Thu. Oct 22: Arabic 8-class Course for Beginners. Thu. Oct 22: Immigrant Owned: Solo Exhibition by Jonathan Michael Castillo. Thu. Oct 22: Lecture and Book Signing with Leigh Raiford. Thu. Oct 22: Oracle of Evergreen: Black Plant-It Exhibit. Thu. Oct 22: Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos
Thu. Oct 22:Arabic 8-class Course for Beginners✶Thu. Oct 22:Immigrant Owned: Solo Exhibition by Jonathan Michael Castillo✶Thu. Oct 22:Lecture and Book Signing with Leigh Raiford✶Thu. Oct 22:Oracle of Evergreen: Black Plant-It Exhibit✶Thu. Oct 22:Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos✶Thu. Oct 22:Arabic 8-class Course for Beginners✶Thu. Oct 22:Immigrant Owned: Solo Exhibition by Jonathan Michael Castillo✶Thu. Oct 22:Lecture and Book Signing with Leigh Raiford✶Thu. Oct 22:Oracle of Evergreen: Black Plant-It Exhibit✶Thu. Oct 22:Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos✶Thu. Oct 22:Arabic 8-class Course for Beginners✶Thu. Oct 22:Immigrant Owned: Solo Exhibition by Jonathan Michael Castillo✶Thu. Oct 22:Lecture and Book Signing with Leigh Raiford✶Thu. Oct 22:Oracle of Evergreen: Black Plant-It Exhibit✶Thu. Oct 22:Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos✶
Rooted in ancient Mesoamerican beliefs and Catholicism, Day of the Dead has transformed over centuries, with each region of Mexico incorporating its own customs and beliefs into memorial celebrations. Mexican families on both sides of the border and worldwide gather each November 1 and 2 to welcome back the souls—and the memories—of their loved ones.
This year's exhibition is in honor of Dr. Gilberto Cárdenas (1947-2026), a dedicated scholar, pioneer of Chicano Studies, and a dear friend of the Museum. Gilberto believed in the power of art to honor the histories and voices of Mexican, Chicana/o, and Latinx communities in the US. His vision contributed to our Permanent Collection, and his legacy lives on through the art and memories the community preserves together.
