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What the press had to say

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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Torpedo Factory Art Center
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Michael Auguer

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.

 

 

Ofrenda Schedule

Day of the Dead Festival featuring Parade, Masquerade, and Performances: Sat., Oct. 30,  2 pm to 11pm

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Art Outlet and the Torpedo Factory Art Center collaborate for a marathon Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) day to night-long festival: an afternoon of artist-made altars and ofrendas done DC style, Mariachis, and activities; an evening parade through Old Town Alexandria; and a night time masquerade including bands (DJ Gringo, Hootenanny Orchestra, Stripmall Ballads, American Sinner, and The Torches), Dragon Fire Drummers, and tribal belly dancing with Rhythm & Cues, all open to the public, all free.

This event is Free and Open to the Public. - Cash Bar!

Ofrenda Schedule

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
DJ Gringo

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free Day of the Dead sugar skull activity (for young and old)
Live Mariachi Music

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5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Hootenanny Orchestra

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Stripmall Ballads

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Ofrenda Parade & Masquerade (Free and Open to Anyone) at the historic Market Square near City Hall at 301 King Street
Led by the DRAGON FIRE DRUMS, dancers, musicians, puppets, artists and YOU!

7:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Open Drum Circle with DRAGON FIRE DRUMS at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

8:00 PM -  8:20 PM
Tribal Belly Dancing with Rhythm & Cues

8:20 PM - 9:00 PM
American Sinner

9:15 - 10:00 PM
The Torches

10:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Grand Day of the Dead Finale

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History

Ofrenda illustration by Marina StarkovaOfrenda - Art for the Dead

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.

 

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2009 Exhibiting Artists

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"Catrina" by Mara Odette

On Saturday Oct 31, 2009, Art Outlet presented Ofrenda - Art for the Dead, an art exhibition of local artists' shrines, altars, and other art in the Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition, along with a masked ball and parade. The third annual Ofrenda Exhibition & Parade was presented in partnership with the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the Waterfront in Old Town Alexandria

 



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Ofrenda Menu

Ofrenda Call-Out

Artist Schedule

Call-Out starts - Aug 1, 2010
Call-Out Ends - Sept 28, 2010
Install Dates Oct 26-27, 2010

Parade, Masked Ball, & Reception
Exhibition Dates Oct 28 - Nov 9, 2010
Reception Saturday, Oct 30, 2010; 4pm - 10pm
Parade Saturday Oct 30, 2010; 7pm - 7:45pm
Artist Talk Saturday Nov 6, 2010; 2pm - 3:30pm

De-Install Dates - Nov 10-11, 2010

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