Celebrating Ancestors: Student Art at the Everhart December 31, 2009

Complementing the Everhart Museums Fall exhibit, Day of the Dead: Art and Culture in the Americas, area students were invited to create artworks inspired by important people in their lives who have passed away, such as a parent, grandparent, friend or relative; several students also decided to focus on famous and notable public figures. The Day of the Dead is a holiday of remembrance in Latin America, and families all over Central and South America celebrate their ancestors with special displays in the home and at the public cemeteries. Through collaborations such as Celebrating Ancestors: Student Art at the Everhart, the Everhart Museum nurtures creativity and showcases artistic excellence in the community.