Teacher Workshop: The Spirit of Día de los Muertos

1327 Circle Park Drive,Knoxville TN 37916

27 August, 2022

Description

This teacher workshop will explore the history and traditions associated with the celebration of the Day of Dead. The Spirit of Día de los Muertos exhibition at the McClung Museum highlights the rich history of a celebration that honors and remembers departed loved ones with artistic sentimentality. The exhibition will present traditional and contemporary ofrendas, (Guatemalan) kites, alebrijes, and skulls that display the dedication and evolution of the widely and cross-culturally celebrated holiday. One-of-a-kind installations created by Knoxville community participants and artworks by local artists will be on view. Join this teacher workshop to learn more about the rich cultural context surrounding these traditions. The program will feature two guest speakers, a gallery tour, and presentation by the exhibition's co-curator. Earn 2 hours of professional development! Guest SpeakersDr. Solange Muñoz, Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies,Department of Geography, UT Knoxville Dr. De Ann Pendry, Distinguished Lecturer, Department of Anthropology, UT Knoxville Martha Baltazar, co-curator Registration DetailsDeadline for registration is Saturday, August 20.Teachers who attend the workshop will be eligible for a special raffle. The prize is a partial or total transportation subsidy to the museum for a scheduled field trip. The grant amount will be determined by the total number of students in the reservation. Contact Information Leslie Chang Jantz ([email protected]),McClung Museum Brian Smith ([email protected]), Tennessee Geographic Alliance