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1st Thursdays/Community Day – A Celebration of Dia de los Muertos

November 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us in the Museum every 1st Thursday of the month for programming and activities until 8 pm. 

November 2, 2023
We are partnering with La Casita Center and UofL Cultural Center for a celebration of Dia de los Muertos!

5-8 PM | Explore our galleries including the last day to view ¡Afloramos! Una exhibictión de artistas latinx | An exhibit of Latinx artists We are here and we FLOURISH!

5:30-7:30 PM | Costume Figure Drawing

5:45 PM | Procession of Catrinas in celebration of the Day of the Dead from the UofL Cultural Center to the Speed Art Museum

6:00 PM | Welcoming ritual by La Casita Center

6:15 PM | Conversation about the tradition of the Day of the Dead and presentation of the Semillita Latina group

6:30-8 PM | Create an honor ribbon or drawing to add to the Dia de los Muertos Altar

6:30-8 PM | Enjoy light refreshments, music, and celebration of life

6:30-7:30 PM | Community Conversation with Mental Health Lou and No More Red Dots in In the Garden installation

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5-8 PM | Explora nuestras galerías incluyendo el último día para ver ¡Afloramos! Una exposición de artistas latinx ¡Estamos aquí y FLORECEMOS!

5:30-7:30 PM | Dibujo De Figura De Disfraz

5:45 PM | Procesión de Catrinas en celebración del Día de los Muertos desde el Centro Cultural UofL hasta el Museo Speed Art

6 PM | Ritual de bienvenida con La Casita Center

6:15 PM | Conversación sobre la tradición del Día de los Muertos y presentación del grupo Semillita Latina

6:30-8 PM | Diseña un listón en memoria de las almas para agregar al Altar del Día de los Muertos

6:30-8 PM | Disfrute de refrigerios ligeros, música y celebración de la vida.

6:30-7:30 PM | Conversación comunitaria con Mental Health Lou y No More Red Dots en la instalación In the Garden

8 PM | Concluye el evento y cierra el museo.

Day of the Dead: Tradition, coexistence and art on the central campus of the University of Louisville. | La Esquina News | 10.31.23

Thanks to a generous grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, general admission for 1st Thursdays at the Speed is now FREE!

First Thursdays provide working families with an evening filled with live figure drawing, musical performances, family art making, free films in the Speed Cinema, and other community programs. In addition to a slower and more art-focused night, all programming will extend to 8 pm.

 

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Date:
November 2, 2023
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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