Day of the Dead Altar/Ofrenda
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Carnegie Art Museum’s Día de Los Muertos Altar presented at the 2018 Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos on October 20th, honors several who gave notable service to the community, to area arts, or to literature: Michele Serros- author and poet of “Chicana Falsa: And Other Stories of Death, Identity, and Oxnard”; Monsignor Charles O’Gorman- senior priest and former pastor at Santa Clara Church and Santa Clara Chapel; Frank Boross- printer and graphics/letterset designer; and, Joe Cardella- artist and ARTLIFE publisher. The altar will remain on view through Saturday, November 10, 2018.
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Thanks to the art donations of SoCal and area artists and collectors, for the 2018 Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos’ affordable Art Sale Fundraiser! The enviable treasures for both novice and veteran collectors are for sale through November 18th. Proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibit and education programs!
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Carmen Abelleira, Abel Alejandre, Nurit Avesar, Jaime Bailon, Gayel Childress, Gail Faulkner, Marty Gattesman, MB Hanrahan, Laurel Huggins, Antonio Arredondo Juarez, Paul Z. Kemp, Bobbie Moline-Kramer, June Lawrence, Luke Matjas, Christine Morla, Joseph A. Mugnaini with Ray Bradbury Donated by Toby C. Moss, Dominga Opazo, Ricardo Palavecino, Brian Paumier, Linda Peterson, Julia Pinkham, Peg Quinn, Ramon Ramirez, Dave Rivas, Suzanne Schechter, Kevin A. Short, Yenting De Smidt, Olguin Tapia H, Mark Tovar, Dave Velasquez, John White, Hiroko Yoshimoto. Collectors: Marsha de LaO, Hiroko Yoshimoto, and Sanders Landscape.
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CAM CORNERSTONES FUNDRAISER | |
Fiesta fun captured so well! Thank you to all the attendees, sponsors, and guests. Click here to view photos taken by the talented Brittany McGinley of BritBrat Studio.
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2018 Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos Sponsors
Viento/Wind
Fiesta Media Sponsor- New West Symphony
Fuego/Fire
Amy Cherot
Law Office Of Joseph A. Rund
California State University Channel Islands
Tradecraft Farms
Santa Clara Church & Santa Clara Chapel
Fiesta Music Sponsor - Denise and Greg Sanford
Agua/Water
Grant courtesy Suzanne Chadwick
Barkley Risk Management and Insurance-Al Barkley
HUB International Insurance Services Inc.
Impulse Advanced Communications
Laura and Thomas Cook
The Port of Hueneme-Oxnard Harbor District
Fiesta Photography Sponsor - Brian Paumier
Fiesta Brew Sponsor – Anacapa Brewing Company
Fiesta Dessert Sponsor – Desserts To Die For
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS | |
Saturday, October 27
10:30 am-12noon ages 7-11
Oct 27 - “La Catrina/El Catrin” - Students will learn about Jose Posada, the famous 19th century Mexican American illustrator most known for popularizing the images of calaveras around Day of the Dead. Students will work in 3 dimensions, dressing and refining clay figurines of the bourgeoise characters la catrina y el catrin that Posada so frequently lampooned in his time.
Click here to register and learn more...
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Saturday, November 3 noon- 3 pm Free
The Carnegie Art Museum celebrates Día de los Muertos as we honor our departed ones through music, dance and a variety of traditional art activities, face painting, hot chocolate and Pan de Muerto.
Enjoy an afternoon of live music by Musician Juan Mendoza, dance performance by Ballet Folklórico Mestizo from Oxnard College, and face painting by Ms. Brown’s Artistry. Decorate your own calavera de azúcar (sugar skulls), create a tin ornament and design your own Q-tip calaca with our friends from Lakeshore Learning.
The centerpiece of the afternoon is a traditional ofrenda (altar) created for the celebration where you can leave a written dedication in memory of a departed loved one.
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Join fellow art and book lovers at our next CAM Book Club discussion. Book selections focus on making connections with art and history inspired by current exhibitions and the museum's permanent collection. Click here to learn more about the book.
There There by Tommy Orange
Thursday, November 15
6 p.m. $5 / CAM members free
Tommy Orange’s “groundbreaking, extraordinary” (The New York Times) There There is the “brilliant, propulsive” (People Magazine) story of twelve unforgettable characters, Urban Indians living in Oakland, California, who converge and collide on one fateful day. It’s “the year’s most galvanizing debut novel” (Entertainment Weekly).
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Abel Alejandre, Val Echavarria, & Ricardo Rodríguez
A rare opportunity to hear artists exhibiting in World View/ Cosmovision, share in depth how their world view grew out of their differing life experiences and concerns with contemporary issues affecting family and society. Also an inside view into how artists use various art techniques to create their vision.
November 15
7 pm / $5 / members free
Reservations appreciated 805-385-8254 or [email protected]
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through - November 18, 2018
World View / Cosmovisión
Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring the work of: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez.
Artists' Gallery Talk
November 15
7 pm / $5 / members free
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The Cultural and Community Services Department is committed to providing a wide range of exceptional programs, services, and events that encourage and promote a full, enriched, and active life.
The Cultural and Community Services Department divisions include:
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