Community Events
The Walters Art Museum hosts several Community Events and Celebrations throughout the year, with heavy participation on the part of community members and partners. During these events at the museum, we use our space as a platform to highlight the traditions and experiences of the diverse communities and cultures that comprise Baltimore.
Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition that commemorates the lives of family and friends who have died. Each year in November, the museum hosts a community altar or ofrenda and members of the public are invited to bring mementos in honor of loved ones who have passed. The annual Day of the Dead Celebration at the museum is a lively event featuring music, dancing, and art activities.
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World Aids Day
World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1 each year around the world. It has become one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services. On World AIDS Day, the Walters joins forces with Baltimore City World AIDS Day, a consortium of non-profit, corporate, and government organizations who plan events around the city in commemoration of World AIDS Day. In 2010, the Walters will display community art created by clients of many of Baltimore's community members affected by AIDS, and host a community reception in conjunction with a memorial service at the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.
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International Family Day
International Family Day at the Walters is a celebration of the diversity of Baltimore's many communities, and is planned in close collaboration with Baltimore City Community College's Refugee Youth Project and Education Based Latino Outreach. International Family Day features multi-cultural art activities; performances; and youth art exhibitions, and is an end-of-the-year celebration for RYP youth. The Walters also invites representatives from social service organizations who work with refugee and immigrant communities to have a presence at the museum, informing visitors about Baltimore's international communities.