National Museum of Mexican Art--Chicago, Events

Mark Your Calendars!  Rito y Recuerdo, Day of the Dead is Coming Soon. This fall join us for the largest annual Day of the Dead exhibition in the U.S. Ofrendas, installations, and works of art created by Mexican artists from both sides of the border invite visitors to celebrate life by glimpsing death. Delve into the age old traditions from the states of Mexico and Yucatan, as well as contemporary works of art created in the U.S. that remember and revere our ancestors. The Museum will begin taking tour reservations for this exhibition by phone on August 1, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. CST. Please call the museum at 312-738-1503. Reservations are not taken via email.  Image: Alejandro Nava (1956-2014), The Swing / El columpio, 1990, oil on canvas, 57" x 51 1/2", National Museum of Mexican Art Permanent Collection, 1990.82, Gift of the artist, photo credit: Michael Tropea Friday, September 19, 2014 - Sunday, December 14, 2014 Don't Miss These Exhibitions Opening Soon:  Desde Adentro: Abstract Works of art from the National Museum of Mexican Art's Permanent Collection  Due to the phenomenal success of the Mexican Muralist Movement and the educational objective in the 20th century, Modern Mexican abstract artists were not as well known. This exhibition includes over 35 works by artists such as Gunther Gerzso, Vicente Rojo, Leonardo Nierman, Manuel Felguérez, Vladimir Cora, and Chicago artist Dan Ramirez. August 15, 2014- March 1, 2015 Líneas Borrosas: Selected Artwork by Gabriel Villa A one-person exhibition of artist & muralist Gabriel Villa (b.1965) will be on display in the, KRAFT Gallery. Born in El Paso, Texas and raised along the Ciudad Juárez borderland; Villa now lives and works in Chicago. Many of his images and icons reference his memories of life along the border, and/or of newfound issues in the Midwest, such as ever-present poverty, or the politics of empowerment.  August 15- December 7, 2014 Join us for an opening reception for Desde Adentro and Líneas Borrosas on Friday, August 15th at 6 pm.  Admission to the Museum of Mexican Art is free every day! National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th Street Chicago, IL 60608 www.NationalMuseumofMexicanArt.org Museum Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Join us for a Community FiestaSaturday, July 26th The National Museum of Mexican Art's Community Fiesta 2014celebrates the families of our community.  Join us at the Museum on Saturday, July 26th from 11 am to 3 pm for these free activities: Art activities by the National Museum of Mexican Art and the Art Institute of Chicago A mural walk with Yollocalli Arts Reach at 1:00 Special biking demonstrations and activities by Go Pilsen! Tours of the current exhibition And more... Sponsored by COUNTRY Financial Cuerdas Clásicas ConcertSaturday, July 19th Come to the Museum to hear Cuerdas Clásicas play music from their new album called "World Music".  On Saturday, July 19th doors open at 6:30 pm and the Cuerdas Clásicas concert begins at 7:00. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. Tickets for adults cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Cuerdas Clásicas is a not-for-profit organization with the attributes of troubadours and bohemians who at times present themselves with tuxedos to interpret melodies of semi-classical nature. In their other appearance as members of an estudiantina, the attire is Spanish as well used in the 16th century with the purpose of promoting art culture. Take Home a Pair of Wrigley Field Centennial Seats Designed by the National Museum of Mexican Art This pair of chairs was painted byYollocalli Arts Reach of the National Museum of Mexican Art to commemorate the soccer games held at Wrigley Field.  Bid on the seats to make them your own, or just visit them in downtown Chicago at Michigan Avenue and Huron Street. Proceeds from this pair of chairs will benefit Cubs Charities and the National Museum of Mexican Art.