The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art will host its second annual “Día de Los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) celebration from Sunday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 8 during regular museum hours.

Día de los Muertos is a colorful Mexican holiday comprised of gatherings of family and friends to pray for, remember and support the spiritual journey of friends and family members who have died. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars called ‘ofrendas,’ where visitors honor the deceased. Visitors often leave sugar skulls, marigolds, favorite foods and beverages, possessions and photos of the deceased.

BIMA’s installation, in the museum’s Orientation Gallery, will feature a self-guided ofrenda flanked by two large textile works created by island artist Araceli Cruz. BIMA will unveil the ofrenda at an opening reception at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 with face painting and tissue paper flower activities from noon to 2 p.m. and public remembrances starting at 11:30 a.m.

Visitors are invited to add a photo or momento of a loved one to the altar all week long. Drop in for a special Art in Action: Día de los Muertos-themed monoprint activity with Xio Lugo from 11 a.m. to

2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.

Visit www.biartmuseum.org to learn more.