The Tins
Are In!!
08/21/06 - pick up your metal sheet to participate in the annual Retablo Silent Auction/Galaclick here
Dia de los Muertos Teacher Resouce Page
Click here
Building Renovation 2005
Lawndale's 19th Annual
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
8/17/2006 -
The tins are in!!!!
Lawndale Invites Artists to create a retablo or ex-voto inspired work for the silent auction using a small sheet of metal or "tin", that is provided by Lawndale Art Center. TINS ARE LIMITED TO ONE SHEET PER ARTTIST AND ARE ISSUED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS
Tins availabe now! Artists can pick up Retablo Tins at Lawndale Art Center during normal business hours
4912 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-528-5858
Gallery Hours
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
closed Sunday
There is no entry fee
submission deadline is Monday, October 16. Entry forms available for download here:
Retablo instructions and forms
Retablo Gala and Silent Auction
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006, 6:00-9:00pm
Admission: $35 per person, complimentary for Lawndale Members
In this annual event, Lawndale invites Texas artists to create their own interpretation of the traditional tin devotional painting practice in Mexico known as the retablo. Every year the works created for this event range from the very traditional to the more abstract. All proceeds from the silent auction help to fund Lawndale Art Center's annual programs.
Family Day/Fiesta
Fiesta Date: Saturday October 28, 2006, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Admission: Free
Student Exhibitions
Exhibition Dates: October 27 - November 29, 2006
Admission: Free
Students & Teachers: Dia de los Muertos Resource Page
Through Lawndale's Day of the Dead Educational Program, Lawndale encourages teachers to educate their students about this important Mexican event and its relating art practices. Lawndale staff assists teachers in coordinating activities for their students and offers approximately 16 Houston-area schools the opportunity of displaying their work in our galleries. In past years, students have submitted projects highlighting this region, such as sugar skulls, papel picado, paper mache skeletons, altars and large-scale installations. To honor these young aspiring artists, Lawndale hosts a Fiesta for teachers, students and the general public. Hot chocolate and pan de muerto were served at last year's Fiesta, while Ballet Folklorico Mixteco provided entertainment.
An excellent Resource Page assembled by Carrie Green Markello where students and teachers can learn about the history and traditions of this unique holiday.