"Dama Muerta Azul" winning submission by Lyndia Radice in the Dia de los Muertos art contest.The Silver City Art Association congratulates Lyndia Radice on her digital painting titled "Dama Muerta Azul" that was declared the winner in the Dia de los Muertos art contest. The winning art will be used on this year's poster for the annual event as well as on other promotional material for Silver City's 2017 Dia de los Muertos. The public is cordially invited to stop by a special exhibit at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center, 201 N. Hudson Street, Silver City to view this winning original art as well as other entries into the competition. The Dia de los Muertos exhibit will be on display from October 20 through November 12.

Be sure to mark your calendar for October 29 through November 2. Annually at this event the community, along with many groups of families and friends come together for days of sharing and remembrance. Festivities featuring mariachi music, a parade with monsoon puppets, food and craft booths, a clothesline art exhibit , ofrendas, a procession and much more. Silver City's 20017 Dia de los Muertos is sure to be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike!