Sugar Skull Art Walk

Sacramento Valley El Dorado County Latino/a/x Ritual/Religious Arts Visual/Craft/Material Arts Indigenous Mexican, Central and South American Mexican 2026

Now in its seventh year, the Sugar Skull Art Walk (SSAW) is a community art project in Placerville, CA, celebrating Latino & Indigenous art through ofrendas for el Día de los Muertos. Each year, SSAW brings together culture-bearing artists, community organizations, high schools, downtown merchants, and 3rd-grade classrooms to honor loved ones who have passed away. From mid-October through early November, Art on Center and Switchboard Gallery host community ofrendas. Student classes visit the galleries and take art workshops, while artists and high school students collaborate with merchants to create ofrendas in downtown storefronts. On November 2, a community art walk and cultural activities bring residents together. SSAW creates visibility and public spaces for residents whose cultural contributions have historically been underrepresented in Placerville. Through art, education, and collaboration, SSAW builds cross-cultural understanding and unites people through their shared humanity.

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“Sugar Skull Art Walk – 2024” on Good Day Sacramento.

Living Cultures Grant

2026

Día de los muertos ofrendas exhibit in Placerville

Funds will be used to support culture bearers in creating ofrendas for the annual Sugar Skull Art Walk arts and education program.