CELEBRATE DIVERSITY
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A world without art would be a world without a voice.
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Events and Festivals
The following International Events & Festivals celebrate cultural diversity with related educational and outreach activities. Our signature events boldly propel economic growth through brand partnerships and creative community development while celebrating cultural awareness.
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Dia De Los Muertos
Date: Oct. 31, 2019 Location: Downtown, Hendersonville Attendance: 5,000 Come and enjoy music and dance, decorate sugar skulls, get your face painted, enjoy family friendly games, costume contest, and visit the stunning artistic altar installations created by community members paying homage to los muertos. |
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Día de los Muertos Art Exhibit Debuts at the Newly Updated Wortham Center
Date: October 18th - November 2nd Location: Wortham Center for Performing Arts Downtown, Asheville In celebration of Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead, Hola Community Arts presents the work of renowned Mexican artist Margarita Figueroa at the Wortham Center for Performing Arts October 18th - November 2nd. Margarita Figueroa sculpts life-size, whimsical Catrinas in the Alambroide technique which consists in wired structured figures covered with papier-mâché and painted with acrylic colors. Catrina, an elegant, skeletal woman made famous by printmaker José Guadalupe Posada in the early 1900s, is one of the most recognizable figures in the Day of the Dead holiday and still permeates and influences Mexican Folk Art today. The Día de los Muertos Holiday has expanded beyond its roots in Mexico to provide comfort and community to those who have lost loved ones in cultures around the world. "Día de los Muertos is distinctly different from Halloween in origin, celebration and culture. Día de los Muertos is truly a joyous celebration of life and the beauty of remembering those who have come before us," said Adriana Chavela, Executive Director of Hola Community Arts. "During this celebration, the dead sort of become a part of the living world, as families tell stories and reflect on memories of them." The Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead holiday is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd throughout Latin America, but is more closely associated with Mexico, where it originated. Viewing Schedule: Wortham Center for Performing Arts October 18th - November 2nd Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 12pm - 4pm Special Viewing Hours: Welcome Day at the Wortham October 19, 2019 • 10am - 5pm Día de los Muertos Art Exhibit November 1st & 2nd 10am - 8pm |
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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Date: Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10am Location: Diana Wortham Theatre Celebrate diversity and connect your classroom to Spanish culture and heritage through the living art form of flamenco. Hailed as “The Keeper of Flamenco” by Dance Magazine, renowned artist and educator Carlota Santana and her company entertain, educate and empower through the arts. Reservations available Thursday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. TICKETS $10 for Individuals – Purchase tickets online (available Sept. 5) or call the box office at 828-257-4530. $9 for Groups of 11 or more – Download the Matinee Series Reservation Form / Y.E.S. Fund Application (available in August) Groups of 11 or more: 1 free teacher ticket per every 10 students. Deposit of $1 per ticket required for groups. Need-based scholarships available |
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International Children's Day
Date: April 26, 2020 Location: Jackson Park, Hendersonville Attendance: 5,500 The 21st Annual International Children's Day Festival is a multicultural event designed to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness. Enjoy live entertainment, inflatables, raffles and delicious food from around the World. |
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Hola Asheville
Date: June 20, 2020 Location: Pack Square Park, Downtown Asheville Attendance: 10,000 Downtown Asheville comes alive with the sights, sounds, music, pageantry, colorful costumes and extraordinary talent of Latin America. Local and regional Latin acts take the stage and unite festival-goers with the rhythms of Salsa, Bachata, Zamba, Tropical, Tango and Merengue. |
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FIESTA Hendersonville
Date: September 20, 2020 Location: Downtown Hendersonville Attendance: 8,500 FIESTA Hendersonville gives Henderson County a unique opportunity to experience the best of Latin American countries in their own backyard! Patrons can journey through over 20 represented countries and experience their people, music, art, food and culture. |
