Students of Joaquin Flores at Oakland s La Escuelita Elementary School will create materials for an altar to be installed in the Breuner Gallery. Trained volunteers from the community will give tours and spotlight talks in the exhibition. Participants will create a community commemorative altar and a community Unity Circle wherein they share words of remembrance for the dead. In addition to the community celebration, the Oakland Museum of California hosts workshops and gallery talks by altarmakers and artists in conjunction with the exhibition. Workshop features a tour of the exhibition with guest curators Eduardo Pineda and Bea Carrillo Hocker and a hands-on session with artist Yolanda Garfias Woo, who will introduce Days of the Dead cultural arts activities for the classroom.
Space is limited.
Demonstration and Presentation 2-4 p.m., Museum Gardens Free Learn how to organize family gatherings, altars and ceremonies to honor the memory of ancestors and loved ones. Program is led by Dr. Roberto Vargas, educator and ceremony leader. Related hands-on activities will be provided for children. Sunday, November 19 Days of the Dead Family Workshop 2-4 p.m., Learning Center Free with museum admission. Reservations required for workshop.