2010 Ofrenda - Art for the Dead

Blacklight Reactive "Day of the Dead" Bust by Michael Auger

Ofrenda - Art for the Dead is an art exhibition of local artists' shrines and altars, masked ball, and parade and other art based on the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition.

Ofrenda remembers the dead and celebrates life (the two emphases of the holiday) with artist-made Dia de los Muertos altars and ofrendas (offerings) that venerate the beloved dead, and draw them to visit their loved ones, feast on their favorite food and drink, and listen to their favorite music.

The fourth annual Ofrenda art exhibition, masked ball,  and parade will be held in Old Town Alexandria at the Torpedo Factory on Saturday October 30, 2010 from 4 pm - 10 pm.