“DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - 2025”

November 2 – 15, 2025

 

 CALL FOR ARTISTS

 

During the harvest season the Aztecs and Mayans honored their dead with celebrations and ceremonies, viewing death not as an ending, but as the beginning of the cycle of seasons and life. In southern Arizona we continue this cultural celebration with Dia de los Muertos, a time when families and friends gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. We build altars and ofrendas for the souls of the dead, inviting them to return to visit the living families. Our annual homage to Dia de los Muertos is a traditional cultural celebration of our raices (roots) in southern Arizona and also a celebration of our gallery’s anniversary. Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop is seeking submissions from individual artists and community groups to participate in our annual homage to Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead.  Paintings, sculpture, photography & mixed media work will be considered as well as personal tributes and remembrances in the form of altars & ofrendas.

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PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WHEN SUBMITTING WORK:

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• Dia de los Muertos is not Halloween. Submitted entries should adhere to and reflect the traditional and celebratory aspects associated with Dia de los Muertos.

• In order to keep the celebration sincere and non-commercial, please refrain from submitting images not traditionally associated with Dia de los Muertos as celebrated in southern Arizona and Mexico. Examples of non-traditional images include photos of parades, images portraying zombie calaveras & skulls with sewn mouths as well as inappropriate images for children and families.

 

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ARTWORK SUBMISSION INFORMATION – 2 WAYS TO SUBMIT

 

1. Submit via Email:

 

Email high-resolution jpeg images of your work electronically to raicestaller222@gmail.com (maximum of 3 pieces for consideration) by end of day Saturday October 25, 2025. Please send us the highest quality images you can provide to show your work in the best light.

 

Your email must include your name, address & telephone number.  Also include title of work, medium, dimensions & price for each submission. (When pricing your work, please keep in mind that the gallery percentage is 30% of the total sale price)

 

2. Submit in Person:

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If you prefer to submit your work in person, bring artwork you would like to be considered to the gallery (maximum of 3 pieces for consideration) on Monday, October 27 or Tuesday, October 28, 2025 4:00 - 6:00pm

 

Altars & Ofrendas: If you are interested in installing an altar or ofrenda as an individual or group, please contact us at (520) 881-5335 or raicestaller222@gmail.com for more information and details.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

 

All submissions must be original works of art. No giclées or other reproductions, with the exception of limited edition prints and/or photography.  2D artwork must be either framed, or if unframed, on gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges for a finished, professional look.  Artwork should be submitted ready to hang preferably with D rings and picture wire or it will not be accepted – no saw tooth hangers accepted.

 

For larger sculptures and installations we require descriptions and specifications of the work to be submitted via email. Please provide us with high quality images, the overall dimensions and the total weight of the work. These descriptions and specifications must be submitted in advance for review and approval. This ensures the artwork is suitable for our gallery space and adheres to all safety regulations.

 

Muchas Gracias & we look forward to your submissions & participation!

 

RAICES TALLER 222 ART GALLERY & WORKSHOP

 

218 E. 6th Street  Tucson, AZ 85705  (520) 881-5335

 

Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop is Tucson's only Latino based nonprofit cooperative contemporary art gallery located in the Historic Warehouse District