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Join an all-ages Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration with Ohio State’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Latinx Studies Program, and the Wex.
Join us for reflections about our muertos; personal ofrendas (offerings or altars); a book launch for local artist Rafael Rosado; a Living Altars performance by Taco Reparations Brigade; and a comic-making station provided by local artist Anthony Pomales. Enjoy free refreshments, including tamales and hot chocolate with traditional pan de muerto (Mexican bread of the dead).
All are welcome to celebrate departed loved ones and participate in this vibrant Latinx tradition with Mesoamerican Indigenous roots.
IMAGE CAPTION:Photo: Emma Parker Photography.
Welcome4 PM Lower Lobby, Heirloom Café, Wex StoreWelcome to the Dia de los Muertos celebration! Explore the Wex galleries, the altar in the Wex Store, and a comic-making studio activity featuring artwork by Anthony Pomales.Comic Conversation and Book Launch4:30–5 PM Wex StoreJoin local artist and illustrator Rafael Rosado for a conversation celebrating the launch of his book Call Me Iggy with Fernanda Díaz-Basteris, assistant professor of Latinx New Media and Ethnic Studies in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.¡Presente!5:15–5:30 PM Wex StoreWe invite you to activate the altar—naming our loved ones and presenting ofrendas, or offerings, to those who have passed.Living Altars Performance5:30–6 PMLower Lobby Taco Reparations Brigade performs a new piece for the celebration.Food and Beverages6–7 PMLower Lobby and Heirloom CaféEnjoy tamales from Casa Karmelitas and traditional pan de muerto from Vainilla y Chocolate. Mexican Coke products and hot chocolate will also be available!Folklórico Dance6:30 PM Lower LobbyJoin the celebration with an interactive dance piece from Ohio State Department of Dance students.
Cosponsored by Ohio State’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Latinx Studies, and Center for Latin American Studies.
LEARNING & PUBLIC PRACTICE PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BYAmerican Electric Power FoundationCoverMyMedsHuntingtonMartha Holden Jennings Foundation
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BYIngram-White Castle FoundationOhio Arts Council The Ohio State University Office of Outreach & EngagementMilton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation
SUPPORT FOR LEARNING & PUBLIC PRACTICE RESIDENCIES PROVIDED BYMike and Paige Crane
WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BYGreater Columbus Arts Council The Wexner Family Institute of Museum and Library ServicesMellon Foundation Every Page Foundation Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts CampusParc Nationwide Foundation Lois S. and H. Roy Chope Fund of The Columbus FoundationOhio State’s Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme The Columbus Foundation Axium Packaging
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY Ohio State Energy Partners Ohio History Fund/Ohio History Connection David Crane and Elizabeth DangMelissa Gilliam and William GrobmanRebecca Perry Damsen and Ben Towle
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Día de los Muertos
