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In association with Arte
Américas annual Dia de los Muertos Exhibit
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Dia de los Muertos - Hornitos An art exhibit inspired by the Day of the Dead celebration in the Gold Rush town of Hornitos California.
September 18 to November 6, 2011 Exhibit Hours; 11-5 Wed to Sat, 1-5 Sun, closed Mon & Tues
Community Gallery Arte Americas Casa de la Cultura 1630 Van Ness, Fresno CA 93721 telephone 559-266-2623
Artists Reception - All Souls Day - Wednesday Nov 2, 2011 from 6 - 9 PM |
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Works by...
Jonathan Bock Susan Bolen Mary Jane Brewster Judy DeRosa Franka Gabler Edward Gillum |
Don Hall Ann Mendershausen Amy Morgan Toby Raetze Norma Rogers Dixie Salazar Rivka Schaffner Duncan Spencer |
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In 2009 a group of artists gathered in the tiny historic gold mining town of Hornitos, California to create an exhibit focused on The Day of the Dead . With a population of less
than 100 people, Hornitos is a living ghost town with a rich history of
mining, ranching, and banditry on the lawless frontier! The Day of the Dead has been celebrated in Hornitos for 100 years with a candlelight procession from the town plaza to Saint Catherine's Church and the surrounding graveyard, located on a low hill overlooking the town. As evening draws near, people gather in the Plaza. Candles are lit in the graveyard and along the procession route. The procession begins just after dusk and culminates with outdoor ceremonies at the cemetery, followed by mass at St. Catherine’s. It is a lovely and moving event, and a chance to honor friends and loved ones who have passed on. The art exhibit took place in the historic Pacific Saloon building ( 1861 ) located on the Central Plaza, and consisted of a wide range of work including photography, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. Many of the participating artists have personal connections to the area and the event, attending the ceremonies for many years, or painting and photographing in Hornitos and the surrounding area. The exhibit at Arte Americas will recreate the Hornitos exhibit, with some new works as well. Ultimately the work presented is a personal experience for each artist, reflecting their own experience and relationship with the event, the area, and the dead. |
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CLICK HERE to learn more about Hornitos California .
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_______________________________________________________ Questions? Leave a message with our secretary and we will get back to you!
Vaya con Dios!
Purchase requests for works from the exhibit should be made to Stellar Gallery 559-658-8844 or by email at admin@stellargallery.com
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