Día de los Muertos

Each year, the Southern Utah Museum of Art hosts a large-scale Día de los Muertos celebration in collaboration with campus and community partners—transforming the university into a vibrant, multi-site cultural event centered on remembrance, art, and tradition.

This event is one of the most dynamic and collaborative programs I’ve been part of, and my role has evolved across multiple areas to support both operations and guest experience.

I’ve contributed as a Spanish translator, assisting with communication between staff, vendors, and Spanish-speaking guests, as well as helping prepare translated materials and documents. This work ensures accessibility and helps create a more inclusive environment for the community the event is meant to honor.

In addition, I’ve supported performer coordination—serving as a liaison to help ensure performers are in the right place at the right time and that transitions run smoothly throughout the evening. This role requires adaptability, clear communication, and the ability to manage moving parts in a fast-paced environment.

I’ve also led a hands-on art activity station, overseeing a sugar skull–inspired cookie decorating experience. In this role, I guided guests through the activity, maintained supplies, and helped create a space that felt welcoming, creative, and culturally respectful.

What makes this experience especially meaningful to me is the opportunity to contribute to an event that centers cultural celebration and community connection. It’s not just about execution—it’s about honoring traditions while creating space for participation, learning, and joy.

Through this work, I’ve developed skills in bilingual communication and cultural accessibility, large-scale event coordination and logistics, performer and vendor support, and facilitating interactive, community-based art experiences.