Call to Artists: Bring an Alebrije to Life in Tacoma! Boca del Rio, Cienfuegos Sister Cities and Tacoma Sister Cities in partnership with the 6th Avenue Business District are excited to present Alebrijes as the featured art form at our annual Dia de los Muertos on 6th Ave celebration! We’re inviting artists of all experience levels to help light up Tacoma’s 6th Avenue with vibrant, handcrafted Alebrijes for the 5th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration! Alebrijes (pronounced Ah-lay-bree-hay), a Mexican folk art, are brightly colored, 3D fantastical creatures, known for their unique blend of animal and mythical features, vibrant colors, and intricate designs made from papier-mâché or wood. The art form was created by Pedro Linares in Mexico City where giant alebrijes are featured in their annual parade. Artist Perks: *Your Alebrije will be showcased in a 6th Avenue business throughout October *$50 stipend per piece *Silent Auction presentation: Alebrijes will be featured in our silent auction at the Amor Eterno Ball on November 1st *Featured in multiple community events with strong attendance and press. This is your chance to showcase your imagination, honor tradition, and gain meaningful exposure in a celebrated cultural festival. Application Deadline-August 31st For complete details and artist application, please visit: https://www.tacomacienfuegossistercity.org/alebrije-artist *Follow https://www.facebook.com/CienfuegosSisterCityTacoma for exciting news and updates on our Dia de los Muertos celebration. Odessa Christiana Foundress Rebel Unicorn & Tacoma Loyal https://www.rebelunicorn.life/ https://www.tacomaloyal.com/ [cid:b9128e97-8b77-42f1-b505-941dfc86016d]