Calaca - Dia de los Muertos Altars and Art Exhibit

 

‹FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE‹

Contact:  Marco Albarrán
  480-557-7195; Email: info@calaca.org

CALACA CULTURAL CENTER
in collaboration with the Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park presents:

4th Annual
Calaca - Dia de los Muertos Altars and Art Exhibit
"Notes from the Past"

When: October 15th to November 4th, 2007
Reception:  Friday, October 26th, 5:30-9pm
Where: Arizona Historical Society, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ (NW Corner of College and Curry)
Admission: Free on Opening Day/$5 Fee any other day/children under 12 Free
Hours of Operation: Tues ­ Sat 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12 noon ­ 4pm, Monday¹s closed

Tempe, AZ - The Mexican celebration of the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) has its origins in Pre-Colombian times. The Aztecs conceived of death as part of one cycle that was constant like the seasons of nature. This year the Calaca Cultural Center will incorporate individual, community and humanistic historical landmarks to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. This year¹s theme is ³Notes from the Past,² a historical remembrance and use of symbolic images, icons, objects, expressions and art, a way to tell a story and commemorate the celebration of life. This is a great opportunity to remember and pay tribute to the pieces of history in one¹s life.

Call for Altars: Artists and community members are invited to participate. Altars can be made by individuals or groups. If you are interested in participating, you must notify us by September 21st. Altar installations must be submitted between Friday October 12th and Saturday October 13th, between the hours of 9am to 5pm !!! No Altars will be accepted after these datesThis year there will be an incorporation of a mercado, music, performances, art, lectures and other related activities. \n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cb\>Call for Vendors: \u003c/b\>Incorporation of a Mercado will be part of this event. If you are interested in setting up a 10 x 10 booth contact us for prices and information. \u003ci\>There will be a fee charged.\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003c/i\>\u003cb\>Call for Performers, Musicians, DJ¹s, Entertainers & Others: \u003c/b\>If you are interested in providing your talent and time for this event or others, please contact us. \u003ci\>\u003cu\>Stipends may not be available\u003c/u\>\u003c/i\>.\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cb\>Call for Sponsors: \u003c/b\>Interested in sponsoring this event or other exhibits or shows, please contact us for details and ways to contribute to the continual promotion of Latino cultural arts.\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003cfont size\u003d\"2\"\>The 4th Annual Calaca Día de los Muertos Altar & Art Exhibit is a joint collaboration between the Calaca Cultural Center and the Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park. The Calaca Cultural Center has also partnered with the ASU Museum of Anthropology, Xico Inc., Cultural Coalition Inc., the Vision Gallery, and other community members on East Valley Day of the Dead celebrations.\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n\u003c/font\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>For more information\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\> you can contact us at 480-557-7195 or email \u003cfont color\u003d\"#000000\"\>\u003cb\>\u003cu\>\u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:info@calaca.com\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>info@calaca.com\u003c/a\>\u003c/u\>\u003c/b\>\u003c/font\>  or visit \u003cfont color\u003d\"#000000\"\>\u003cu\>\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.calaca.org\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>www.calaca.org\u003c/a\>\u003c/u\>\u003c/font\> \u003cbr\>\n\u003c/font\>\n\u003c/div\>\n\n",0] ); //-->

Call for Vendors: Incorporation of a Mercado will be part of this event. If you are interested in setting up a 10 x 10 booth contact us for prices and information. There will be a fee charged.

Call for Performers, Musicians, DJ¹s, Entertainers & Others: If you are interested in providing your talent and time for this event or others, please contact us. Stipends may not be available.

Call for Sponsors: Interested in sponsoring this event or other exhibits or shows, please contact us for details and ways to contribute to the continual promotion of Latino cultural arts.

The 4th Annual Calaca Día de los Muertos Altar & Art Exhibit is a joint collaboration between the Calaca Cultural Center and the Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park. The Calaca Cultural Center has also partnered with the ASU Museum of Anthropology, Xico Inc., Cultural Coalition Inc., the Vision Gallery, and other community members on East Valley Day of the Dead celebrations.

For more information you can contact us at 480-557-7195 or email info@calaca.com  or visit www.calaca.org