Join exhibiting artist Linda Hinson to create a personal shadow box shrine to commemorate something or someone important to you. In Mexican and South American cultures, small, decorated boxes called “Nichos” are commonly found in homes and public places, displayed on walls or pedestals. Often painted with bright colors, they provide a stage-like setting for an object or collection of objects that have great significance. Most commonly functioning as an altar for a religious icon, a Nicho can also serve as a memorial to a loved one or as a reminder of an important event
What purpose will your altar/shrine/nicho have?
To memorialize someone, something, or some place.
To honor a special day or idea.
To help with a goal or some change you want to make.
To center yourself or make you feel at peace.
To honor a belief.
As protection or to help you face a fear.
Base materials and a glass of wine will be provided with entry fee. Please also bring personal items for your shrine. Try to decide ahead of time what your shrine will honor. Then bring items and objects to represent that idea. For example: photos, trinkets, and notions like beads, junk jewelry, charms, or mementos like ticket stubs, magazine pictures, maps, newspaper articles, or poem/song lyrics. Maybe even small rocks or keys. Whatever you bring should hold meaning for you.
Museum Members: Use code MEMBER to get $5 off your ticket!