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Ofelia Esparza Closing Celebration

Ofelia Esparza Closing Celebration, photo taken from the front of an audience gathered around clapping
Vincent Price Museum
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, California 91754
Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free

Join VPAM for a special closing celebration of Ofelia Esparza: A Retrospective, marking the culmination of the exhibition on view since October 2025. This afternoon brings together community members, artists, and longtime supporters of Esparza’s work for an afternoon honoring women as artists, educators, and culture bearers.

The program will feature a panel conversation highlighting women community culture bearers in art, along with live screen printing, and musical performances. Taking place during Mother's Day weekend, guests are invited to bring their mothers, chosen family, and loved ones to celebrate creativity, care, and community together. More details to be announced soon.

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