Día de los Muertos community altar and events

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 8:35am

TO: Campus Community
FR: Claudia Molloy, University Art Gallery

Join the University Art Gallery for a week-long Día de los Muertos Community Altar and Celebration, on view Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30, and open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the week, visitors are invited to experience the community altar and participate in special performances, art activities, and gatherings.

Monday, October 26 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pet Day
Honor and remember beloved animal companions as part of our community altar.

Tuesday, October 27 | Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Mariachi Lobos Performance | Seawolf Plaza
Enjoy a special performance by Mariachi Lobos from Elsie Allen High School.

Wednesday–Thursday, October 28–29
Drop-In Art Activities
Join us for daily hands-on activities, including marigold making and a papel picado station.

Friday, October 30 | Noon – 1 p.m.
Closing Celebration
Gather with us for a special closing celebration featuring guest speaker Chicanx and Latinx Studies Associate Professor Dra. Natalia Villanueva-Nieves, a taco lunch, and a hands-on printmaking activity.

All events and activities are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome!

This week-long celebration is made possible with generous sponsorship from The HUB.