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 the last ten years researching and curating exhibits on the DAY OF THE DEAD (DIA DE LOS MUERTOS) traditions. In addition to organizing art/cultural shows at Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, she has installed exhibits at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and at Mexican Fiesta in Milwaukee. Rosa also makes sugar skulls, papercuts and pan de muerto (traditional bread of the dead). In her presentations she explains the significance of this special celebration and stresses the importance of memorializing deceased loved ones. She also can provide demonstrations upon request.

Program Formats

A general presentation

Best for Ages

Early elementary
Grades K-2, ages 5-7

Upper elementary
Grades 3-5, ages 8-10

Middle school
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13

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:

Walker’s Point Center for the Arts,
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington D.C., 1998
Mexican Fiesta, Milwaukee, 1998.

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

last updated: 11/14/2006

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