Shelbyville's first Day of the Dead celebration will be hosted by The Fly Arts Center as "El Dia de los Muertos Arts & Souls Festival" on Saturday,  ADMISSION IS FREE!
Join us for an interactive cultural learning and entertainment experience centered around this unique holiday that celebrates Hispanic culture and traditions with altars of remembrance, food, music, dancers, art, crafts, face painting and so much more. The Day of the Dead holiday is known for colorful decorations, energetic music and elaborate displays that demonstrate the Hispanic culture’s strong sense of love and respect for ancestors, while celebrating the continuance of life.
Artist José Vera González  will be creating a main altar that will function as the centerpiece for the festival in the main room of The Fly Arts Center.Jose will also be doing an educational workshop on Friday, October 25th from 4pm to 7pm (during the BAC Art Crawl in Historic Uptown Shelbyville) for local middle and high school age students interested in learning the art, symbolism and cultural significance of Day of the Dead altar construction. Please contact Jody Barnes-Turner at [email protected] for more information on this educational opportunity and to register your group/class.
Danza Folklórica Mi Cielito Lindo, along with musicians and other performing artists will offer performances throughout the day. Balloon Artist Dulce Robles will be creating a one-of-a-kind "Catrina" sculpture special for our festival.This festival is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Day of the Dead, while having fun with friends and family.
Artist Jose Vera Gonzalez will be creating a main altar that will function as the centerpiece for the festival in the main room of The Fly Arts Center.
Jose will also be doing an educational workshop on Friday, October 25th from 4pm to 7pm (during the BAC Art Crawl in Historic Uptown Shelbyville) for local middle and high school age students interested in learning the art, symbolism and cultural significance of Day of the Dead altar construction. Please contact Jody Barnes-Turner at [email protected] for more information on this educational opportunity and to register your group/class.
Danza Folklorica Mi Cielito Lindo, along with musicians and other performing artists will offer performances throughout the day. Balloon Artist Dulce Robles will be creating a one-of-a-kind "Catrina" sculpture special for our festival.
This festival is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Day of the Dead, while having fun with friends and family.
We're looking for the work of regional and local artists to display during our festival. Art that is Day of the Dead themed or by Hispanic artists is preferred.
We are looking for community groups, organizations and businesses to put up an authentic Day of the Dead altar for our Dia de los Muertos Arts & Souls Festival. Submitting your altar to be shown during the festival is free of charge. Altar spaces are limited and not all applications can be approved.