2026.10.08_FINAL_MediaAdvisory_OldTownDiaDeLosMuertos.docx.pdf
MEDIA ADVISORY
SD UNIFIED STUDENTS HONOR DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WITH FREE ART EXHIBIT AT OLD TOWN STATE HISTORIC PARK, SPECIAL EVENT OCT 17
WHAT: Artwork from over a thousand San Diego Unified School District students representing over 30 participating schools are now being exhibited at Old Town State Historic Park in honor of Día de los Muertos. On Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a free community celebration of the San Diego Unified artwork. The art exhibition, themed “Memory, Healing, Belonging,” features student artwork inspired by the imagery and symbolism of Día de los Muertos. The project is presented in partnership with California State Parks and San Diego Unified’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) and Community Schools. The exhibition is free, and open to the public until Nov. 2, 2026
VISUALS:
Thousands of student-made art pieces
San Diego Unified students, teachers and families from participating schools
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Media Interviews: from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and access to exhibit before event.
WHERE: Former Captain Fitch Mercantile building in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 2627 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA
WHO:
Cat Chiu Phillips, visual and media arts resource teacher for San Diego Unified’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department
Aaron Navarro, state park interpreter for Old Town State Historic Park
San Diego Unified students, teachers and families from participating schools
Media Contacts: Miguel Covarrubias, 619-316-4625, mcovarrubias@sandi.net; James Canning, 313-580-2845, Jcanning@sandi.net
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Miguel Covarrubias (He/Him) Mobile: 619-302-0309 4100 Normal Street
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