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Rituals to memorialize and honor the dead exist among cultures throughout the world.
One such ritual, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, traces its history to the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. Dia de los Muertos is a national holiday in Mexico and is observed in numerous countries in the Caribbean, Central and South America as well as the United States, parts of Europe, and the Philippines. Similarly-themed celebrations to venerate the dead including Japan’s Bon festival, Korea’s Chuseok, China’s Qingming and a variety of ceremonies in Africa pay tribute to departed ancestors, albeit at different times of the year.
In keeping with this multicultural celebration, El Pueblo Historical Monument will present in the Pico House Gallery from October 18 to November 19, 2007, Dia de los Muertos: Honoring the Dead Across Cultures. Artists are asked to submit for consideration two and three-dimensional work (including ofrendas/altars) that explores Dia de los Muertos and other rituals from around the world honoring the departed.
Submissions should be sent to Mariann Gatto, Curator, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Submissions will be accepted in the following formats:
• CD containing digital images, i.e. jpeg format
• Photographic prints
• Slides
Absolutely no email (electronic) submissions will be accepted. Do not mail or drop off originals for consideration. All submissions must be received by August 15, 2007. A maximum of four (4) submissions from each artist will be considered. All submissions must be original work done by the artist. The following information must accompany the submission: artist’s first and last name, telephone number, email address and website (if available), title of work, year executed, media, dimensions and price (if for sale). For more information, please call 213.485.8432 or email mariann.gatto@lacity.org.
One such ritual, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, traces its history to the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. Dia de los Muertos is a national holiday in Mexico and is observed in numerous countries in the Caribbean, Central and South America as well as the United States, parts of Europe, and the Philippines. Similarly-themed celebrations to venerate the dead including Japan’s Bon festival, Korea’s Chuseok, China’s Qingming and a variety of ceremonies in Africa pay tribute to departed ancestors, albeit at different times of the year.
In keeping with this multicultural celebration, El Pueblo Historical Monument will present in the Pico House Gallery from October 18 to November 19, 2007, Dia de los Muertos: Honoring the Dead Across Cultures. Artists are asked to submit for consideration two and three-dimensional work (including ofrendas/altars) that explores Dia de los Muertos and other rituals from around the world honoring the departed.
Submissions should be sent to Mariann Gatto, Curator, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Submissions will be accepted in the following formats:
• CD containing digital images, i.e. jpeg format
• Photographic prints
• Slides
Absolutely no email (electronic) submissions will be accepted. Do not mail or drop off originals for consideration. All submissions must be received by August 15, 2007. A maximum of four (4) submissions from each artist will be considered. All submissions must be original work done by the artist. The following information must accompany the submission: artist’s first and last name, telephone number, email address and website (if available), title of work, year executed, media, dimensions and price (if for sale). For more information, please call 213.485.8432 or email mariann.gatto@lacity.org.
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