Day of the Dead Exhibit Returns to Hayward
“Catrinita Lele” by Karla Lopez will be featured in the Day of the Dead exhibition.
The Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) is happy to announce the return of the beloved Day of the Dead exhibit this autumn. The community driven exhibition has been a highly anticipated display of locally made artwork since 2009, and this year’s celebration comes in partnership with the Hayward Arts Council. The works of over 25 artists and many students can be viewed at the Hayward Area Historical Society Museum from October 3 through November 2, and at the Hayward Public Library October 8 through November 4.
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a special celebration practiced by people throughout the Americas that celebrates life and death through honoring loved ones that have passed. Special symbols, traditions, and themes are associated with the holiday, like monarch butterflies, marigolds, and sugar skulls. Those who celebrate believe that the souls of the deceased have returned during a time in which the veil between the worlds of the living and dead are thinnest, and memorialize this brief reunion with food, drink, and celebration.
Special programs and crafts will be available to the public during the run of the exhibition. Family craft activities include making tissue paper marigolds, foil art, monarch butterflies, skeletons, and skull masks are every Saturday at the Museum.
A special program at the Hayward Public Library with artist Rachel-Anne Palacios will discuss the holiday and guides attendees through an art lesson.
On Saturday, October 19, at the Museum, support local artisans during a pop-up shop.
“We are very happy to be able to bring this exhibition back to our community,” says Executive Director and Curator Diane Curry, “and are grateful for the participation of so many wonderful artists.” The exhibition and programs are supported by the AWS InCommunities Fund, which is newly launched in the Hayward area and supports local programs and ideas that make a positive impact in the community.
The Hayward Area Historical Society Museum is located on the second floor of 22380 Foothill Boulevard in Hayward. Parking is available behind the building off of Russell Way. The Museum is open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. More information about the exhibit and special Saturday programs are available at www.haywardareahistory.org.