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Path of Petals: A Cultural Journey through Día de los Muertos

Opening Reception: November 1st from 4pm-7pm

The Yakima-based Mezcla art collective presents a new installation that evokes the feeling of a graveyard on the Day of the Dead in the original Larson Gallery space.

The Mezcla Collective’s mission is to support, advocate for, and provide a safe collaborative space for Central Washington’s Latine artists.

This event will be held in the Original Larson Gallery building from November 1st, 2025 through December 6th, 2025. 

Tieton Arts and Humanities

There will be a Día De Los Muertos Exhibition on view from October 26th-November 15th featuring a community alter.

Tieton Arts and Humanities enriches and celebrates the community through artistic and cultural programming. Each year Tieton Arts and Humanities creates one huge community altar and invite everyone to add to it. 

The Exhibition will be on display October 26, 31, November 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 from 12pm to 5pm.

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Mighty Tieton

This year, Mighty Tieton will be hosting a community celebration with Tieton Arts and Humanities on October 26th from 12pm-5pm. There will also be an exhibit up at the Mighty Tieton Warehouse from October 26th – November 15th.

Each year Tieton Arts & Humanities creates one huge community altar and they invite everyone to add to it. Visitors can bring photos of loved ones, write messages, and bring mementos, candies, or breads. This provides a special opportunity to remember the special people in our lives that are no longer with us.

The City of Tieton’s version of Day of the Dead is amazing family fun. Join Tieton for a fun day of music, dancing horses, art, vendors, a huge tappet sand painting, and laughs for everyone. Sponsored by Tieton Arts and Humanities.

This years event will happen on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 12pm until 5pm.

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Laka-Laka Glowing Festival

Stop by the Rotary Marketplace November 1st from 5pm to 9pm to witness a nocturnal celebration, featuring altars, music, food, and a parade of catrinas.

The Laka-Laka Glowing Festival is a vibrant cultural initiative that blends celebration with purpose. This festival also serves as an educational experience centered on the rich traditions of Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Deceased). Far more than just a spectacle of lights and color, Laka-Laka invites the community to honor and celebrate the lives of those who have passed through music, art, and tradition — all while fostering youth empowerment and cultural understanding

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La Casa Hogar

Event on November 2nd from 1pm to 5pm featuring art, flower crowns, traditional foods, and a catrinas and catrines walk. It is a time for community members to celebrate and remember those who have passed away, and to celebrate your loved ones.

The event will take place at La Casa Hogar, 106 S. Sixth St. in Yakima.

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Yakima Valley Mall

October 24th – November 2nd

The Yakima Valley Mall will feature altar displays and other activities during Día De Los Muertos.

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Yakima-Morelia Sister City Association

“We invite all of our Valley’s cultures to share their traditions in honoring the lives of those who have passed away.”

There will be community altars located at 16th N. Third St. in downtown Yakima, and in the Yakima Valley Mall.

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Hecho con Amor

Oak Hollow Custom Framing and Gallery presents Hecho con Amor featuring Cindy Lemus. 

Cindy Lemus’ paintings include skeletal figures which evoke the Catrinas of the Day of the Dead.

According to Oak Hollow Gallery: “Cindy Lemus is a first-generation Mexican American, a heritage that is reflected in her artwork. Her portraits have a blue twist; her figures are almost always blue skeletons, hence her art alias, Catrina Azul. Cindy is passionate about portraying the lives of Mexican people; the vibrant colors and textures distinguish her culture from others. Cindy has showcased work in galleries and museums throughout Washington state and hopes to empower youth and BIPOC through her work.”

The exhibition will be on view from September 29 – November 28, 2025.

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Partnership

The partnership between Yakima Valley College and the Larson Gallery Guild creates an environment where ideas flourish.

The Larson Gallery Guild supports the mission of the Larson Gallery to foster curiosity and appreciation for the visual arts in our diverse community.

Your financial donations fund Larson Gallery Guild programming which includes staffing, publications and materials, special events, lectures, workshops, visiting artists, and jurors.

Yakima Valley College supports the Larson Gallery through the maintenance of the building, providing the director’s salary and benefits, technology, security, and work-study students.

Hours

During Exhibitions:
Tue – Fri 10 AM-5 PM
Sat 12 PM-5 PM
(Note: Schedule varies during opening reception days)

Mission

Fostering curiosity and appreciation for the visual arts in our diverse community.

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Cultivating a Love of Art

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