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Celebrate with us! Throughout the month, there’ll be hands-on art activities, performances, and themed workshops and programs to honor the contributions of local Latinos.

Sunday, September 22
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Rayuela game

Celebrate with us! Throughout the month, there’ll be hands-on art activities, performances, and themed workshops and programs to honor the contributions of local Latinos.

Saturday, October 12
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Studio M Ballroom Dance exhibition and lesson

Celebrate with us! Throughout the month, there’ll be hands-on art activities, performances, and themed workshops and programs to honor the contributions of local Latinos.

Saturday, September 28
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Studio M Ballroom Dance exhibition and lesson

Celebrate with us! Throughout the month, there’ll be hands-on art activities, performances, and themed workshops and programs to honor the contributions of local Latinos.

Sunday, October 6
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Studio M Ballroom Dance exhibition and lesson

Celebrate with us! Throughout the month, there’ll be hands-on art activities, performances, and themed workshops and programs to honor the contributions of local Latinos.

Sunday, September 22
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Studio M Ballroom Dance exhibition and lesson

Celebrate with us! Throughout the month, there’ll be hands-on art activities, performances, and themed workshops and programs to honor the contributions of local Latinos.

Sunday, September 29
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Studio M Ballroom Dance exhibition and lesson

Join us for this joyful family celebration that honors the lives of departed ancestors and loved ones!

Día de los Muertos

Saturday, November 2, 2024
Special Programming from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for this joyful program where we honor the lives of departed ancestors and loved ones. Create a stunning sand painting with stencils, learn about the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos, and delight in the bigger-than-life skeleton puppets and the Calaveras procession led by Teatro Familia Aztlán. The museum’s procession is uniquely exciting – it includes a stop at Lupe, the 14,000 year-old “muerto” mammoth.

Translated “The Day of the Dead” is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2. It largely originated in Mexico, where it is observed, but it is also celebrated in other areas and especially by people of Mexican heritage. Let’s learn more about this holiday together.

Activities include:

Calaveras and Puppet comparsa/procession by Teatro Familia Aztlán at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Hands-On and Interactive Activities:

• Sand Painting – create special artwork using sticky paper, sand and stencils of symbols such as calaveras and marigolds
• Monarch Butterfly Mask – decorate and wear a fun mask
• View a traditional altar designed by Artist Lissa Jones
• Add a remembrance to the community altar in the Art Studio
• Take a photo in front of our Día de los Muertos backdrop
• In the theatre, learn more about Día de los Muertos and dance along with Chiquy Mejia, aka Chiquy Boom!

Check out this year’s wonderful Children’s Culture Bag generously provided by the San Jose Multicultural Artists Guild. Limited quantities will be available at the Museum on the day of our Dia De Los Muertos Festival just after each procession happening at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST EVENTS

Dancing

This celebration is created in partnership with the Museum’s Latino Cultural Advisors

The museum is committed to promoting the region’s diversity through the Cultural Celebration Series so that families of all backgrounds can explore the many cultures and traditions in Silicon Valley. Cultural celebrations offer opportunities for building global awareness for people to explore and understand their cultural differences and similarities.

 
The series includes: El Dia de Los Tres Reyes Magos, Lunar New Year, Nowruz, Proud of My Family, Juneteenth, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival,  Diwali Festival, Dia de los Muertos, and Menorahs & Miracles.

November Art Studio Calendar

Saturday and Sunday
November 3 through December 1
Homemade Fall Tree
Facilitated by Artist-in-Residence Araceli Holmes
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Create a unique and beautiful finger painted fall tree using your hands (or Q-tips). Explore an analogous palette of seasonal colors as you create a beautiful memento to bring home.

Saturday and Sunday
October 5 through October 27
Create a Creature
Facilitated by Artist-in-Residence Araceli Holmes
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Create a one-of-a-kind figure by folding the paper and drawing in sections, without looking at the previous sections as more is added. Work collaboratively with others or individually to make a unique figure. The end result will be a fun picture with a surreal combination of images and styles!

