BISD Dia de los Muertos Faculty Art Exhibit

BISD Dia de los Muertos Faculty Art exhibit at Old City Cemetery Center sponsored by Target

Old City Cemetery Center presents BISD Dia de los Muertos Faculty Art Exhibit
Brownsville, Texas October 2009- The Old City Cemetery Center, located in the Mitte Cultural District, invites the public to view the Dia de los Muertos Faculty Art Exhibitby Brownsville Independent School District art teachers. This exhibition is part of the Dia de los Muertos Cultural Series sponsored by Target.
The exhibit runs from October 17, 2009 to November 14, 2009. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, November 1 at 6:00 in conjunction with Brownsville's 3nd Annual Heritage Celebration and Dia de los Muertos Festival. The event is free to the public.
The exhibit features artwork created by the faculty of BISD in honor of Dia de los Muertos. The exhibit includes works in various media, including an altar.
The exhibit is guest curated by BISD Visual Arts Supervisor Marsha Betancourt.
This community outreach initiative is also sponsored in part through the Historic City Cemetery Project sponsored by Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation and City of Brownsville.
The Old City Cemetery Center offers free admission from Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. The Brownsville Historical Association manages the Old City Cemetery Center. For more information on BHA programs and exhibits please call 956-541-5560 or 956-541-1167.