Días de los Muertos
Opening Ceremony
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5pm | 10 Lafayette Avenue, FL 4
Join us on October 15 as we gather in community to open Hi-ARTS’ The Art of Remembrance ofrenda, a living altar inspired by the traditions and spirit of Día de los Muertos. Together, we’ll open this space for memory, reflection, and connection — remembering those who came before us and celebrating the ways their stories, love, and legacies continue to live on through us.
We invite you to visit and contribute offerings for a loved one. You are invited to bring photographs, a cherished memento, flowers, a poem, drawing, or piece of art.
Come as you are, bring someone you love, and share in an evening of remembering.
Open flames are not prohibited in the building. You are welcome to bring a battery-operated candle.
Want us to print a photograph of a loved one for the ofrenda?
Submit their photograph here.
Free & Open to the public
RSVP Encouraged
Ceremony Program
Altar Meditations
with Donny, Spiritual curator, couch, and nomad
Altar Blessing
with Rasu Jilani, Priest of Ifa Yamoja
The music still lives!
with Janis Russell, Director of the Lafayette Inspirational Ensemble
Closing Remarks
with Aaron L. McKinnney, Hi-ARTS Executive Director
Directions | This event takes place at L10 Arts and Cultural Center, on the 4th floor. accessible via elevator. Please allow extra time to arrive, check in, and get settled before the [WIP] begins.
By Subway:
Take the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R trains to Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center station
Take the G train to the Fulton Street station
Take the C to Lafayette Avenue station
By Bus:
Take the B25, B38, or B51 to the Fulton St/Lafayette Ave
Health & Safety | We are cultivating both wellness and mindfulness. We encourage those who feel more comfortable masking to do so. If you are exhibiting any type of symptoms or illness, we ask that you please stay home.
Photo & Documentation | By entering L10, home of Hi-ARTS, you recognize that your likeness may be recorded via photo, video, and/or audio. You further recognize that your likeness may be used on Hi-ARTS print and/or digital media for documentation, marketing, and/or outreach initiatives. Hi-ARTS will not use your likeness or art for any generative AI.