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.

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).

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]

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.

Michele Serros books: Chicana Falsa, How to be a Chicana Role Model, and Honey Blonde Chica  are on sale now at the CAM Gift Store. These titles are out of print, and proceeds benefit the Chicano Studies Programs at California State University Channel Islands. Pick up a copy today and support #ArtsintheCommunity

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!

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.

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

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.

Stay tuned for the upcoming public reception in November!

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:

• Oxnard Public Library
• Recreation and Community Services
• Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center
• Carnegie Art Museum