Day of the Dead: Celebrating 25 Years of Día de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center

Day of the Dead: Celebrating 25 Years of Día de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center Sunday, November 2 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join us for the 25th anniversary of Día de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center — one of our most beloved and popular celebrations of the year. This milestone honors not only the lives we’ve lost, but also the unifying spirit of the holiday and the community members who have built and sustained this event with vision and care. Enjoy live music and dance performances, food and art vendors, hands-on activities, a Catrina costume showcase (learn more about how to participate), a short documentary film tribute, and our annual community ofrenda (on view in the Macomber Lobby through November 16). Free Mexican hot cocoa and pan de Muerto (bread of the dead) will be available while supplies last. This year’s celebration is inspired by the concurrent exhibitions “Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Collaborations” and “Aliza Nisenbaum: Día de los Muertos,” both featuring important Latino artists exploring portraiture and legacy. At its heart, Día de los Muertos at the Art Center is a celebration of community, a space where we come together through art, culture, and shared traditions. The Des Moines Art Center is proud to be a welcoming, inspiring place for all. Join us and be part of the joy and history that we continue to create together. Free; No registration required.