Día del Niño
Join the Clyfford Still Museum for a city-wide celebration of children worldwide during Día del Niño (Day of the Child) on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Stop by the Museum’s outdoor forecourt and join artist Leticia Dominguez for a drop-in art making activity from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will decorate screen-printed paper puppets created by the artist. Enjoy child-friendly dance performances by local groups on the forecourt at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
This activity is free, and no registration is required.
Día del Niño is also an SCFD Free Day, so visit the Museum all day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free!
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About the Artist
Leticia Dominguez is a Denver creative who enjoys screen printing, drawing, painting, playing cello, gardening, baking, knitting, and sewing. Leticia’s experience and cultural background inspired the paper puppets.
“The illustration of the dolls comes from traditional toys often given to young Mexican children. I remember having a muñeca (ragdoll) as a child, and I loved the brightly colored dress and ribbons in her hair and played with her often. This doll, in combination with an unusual birthday party celebration, inspired this project.
When I was seven years old, my mother had my birthday at the Denver Puppet Theater. This was a unique and fun birthday that I remember fondly. We watched a puppet (marionette) show, and afterward, we made our own puppets similar to the ones made here. After creating our puppets, we were allowed to play in the castle and play area and have our own shows!
During my birthday celebration, not only did I get to learn a little bit about puppetry, but I also learned about how important it was in many cultures, especially Mesoamerican culture. With my illustration and this workshop, I hope to keep this ancient tradition that predates colonialism alive and well for future generations.”
