!VA! , A Communal Exhibition Of Altars Celebrate Day Of Dead At Armory Annex
The Day of the Dead is a holiday in Latino culture that focuses on gatherings of family and friends to create altars or ofrendas to pray for and celebrate the spiritual journey of friends and family members who have died. The Armory Annex welcomes the public to experience the treasures and traditions of the Day of the Dead in the exhibition ¡Va!–a communal exhibition of altars created by families, artists, and organizations in Lake Worth. The Public Opening Reception on Saturday, November 5th, is in conjunction with the Day of the Dead Festival. This is a free, family-friendly cultural event which will highlight the different cultural aspects of the Day of the Dead holiday with music, dance performances, and ethnic cuisine. The Exhibit is available from November 5 – 25, 2016. The Rickie Report shares the details and a sneak peek.
1121 Lucerne Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-832-1776
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¡Va! – A Communal Exhibition of Altars
Celebrating the Day of the Dead
Opening Reception:
Saturday, November 5, 2016
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Armory Annex Gallery
1121 Lucerne Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-832-1776
“Latino culture…is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it. True, there is as much fear in their attitude as in that of others, but at least death is not hidden away: he looks at it face-to-face, with impatience, disdain, or irony.” —Octavio Paz
The Day of the Dead is a holiday in Latino culture that focuses on gatherings of family and friends to create altars or ofrendas to pray for and celebrate the spiritual journey of friends and family members who have died. The Armory Annex welcomes the public to experience the treasures and traditions of the Day of the Dead in the exhibition ¡Va!–a communal exhibition of altars created by families, artists, and organizations in Lake Worth.
Opening reception is in conjunction with the Day of the Dead Festival. This is a free, family-friendly cultural event which will highlight the different cultural aspects of the Day of the Dead holiday with music, dance performances, and ethnic cuisine.
For more information about this exhibit, classes, workshops or events offered by The Armory Art Center:
armoryart.org
