The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department has announced an open call for artists for its flagship event, Los Muertos Bailan, taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This festival, the largest pre-celebration of Día de los Muertos in the Rio Grande Valley, will take place on McIntyre Street in the Edinburg Arts District.
Event Highlights
- Location: McIntyre Street, from 8th to 12th Street
- Goal: Celebrate memory, tradition, and life through visual and performing arts
- Expected Attendance: Thousands of visitors
Open Artist Categories
- Muralists: Create large-scale temporary murals.
- Chalk & Street Artists: Design vibrant chalk artworks with traditional motifs.
- Painters & Fine Artists: Showcase canvas art and create community altars (ofrendas).
- Sculptors & 3D Installation Artists: Build large Catrina/Catrín figures and immersive displays.
Submission Information
- Theme: Works should honor Day of the Dead traditions and cultural storytelling.
- Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 (or until full).
- Selection Process: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis with notifications by October 16, 2026.
- Application Links:
- Online submission: edinburgarts.com/losmuertosbailan
- Email submissions: arts@cityofedinburg.com
This is a wonderful opportunity for artists to engage with the community and showcase their work in a vibrant, culturally rich environment!
