Viva la Vida: Mini Murals

Schedule

Thu Jan 22 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

National Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago, IL

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The National Museum of Mexican Art in collaboration with Mather present Viva la Vida, a monthly workshop series tailored for adults 55+!
About this Event

Adults ages 55+ are invited to join us for an immersive experience in the galleries, followed by an art-making activity. This month, we will highlight our Torres Gallery exhibition Hay cultura en nuestra comunidad: Ray Patlán in Chicago 1968–1975. In this workshop, we create our own mini murals, inspired by political and social activism. These mini murals will be made using a grid transfer method.

Coffee and treats will be provided from local establishments. This program is free, but registration is required. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

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Adultos mayores de 55 años están invitados a unirse a nosotros para una experiencia inmersiva en las galerías, seguida de una actividad artística. Este mes, destacaremos nuestra exposición en la Galería Torres Hay cultura en nuestra comunidad: Ray Patlán en Chicago 1968-1975. En este taller, crearemos nuestros propios mini murales, inspirados en el activismo político y social. Estos mini murales se realizarán mediante transferencia de cuadrícula.

Se ofrecerá café y dulces de establecimientos locales. Este programa es gratuito, pero es necesario registrarse. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor, contacte a [email protected].


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National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, United States

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