• K-12 Educator’s Workshop: Día de los Muertos: Cultural Literacy in Practice

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    5 pm to 8 pm Join the UNM Latin American & Iberian Institute and the National Hispanic Cultural Center for a free professional development workshop for K-12 educators focused on Día de los Muertos. We'll discuss how to bring cultural literacy and culturally relevant resources to students through activities that explore the history and practices […]

  • Dia de los Muertos

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    Día de Muertos is an annual traditional holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and many Hispanic communities. Join the NHCC and experienced, knowledgeable local artists to learn about the meaning of this celebration, the traditional arts and crafts associated with the celebration and development of ofrendas that honor families and individuals. For a PDF with all of […]

  • ¡Vamos al Museo!: Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skulls & Mini Ofrendas

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    10:30 am to 12:30 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center is pleased to offer children’s programming on the first Saturday morning of every month. This is a fun and engaging docent and artist-led family program.  Families (limited to 25 participants) get a 30-minute museum tour focused on an art form, source inspiration, artist or type of […]

  • ¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour: Día de los Muertos: Ofrendas & Sugar Skulls

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz.  This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or a place to […]

  • Making Art: Día de los Muertos Workshop

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    10 am to 11:30 am ** School groups attend a 90-minute session which includes a short lecture on the history of the celebration, a hands-on art station, and a guided tour of our student created ofrenda (altar) installations. This is a free event with registration. Limited availability. Limit 35 per session **Workshop only, Ofrenda Exhibit […]

  • Día de los Muertos Exhibition – Call for Entries

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    10 am to 5 pm Each year the Education Department at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, works with schools and community organizations, to host an Ofrenda (altar) Exhibit, in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Your altar Installation dates are October 12-14, 2016 The exhibit runs October 18-November 11, 2016 Please provide your own tables, […]