Day of the Dead Celebration/ Celebración del Día de Muertos
Join Meadowridge Library in celebrating the Day of the Dead, a Latin American holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. You can bring your family photos to add to the community altar created by local Mexican Folk Artist Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, participate in arts and craft activities, and sample refreshments like Mexican hot chocolate and sweet bread. Library staff will be using the Mobile Archiving Kit to help digitize their family photos and print a copy for the altar. This is a bilingual program for all ages. For more information on all Day of the Dead activities at Meadowridge Library, visit the library's event calendar or contact the library.
Participen con la Biblioteca Meadowridge en una celebration del Día de Muertos, una festividad latinoamericana que honra a los seres queridos fallecidos. Pueden traer sus fotos familiares para incluir en el altar comunitario creado por la artista folclórica mexicana Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, participar en actividades de arte, y disfrutir champurrado y pan dulce. Este es un programa bilingüe para todas las edades. Para obtener más información sobre todas las actividades del Día de Muertos en la Biblioteca Meadowridge, visite el calendario de eventos de la biblioteca o comuníquese con la biblioteca.
About the Artist
Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega is a Mexican textile artist and community engager, born in Mexico City and raised in Hidalgo, Mexico. Her journey into textiles began in 2017 through a photo embroidery workshop, where she discovered the richness of textures and stitches. Since then, she has explored diverse embroidery styles and textile techniques, deepening her connection to traditional arts.
After moving to the United States in 2021, Ireri Andrea joined the Mexican Folk Art Collective, where she continues to celebrate Mexican traditions and share her cultural heritage. She has played a key role in the Driftless Region's Día de Muertos Celebration as an ofrenda (altar) designer, organizer, and artist. Alongside fellow members of the collective, she facilitates workshops and cultural programming in schools, libraries, and community centers. Her work highlights the beauty and significance of artisanal practices and the richness of Mexican folk art, while fostering cross-cultural understanding and community connection.