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2021 SOMArts’ Día de los Muertos Exhibit

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

Friday, October 7, 2011
2021 SOMArts’ Día de los Muertos Exhibit

The opening celebration for Illuminations: Día de los Muertos 2011 features music, interactive performance and the unveiling of over 30 altars and installations by more than 80 artists from the Bay Area and beyond.

The opening evening includes a special performance by Herbert Siguenza, of Culture Clash fame. Siguenza, who has been touring the U.S. in a one-person show called A Weekend with Pablo Picasso, will perform and live paint as renowned artist.

The evening also features an artists market and additional performances by contributing artists in their installation spaces, such as Flamenco dance by La Tania and a musical procession of paper calaveras.

The exhibition runs October 8–November 5

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.