Ellen Noël Art Museum presents Día de los Muertos

The Ellen Noël Art Museum hosts a Dia de los Muertos event Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. There were free hands-on art activities for children and a dance performance by Viva Mexico Ballet Folklorico Dancers. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)

Embrace the spirit of Día de los Muertos at the Ellen Noël Art Museum.

Join the community art day from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28. The Ellen Noël Art Museum is proud to have presented this event to the Permian Basin for more than 15 years.

Discover the customs and heritage of Día de los Muertos while participating in free, hands-on art activities that let your creativity flourish! Dance and musical performances will also be included, such as: A special dance performance by our partners Viva Mexico! at 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy a captivating musical performance by museum partners Mariachi Armonia! at 3:30 p.m.; and an Ofrenda display by the eighth grade Spanish students from Compass Academy.

The event is free for everyone and offers an opportunity to not only celebrate this special holiday, but also to learn more about the traditions that make Día de los Muertos so unique.