The Tradition Is Coming to You
A mobile gallery for the Day of the Dead.
We are happy to report that the first exhibit of the Muerto / Propulsion Mobile for Cinco de Mayo 2023, in Woodburn, Oregon was a success!
In collaboration with Chemeketa Woodburn Community college the “Surcos del presente” printmaking exhibit was part of Cinco de Mayo of 2023. This small preview of the Day of the Dead celebration. In addition Woodburn asked the Propulsion Mobile to return in August for the Fiesta Mexicana.
Unlike the Batmobile, the Muertomobile will actually visit your community.
The original proposal for “Día de Muertos: A Celebration of Life” started as thirteen art installations distributed among Oregon cities. In order to reach more communities we decided to create a gallery on wheels to bring the Día de Muertos to your doorstep.
Thanks to the Oregon Community Foundation Extended Grant now this mobile gallery is a reality. In addition, the Portland Clean Energy Fund provided a grant to add solar panels and a rechargeable battery with the capacity to power all future mobile art shows.
We are excited to share it with as many people as we can. The Propulsion Mobile is already working to bring the Day of the Dead celebration to life in Oregon communities. Keep an eye out for when it visits yours!
Next stop October 28-30 Happy Valley at Yolotl Mexican Cusine
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La propuesta origina de “Día de Muertos A Celebration of Life” Comenzo con la construcion de trece instalaciones de arte. Actualmente evoluciono en un festival internacional. Para poder servir mas communidades en Oregon. El proyecto diseno y constryo una galeria mobil la cual nos permitira alcanzar mas comunidades.
WHERE?
Find the Muertomobile in:
- Portland
- Woodburn
- Eugene
ARTISTS
- Alejandro IV Barragan
- Learn more about our artists
DATE & HOURS
October 17 to November 2, 2023
Hrs: TBA
Lucha Libre Ofrenda
Lucha Libre OfrendaCelebrities of Lucha Libre from Mexico and United States will perform for the Día de Muertos closing event in SE Portland.Casandro El Exotico / 23 minHomenaje al Santo / 4 minMedium / 2:48 minDía de Muertos a Celebration of Life Will Close the...
Café United
Xolos and Other Memories ExhibitOne of the most important characters in the Day of the Dead tradition are the Xoloitzcuintli, the original Mexican dogs.Café United Is Proud To Present the Work of Two Oregon ArtistsCafé United is hosting works of art by Oregon artists,...
Mexican Consulate
San Andres and other townsNov 2One of the most iconic celebrations of the Day of the Dead in central Mexico.San Andres is known for its traditional Day of the Dead Celebration.A photography exhibit in collaboration with the Mexican consulate of Mexico in Portland...