Hispanic Heritage Month Event At Kennedy-Douglass October 11

FLORENCE-Join us Saturday, October 11th at 10am at the Southall House to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We will be exploring the life and art of José Guadalupe Posada.

Posada was a writer, printmaker, and innovative Mexican artist! Participants will learn the cultural significance of Calaveras (skulls) and the artistic practices connected to them in their relationship to the upcoming Latine holiday of Dia de Los Muertos.

For this all ages family event, Museum Educator Ana Peeples will start with a reading from “Funny Bones” by Duncan Tonatiuh, followed by a presentation on Posada and a hands-on activity. Participants will get a chance to create scratch art Calaveras (skulls) similar to the way Posada created his own art! Afterwards, they can take home what they created OR add them to our decorations for the Dia de los Muertos event on November 1st.

This program is free and is sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums. The Southall Historic Home is located at 209 E Tuscaloosa St, Florence, AL next to Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. Call 256-760-6379 for more information.