Juried exhibit at gallery

Dia De Los Muertosthemed artwork created by local artists will be on exhibit from Nov. 1 through 24 at the Sea Breeze Art Gallery, 255 S. Laurel St., Ventura.

The celebration which showcases the juried exhibit will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Fri., Nov. 2. The exhibit will remain up for Art Walk from 1 to 9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 3.

Festivities include an interior community altar that attendees can contribute items to in remembrance of loved ones: light a candle or place a photo, favorite food, drink or memento. This year local artist and musician Xavier Montes will perform Mexican folk music on his harp. In addition to art, there will be music, food, face painting and T-shirt art.

The show will be juried by Arturo Rivas, a local metal sculptor who specializes in Dia De Los Muertos artwork. Rivas will have a display of his work at Sea Breeze as well.

Local artists submitting pieces for the exhibit are encouraged to use recycled materials whenever possible.

For more information, call (805) 643-3973 or visit www.seabreezegallery.com.