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Día de Los Muertos Berwyn 2020
Join us for our 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos in Berwyn to honor and celebrate the beloved departed.
We are partnering with Berwyn Schools Districts 98, 100 & 201, and the Berwyn Public Library to provide programming to celebrate this time of year. Click to download the event flyer
2020 PROGRAM (scroll for more details):
How-To Videos
Virtual Día de los Muertos Celebration
Curated Collection of Ofrenda Murals
Día de los Muertos Family Storytime
Let’s celebrate ¡Cultura!
Image by Naomi Martinez @monstrochika
Virtual Celebration
Students and faculty at Morton West High School will be creating a video celebrating Día de los Muertos 2020.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Curated Collection of Ofrenda Murals
October 24 – November 29
Regional artist Milton Coronado will create a series of mixed-media murals to honor and celebrate the beloved departed during Día de los Muertos. This unique outdoor public art exhibition will be original concepts and will incorporate images submitted by residents, include student collaborations, and lighting components sponsored by AR Electric Parts & Service. The murals will be installed outdoors for the community to visit through November 29.
MURAL LOCATIONS
Jefferson Elementary School
7035 W 16th St, Berwyn, IL 60402
Komensky Elementary School — Student contributions
2515 Cuyler Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
Morton West High School
2400 Home Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 SPONSORS:
How-to Videos
Catrina Scarecrow How-To Video
Join Michelle Flores-Ramirez to learn how to make this stunning Catrina Scarecrow take over your garden.
La Catrina, born out of Mexican social satire depicting the upper classes, is still portrayed in art today to celebrate the holiday. This Catrina is sure to take over the grounds of Berwyn!
Día de los Muertos
Family Storytime
Monday, November 2, 2020
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate your departed loved ones with us at this very special storytime!
This virtual event will cap off the Día de los Muertos en Berwyn celebration series sponsored by the Berwyn Public Art Initiative in partnership with Berwyn School Districts 98, 100, & 201, and the Berwyn Public Library.