Dí­a de los Muertos Festival

Dí­a de los Muertos Festival

Celebrate the 20th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival with community altars in the museum. Free and open to the public!

Join us at the Tacoma Art Museum for our annual Día de los Muertos Festival this year in partnership with Mi Centro, with several events planned through October and culminating in our celebration on Sunday, November 3. This cherished cultural event honors the traditional Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, where families come together to remember and celebrate the lives of their departed loved ones. 

Our festival features a rich tapestry of activities, including beautiful altars, live music, traditional dance performances, and hands-on art-making workshops. Visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in the colorful and meaningful traditions, exploring the history, significance, and artistry associated with this unique celebration. 

Come and enjoy traditional foods, view stunning ofrendas created by local artists and community members, and learn about the customs that make Día de los Muertos a heartfelt and joyous occasion. Whether you are participating in the activities or simply observing the festivities, there is something for everyone to appreciate and enjoy. 

Celebrate with us as we honor the past, embrace the present, and look forward to the future, creating lasting memories with family and friends at the Tacoma Art Museum’s Día de los Muertos Festival. 

Tapete

View the creation of a tapete by artist Fulgencio Lazo. Installation on October 31 and on view from October 31 – November 3. Fulgencio Lazo is an internationally recognized artist whose vibrant abstract paintings and sculptures are an exploration of cultural identity and the power of community. Over the last three decades, Lazo has worked to promote and grow the Latine artistic and cultural scene in Seattle. He has been an integral part of some of the region’s most iconic Latine traditions, including the Day of the Dead celebrations at Tieton, Seattle Art Museum, and Tacoma Art Museum. Lazo was the recipient of the 2018 Mayor’s Arts Award, and has exhibited his work in more than 50 solo exhibitions throughout the United States, Mexico, France, and Japan .