2021 SOMArts’ Día de los Muertos Exhibit Opening

Now in its 22nd year, SOMArts’ annual Día de Los Muertos exhibition is one of the most internationally diverse Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States. Founded by beloved San Francisco artist and curator René Yañez, Día de Los Muertos at SOMArts merges traditional altars with contemporary installations, continuing to be a multigenerational gathering of remembrance while affirming the importance of arts & culture in shaping our worlds.

Curated by Rio Yañez and Carolina Quintanilla, Dreams Emerging, Beyond Resilience: Dia de Los Muertos 2021 can be viewed in person Saturday, October 9–Friday, November 5 with the Virtual Gallery launching Saturday, October 9. Exhibiting artists honor how grieving rituals have shifted in response to the global pandemic. The exhibition reflects on how the past year has transformed our visions of connection, freedom, and healing.

Dreams Emerging, Beyond Resilience: Día de Los Muertos 2021
Oct. 9 – Nov. 5, 2021
SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, SF
FREE

Exhibiting Artists
2AM
Adrian Arias
Alicia Cruz
Art Hazelwood
Cente
Crystal Azul
David Tafolla
Elizabeth Addison
Ernie Rivera
Kate DeCiccio
Kristiana Chan
LEXAGON
Lilli Lanier
Monique Lopez
Ozi Magana
Paola de la Calle
Ruth Villasenor
The Society of the Smokey Mirror
Victor Mario Zaballa

Gallery Hours

Gallery hours for Saturday, October 30 will be 3:30-8:30 PM

Thursday–Friday
3:00–5:00 PM, 5:30–7:30 PM
*Please note that the gallery will be closed to the public between 5:00–5:30 PM for maintenance

Saturday/Sunday
12:00–2:00 PM, 2:30–5:00 PM
*Please note that the gallery will be closed to the public between 2:00–2:30 PM for maintenance