Dia de los Muertos at the Arlington Arts Center

Arlington Arts Center is pleased to present its free annual Dia de los Muertos event featuring an exhibition, dance, live music, arts and crafts, and more! This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Corporate Apartment Specialists. We're excited to announce that our special musical guest this year will be Los Gallos Negros presented in partnership with Arlington Arts through Arlington Cultural Affairs! 6-8pm -- Exhibition on view, plus arts and crafts. 6:15pm -- Special performance by Ballet Folklorico Mi Herencia Mexicana(on AAC's back patio) 7pm -- Special musical guest Los Gallos Negros (front lawn) On the Lower Level in the Jenkins Community Gallery, AAC presents its annual Dia de los Muertos exhibition featuring 9 contemporary artists from the Mid-Atlantic Region. Artists included are: David Amoroso, Violeta Barcenas, Christian Benefiel, Sarah Bradbury, Annie Farrar, Maria Teresa Frescas Illingworth, Francisco Loza, Marcelo Novo, and Juliana Vallejo. We'll also have hot chocolate and pan de muerto, face painting, and free drop-in workshops for all ages. Check out our Dia De Los Muertos Workshop for kids (ages 7 - 10), and teens (ages 11 - 14) before the event! Register online today! https://www.arlingtonartscenter.org/education This year our altar is dedicated to Mexican singer and songwriter Juan Gabriel who died in August - guests are invited to bring items to add to the ofrenda. La Tingeria Food Truck will be on site again this year! This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Corporate Apartment Specialists along with special presenting partner Arlington Artsthrough Arlington Cultural Affairs!