Hiring Rosa Zamora

Hiring

Day of the Dead Altars
Milwaukee, WI

Rosa Zamora. Photo by Twyla Clark. Rosa Zamora, who has roots in Michoacan Mexico, has spent many years researching and curating exhibits on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) traditions. She creates Day of the Dead altars, incorporating items of significance to the departed loved one being honored. Rosa makes sugar skulls, papercuts and pan de muerto (traditional bread of the dead) for inclusion with her altars. She organizes community shows of altars every October at Walker’s Point Center for the Arts. In her presentations, she explains the cultural significance of Day of the Dead and stresses the importance of memorializing deceased loved ones. She also can provide demonstrations upon request.

Program Formats

A general presentation

Best for Ages

Mixed audience of any age

Costs

Artist fee:	$200, but negotiable based on agency and distance
Expenses:	mileage
Materials:	$50 maximum

Program Needs:
2-3 tables, a board to nail items to, crates, TV with VCR, overhead projector, screen

Availability:
Flexible, though Saturdays are best. Willing to travel up to 100 miles.

Past Venues:

Mexican Fine Arts Museum Center, Chicago
Midwest Folklife Festival, Dodgeville
Portage County Cultural Festival, Stevens Point
Milwaukee Public Theatre
Milwaukee Art Museum
Mexican Fiesta, Milwaukee
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington D.C., 1998
Wisconsin Folklife Festival, Madison

Contact:
Rosa Zamora
414-708-4989
zamorar2@hotmail.com

last updated: 12/22/2011

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