SOMArts' 16th annual Day of the Dead exhibition merges traditional Mexican altars with contemporary art installations to present a visually stimulating array of perspectives remembering, honoring, and celebrating the dead. Inspired by cherished relationships, current events, and personal and collective histories, more than 25 altars by over 50 participating artists build a dense environment of creativity that makes way for meaningful reflection. The exhibition unveiling features an artist market, with music and theatre ensemble Loco Bloco, who will present an opening procession that winds through the exhibit. Poet/performance artist Denise Benavides will host, performing alongside poet Adrian Arias.