VISTA, CA — The City of Vista invites the community to experience “Día de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life and Remembrance,” a cross-medium exhibition now on view in the Civic Center Gallery through November 13.
Featuring 26 local artists, the exhibit explores Día de los Muertos through an unusually wide range of materials and techniques. Photography hangs alongside paintings, graphite pieces, and sculptures. These varied mediums help represent the distinct voice and process each artist brings to the tradition, and together they show how many forms remembrance can take.
Rooted in honoring loved ones, memories, culture, and community, the exhibition reflects the ways art connects us to our heritage, our stories, and those we remember.
The public is also invited to attend an artist reception featuring a special performance by the Wabi Sabi Players, a group of seniors from the theatre appreciation class at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center. Their 20-minute performance features an original script and song inspired by “La Llorona,” the legendary weeping woman of Mexican and Latin American folklore. The performance begins at 4:30 p.m.
Artists Reception
Meet the artists, experience the exhibition, and enjoy the live performance at this free community event.
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Civic Center Gallery, 200 Civic Center Drive, 2nd floor
Guests can view the work, speak with participating artists about their pieces and inspirations, and share in the spirit of remembrance and celebration. The gallery will remain open until 6:30 p.m. for the reception.
Participating Artists
Oscar Ambriz, Esmerelda Aquino, Zoe Blue, Benjamin Cano, Patrick Deng, April Dolores, Max Droegemueller, Jesse Fuentes, Stephen Gary, Manny Lopez, Daisy Martinez, Daisy Martinez, Eduardo Martinez, Kaitlyn Montesinos, Sarai Moreno Sanchez, Alicia Osuna, Leonel Ramirez, Ash Romero, Rodrigo Rosas, David Sanchez, Erick Santiago, Isvaty Santiago, Isabel Solano, Krista Timberlake, Luna Torres, and Blanca Weatherford.
Exhibit Details
Exhibit Dates: Through November 13
Gallery Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday; alternating Fridays close at 4:30 p.m.
Location: Civic Center Gallery, 200 Civic Center Drive, 2nd floor, Vista
“Día de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life and Remembrance” is an opportunity for residents and visitors to connect with the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos and the talented artists in our community.
For more information, please contact VistaPublicArt@vista.gov or visit vista.gov/PublicArt
