DAY OF THE DEAD: Art & Culture in the Americas
Exclusive to the Everhart Museum
September 25-December 31, 2009
Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos), has its roots in ancient indigenous cultures of Central and South America, and today is celebrated throughout the America's during the Roman Catholic holidays of All Saints' and All Soul's Days (November 1 & 2). Created by the Everhart Museum with funding assistance from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, this exclusive exhibit illustrates Day of the Dead as a celebration and remembrance of beloved people in the family and community. Day of the Dead: Art & Culture in the Americas features contemporary art from nationally and internationally recognized artists, traditional folk art, and the Everhart Museum's Pre-Columbian collection. Additional underwriting for this exhibit is provided by The Foley Law Firm and Prudential Retirement.
The artists included in Day Of The Dead are: Sherry Boram, Geraldine Congdon, Mark Cohen, Mike Egan, Eros Hoagland, Deb Lacativa, Janice Paine-Dawes, Michael Robinson-Chavez, Rolfe Ross, Meena Schaldenbrand, Mary Louise Smith, Balam Soto, Les Stone, Hector Tellez, Annette Weintraub, and Theresa A. Ybanez.

Celebrating Ancestors: Student Art at the Everhart
September 25-December 31, 2009
Complementing the Everhart Museum's Fall exhibit, Day of the Dead: Art & 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.

Isaiah's Corner: ¡Fiesta Fun with Calaveras!
September 25-December 31, 2009
Step into Latin America culture in Isaiah's Corner: ¡Fiesta Fun with Calaveras! Children of all ages are invited to build ofrendas, make skeleton masks and dolls, creating tissue paper flowers and papel picado (punched paper) designs, and calculating in Mayan math! In the Museum's hands-on gallery, children of all ages can learn about Day of the Dead, a Latino holiday of remembrance when families celebrate their ancestors with special displays in the home and in public places. Please note that adult guidance is required.