Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Museum
October 1 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity of Hispanic heritage.
September 15th – October 31st
Visit the Museum’s Art Studio and view the work of FEATURED ARTIST, ESMERALDA GARCIA TORRES. Her bright and fun crochet tapestries center around animals and characters she loves. She dedicates most of her pieces to her loved ones, especially her mom, who taught her crochet basics. Torres feels “it is important to remember art can be anything that you want it to be and mean whatever you want it to mean.”
September 3rd-29th
FRIDA KAHLO SELF-PORTARITS – Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits, she said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Her paintings often include a pet. Can you create a self-portrait by drawing yourself? Use the mirrors at our Star Bar to create your own self-portrait for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 17th-22nd
Make your very own PAPEL PICADO BANNER in the Art Studio!
September 24th– 29th
GUATEMALAN BARRILETES – Build your own colorful kite like those from the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala.
October 2nd- 8th
Create a SURREALIST COLLAGE using Salvador Dalí’s painting as inspiration in the Art Studio.
October 12th | 11:00am
Visitors will experience the beauty and joy of traditional folk dances from Mexico, Central America and South America with a performance by FIESTA MEXICANA DANCE COMPANY, the official folkloric group for the City of Phoenix.