2023 Dia De Los Muertos - Ofrenda Applicant

The Saginaw Art Museum will be hosting a Dia De Los Muertos celebration again this year. Like in years past, we will be showcasing ofrendas arranged by community members in the museum

Please review the guidelines and timeline for the event below as you consider your participation!

Friday, November 3: Set up between 9am-5pm
Saturday, November 4: Opening Day noon-5pm (No Admission Cost)
Wednesday, Nov. 8-Nov. 11: Regular museum hours noon-5pm
Saturday, November 11:  
Monday, November 13: Remove all materials associated with the ofrendas by 5pm

Guidelines

Ofrenda spaces will be assigned by the museum staff

The museum will not be held liable for any damaged or missing items. Each ofrenda leader is responsible for set up and take down the ofrenda.

The Museum will provide x1 6ft table for each ofrenda and 2 chairs.

Each ofrenda must fit within designated 6ft x6ft area

Additional guidelines:

• Unopened or sealed alcoholic beverages will not be allowed. Cleaned & empty alcohol containers, however, may be used
• No open flames are permitted
• Each ofrenda must be self-standing, attaching elements to walls using adhesives (i.e., tape) is not allowed
• Sale of items on the museum premises is prohibited
• There will not be access to electrical outlets.
• Helium Balloons are prohibited
   

Questions can be directed to Thor Rasmussem thor@mytemplearts.org