This altar from last year’s exhibit was dedicated the those who have died as children.

From Oct. 20 through Nov. 13, Miracle Theatre Group is pleased to display an exhibit of ofrendas (altars) created by local Latino artists in celebration of Día de los muertos (Day of the Dead). The exhibit, curated by Pepe Moscoso of FusionArte is free and open to the public one hour prior to each performance of Miracle Theatre Group’s original, bilingual production ¡Viva la Revolución!, plus by appointment for student groups.The exhibit is located in Miracle’s Zócalo adjacent to the theatre lobby.

“The Day of the Dead reaches into the ancient history of Mexico, when the spirits of dead relatives are allowed to return to the mortal world to visit loved ones,” says Moscoso, who is the host of a Spanish-language radio program on KBOO and a visual artist himself. “The spirits are greeted with offerings of food and things that the person enjoyed in life. These are laid out on a Day of the Dead altar, and it is believed that the spirits consume the essence and the aroma of the foods that are offered.”

This altar, dedicated to women, was featured in last year’s altar exhibit.

In addition to the altar traditionally created by Miracle Theatre Group’s staff in the theatre lobby, this new exhibit will feature four themed altars:

• “Revolución Mexicana” – honoring Emiliano Zapata, a leader in the Mexican Revolution

• “Revolución Mexicana” – honoring Las Adelitas, the women who fought in the Mexican Revolution

• “El arte” – honoring the artist Diego Rivera

• “Los niños” – recognizing Día de los santos inocentes and remembering all those who have died as children

The altar exhibit is curated and produced by Pepe Mosoco with the help of Blanca Platas, Rodolfo Valentin, William Hernandez, Alejandra Schimpfoessl, Kenya Hyde and Javier Navarro of Charros Union Association, and the Consulate of Mexico in Portland.

Also on display will be Day of the Dead-themed paintings by Brenda Valentín and photography by Pepe Moscoso.