Celebrate Día de los Muertos 2024
October 15–November 3
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at CMA and in the Community
Explore our Día de los Muertos webpage in Spanish by using the accessibility toolbar for easy translation.
Community Ofrenda
October 15–November 3
Columbus Museum of Art
An ofrenda is an altar, built to honor lost loved ones. Visitors may add a memento, photo, or word to remember and celebrate someone special from their lives. The ofrenda was created by Renee Zamora, a Columbus artist who works with printmaking, mixed media and found objects. Artist Renee Zamora shares her story and one of her favorite parts about Día de los Muertos, the ofrenda. Follow along and build your own.
Museum admission is not required to engage with the Ofrenda.
Community Conversation on Grief
October 27, 1:00–3:00 PM
Columbus Museum of Art
Join CMA and community partners in an honest and meaningful conversation about grief, loss, healing, and the origins of Día de los Muertos. Guests are welcome to bring an object or photo to add to the community ofrenda to honor their lost loved ones. Program is free with registration. Space is limited.
CMA Community Days: Día de los Muertos
November 3, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Columbus Museum of Art
Enjoy a day filled with celebratory activities and learn about the rich history of Día de los Muertos including a participatory community ofrenda, performances and experiences, art-making, tasty bites and more.
Admission to CMA Community Days is completely free, including general access and entry to the exhibitions. We invite visitors of all ages to cultivate creativity and connection through our diverse range of exhibitions and inspired programming.
CMA Community Days are made possible through generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
All are welcome, registration is encouraged.
Featured page image and CMA Community Days image by Joshua Turcios
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
Día de los Muertos programming is sponsored by:
CMA Community Days are sponsored by:
Thank you to our Día de los Muertos planning committee:
Liliana Baiman, Adriana Ernest, Sandra Lopez, Cat Ramos, Carlos Roa, Yahaira Rose, Annette M. Vasquez, and Renee Zamora.
Thank you to our community partners and artist collectives:
El Mercadito
Gente Indígena Collective
Community Guest Blogs
Read and hear from more voices in our community on what Día de los Muertos means to them.
A recorded conversation about Día de los Muertos origins, traditions and the importance of appreciation versus appropriation of these indigenous celebrations with Cat Ramos and Adriana Ernst.
Honoring The Ones We’ve Lost on Día de los Muertos by Jaylene Canales
Celebrating Day of the Dead by Leticia Vazquez-Smith of Latino Arts for Humanity
Day of the Dead from a CMA Member’s Perspective by Stella Villalba
Community Events
Day of the Dead Columbus
October 19, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM
Greenlawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave.
Join Latino Arts for Humanity on October 19, 2024, at the historic Green Lawn Cemetery for a free event celebrating culture, remembrance, and community.
Day of the Dead Columbus is a vibrant and meaningful event that’s been celebrated in Columbus since 1999! It’s a celebration dedicated to honoring and celebrating our departed loved ones. It’s not just a festival; it’s an opportunity to experience the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos, just as it’s celebrated in Mexico.
Gente Indigena Collective’s Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
November 8, 5:00–9:00 PM
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Healthy Community Center, 1600 East Long Street
A celebration of life and death. Featuring food, music, spoken word, fire ceremony, a community alter, devotion, offerings, pictures. Free admission and all ages are welcome.