Saturday and Sunday beginning September 7
Stained Glass Watercolor Resist Painting
Facilitated by Artist-in-Residence Roxana Romero-Vega
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Create a painting using a watercolor technique with bold, dark oil pastel lines that mimic leaded divisions found in traditional stained glass windows. Draw an image using resist material from oil pastels that prevent the watercolors from spreading. Apply watercolors in the empty spaces, creating a mosaic of bright, jewel-toned sections. You’ll be amazed at the process and the outcome!

Artist-in-Residence

CDM’s Artist-in-Residence, Roxana Romero-Vega

Roxana Romero-Vega is a Mexican artist celebrated for her whimsical acrylic paintings and intricate fine liner drawings. Born and raised in San Jose, Roxana’s work masterfully transforms dark, uncomfortable everyday situations into lighthearted, imaginative scenes. Drawing inspiration from the complexities of life, her art invites viewers into the depths of her vivid imagination, where humor and whimsy offer a refreshing perspective on the mundane and melancholic. Through her unique artistic vision, Roxana creates a story that finds joy and beauty in unexpected places.

November Art Studio Calendar

Tuesday – Friday
November 5 through November 29
Foil sculpted Motion: Shadows in Action
Facilitated by CDM Visual Art Specialist Muneeba Zeeshan
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for Veterans Day

Get ready for some foil-tastic fun! In this awesome kids’ activity, we’ll be molding shiny aluminum foil into imaginative sculptures—to depict bodies in motion. Once the sculptures are ready, then the magic happens: place your creation under a light and watch as its shadow comes to life on paper. The fun continues as you trace the shadow, and turn it into a psychedelic drawing! This project combines hands-on sculpting with drawing, letting kids explore light, shadows, and artistic creativity in one go! It’s great for sparking imagination and learning how 3D objects interact with light. Perfect for curious creators and future artists!

November Art Studio Calendar

Tuesday – Friday
November 5 through November 29
Foil sculpted Motion: Shadows in Action
Facilitated by CDM Visual Art Specialist Muneeba Zeeshan
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Get ready for some foil-tastic fun! In this awesome kids’ activity, we’ll be molding shiny aluminum foil into imaginative sculptures—to depict bodies in motion. Once the sculptures are ready, then the magic happens: place your creation under a light and watch as its shadow comes to life on paper. The fun continues as you trace the shadow, and turn it into a psychedelic drawing! This project combines hands-on sculpting with drawing, letting kids explore light, shadows, and artistic creativity in one go! It’s great for sparking imagination and learning how 3D objects interact with light. Perfect for curious creators and future artists!

November Art Studio Calendar

Tuesday – Friday
November 5 through November 29
Foil sculpted Motion: Shadows in Action
Facilitated by CDM Visual Art Specialist Muneeba Zeeshan
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for Thanksgiving Week

Get ready for some foil-tastic fun! In this awesome kids’ activity, we’ll be molding shiny aluminum foil into imaginative sculptures—to depict bodies in motion. Once the sculptures are ready, then the magic happens: place your creation under a light and watch as its shadow comes to life on paper. The fun continues as you trace the shadow, and turn it into a psychedelic drawing! This project combines hands-on sculpting with drawing, letting kids explore light, shadows, and artistic creativity in one go! It’s great for sparking imagination and learning how 3D objects interact with light. Perfect for curious creators and future artists!

Tuesday – Friday September 2 through September 27
Get Dotty, Doodle Art Fun
Facilitated by CDM Visual Art Specialist Muneeba Zeeshan
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Get dotty and create vibrant art doodles using dot markers and pens. This activity combines elements of art line, color, and shape. Let your imagination connect the dots through playful creations. They can be happy, jumpy, or plain silly. Let’s see what you do. Ready, set, dot.

October Art Studio Calendar

Tuesday – Friday
October 1 through November 1
Whimsical Ballerinas: Create Your Own Dancing Dolls
Facilitated by CDM Visual Art Specialist Muneeba Zeeshan
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Unleash your creative streak as you craft beautiful dancing dolls using coffee filter paper and pipe cleaners. Add your personal touch by decorating their dresses with vibrant colors and patterns. Join us for some groovy, hands-on fun!