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Andrew Hiller, WAMU 88.5 FM

10-30-2009
"... spirits will cluster around large public altars where masked figures place their 'ofrendas' or offerings... and if you listen carefully, you'll be able to hear the music of the dead."

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2010 Artists

jennifer beinhacker photo Art Outlet has curated 1152 square feet of Torpedo Factory Art Center wall space and space for area artists’ very personal Day of the Dead-themed artwork in a variety of media. Traditional Dia de los Muertos altars and ofrendas are designed to draw the beloved dead who will feast on their favorite food and drink and listen to their favorite music as they visit with their loved ones. The exhibit will include a public altar by local artists where anyone can leave an ofrenda (offering) throughout the event.

The 2010 Artists are:

Michael Auger, Jennifer Beinhacker, Cheryle Edwards, Jackie Ehle, Emily Greene Liddle, Jeannette Herrera, Kevin Irvin, Jessica Jastrzebski, Paul Jutton, Lori Katz, Fareeha Khawaja, Matthew Malone, Carolina Mayorga, Peggy Meckling, Heather Miller, Mara Odette, Chris Peloso, Shannon Peshkopia, Caren Quinn, Lisa Rosenstein, Skeeter Scheid, Heather Schmaedeke, Matt Sesow, Constance Springer Zabowski, Kimberly Keyes Stark, Henrik Sundqvist, and Roy Utley.

 

 

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I am trying to get in touch with Kimberly Keyes Stark to see if she would be interested in selling a few of the skull art pieces she had on display at the Torpedo Factory. Please help me find her.

Thanks - e-mail: minikatiam@gmai l.com

Kathie Vancil

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Ofrenda Schedule

Parade, Masquerade, & Reception

DAY OF THE DEAD IN THE AFTERNOON
Reception Saturday, Oct 30, 2010 - FREE
Torpedo Factory Art Center
2pm - 5pm
Art Outlet has curated 1152 square feet of Torpedo Factory Art Center wall space and space for area artists’ very personal Day of the Dead-themed artwork in a variety of media. DJ Gringo, an artist-led sugar skull activity, and Mariachi music will kick off the celebration from 2-5 pm.

PARADE
FREE and open to the public
Saturday Oct 30, 2010
Historic Market Square near City Hall at 301 King Street
7pm - 7:45pm
The Ofrenda parade will be led by Day of the Dead puppets, and will include Dragon Fire Drummers, tribal belly dancers, musicians, artists in costumes, and the general public.

THE MASQUERADE
Saturday Oct 30, 2010
Torpedo Factory Art Center
8-11 pm; No Cover; Cash Bar
Gallery goers and holiday revelers are invited to come (and believe me, they do!) to the Ofrenda reception and parade dressed Day of the Dead style or decked out in Halloween finery.

No Cover, Cash Bar
Altars, shrines, art, & multiple performances throughout the event!

 

ART EXHIBITION AND PUBLIC ALTAR
Oct 28 - Nov 9, 2010

ARTIST TALK
Saturday Nov 6, 2010
2pm - 3:30pm


Location

Torpedo Factory Art Center on the Waterfront in Old Town Alexandria.
105 North Union Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

For the Press

Ofrenda - Art for the Dead
Sept 30, 2010