Arts Live Presents- The Art of Remembering

Join us for ArtsLive Presents: The Art of Remembering—a celebration of culture, creativity, and tradition.

Saturday, Nov. 1 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Creative Discovery Museum

All Saints’ Day and Día de los Muertos are two vibrant celebrations that honor the lives of ancestors. While both share themes of remembrance, they are rooted in unique cultural traditions.

All Saints’ Day is a Christian feast day celebrated widely by the Catholic Church and Hispanic communities to honor all saints in heaven. In Guatemala, the day is marked by colorful festivals filled with music and joy. One of the most famous is the Giant Kite Festival in Santiago Sacatepéquez, where enormous handmade kites soar through the sky to ward off bad spirits.

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican tradition that celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed. Families build ofrendas (altars), decorate gravesites, and enjoy music, food, and shared memories.

Run of Events

• Creation Station: Papel Picado
• Art Studio: Kite Making
• 11 a.m.: Performance in the Atrium
• 12:30 p.m. Storytime

Thank you to our partners CLILA and local Guatemalan and Mexican community members for helping us bring these traditions to life.

Free with General Admission.

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