandro Albores, Wendolyne Omaña, Jacobo Guerrero Elias
Headline Band: A Lifetime to Overcome!

There will be Food, Drink, & a Cash Bar!

Activities for children and families: La Loteria and Paper Flower Making, and Face Painting.