Amarillo, Texas · Texas Panhandle

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The Amarillo Council for the Latino Arts

ACLA is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Latino arts and cultural heritage in the Texas Panhandle.

We believe that art has the power to transform communities, build bridges, and create opportunities for artists to thrive and share their talents with the world.

Through scholarships, performances, exhibitions, and community programs, we support Latino and non-Latino artists committed to enriching our region's cultural landscape.

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Catrina Exhibit

Time: 5:30pm

Location: Arts in the Sunset

Join us for the opening of the Catrina Dress Exhibit at Arts in the Sunset! Friday, September 4 at 5:30 PM Arts in the Sunset | Amarillo, Texas FREE ADMISSION This special exhibition brings together a collection of Catrina dresses and costumes from the Adult and Kids Catrina Costume Contests featured during the past three years of the Día de Muertos Festival of Amarillo. See up close the creativity, craftsmanship, and tradition behind some of the Catrinas that have taken the stage at the festival, from elaborate adult designs to imaginative creations worn by our youngest Catrinas. The exhibit opens Friday, September 4 and will remain on display through Friday, October 9. Presented by: Arts in the Sunset La Frontera Mexican Food Restaurant Balú Productions Día de Muertos Festival of Amarillo, Texas Amarillo Council for the Latino Arts Come celebrate the artistry of La Catrina and revisit three years of Día de Muertos Festival memories. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Day of the Dead Festival

Time: 4:00pm - 12:00am

Location: Starlight Ranch

🎶 Get ready, Amarillo! The Día de Muertos Festival 2026 is bringing live music and vibrant culture to Starlight Ranch! 🌼💀 us food trucks, and cultural workshops for all ages! ✨ Don’t miss Amarillo’s biggest Día de Muertos celebration — 4 PM to 12 PM at Starlight Ranch!

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