Dia de los Muertos Festival
Corpus Christi, Texas
Extravagancia de Piñatas
ATTENTION TEACHERS
Win money for classroom Art Supplies!
K Space Contemporary will host the 15th Annual Extravagancia de Piñatas exhibition and competition for youth in conjunction with our annual Dia de Los Muertos Festivities. Local K-12 teachers and group leaders are invited to create piñatas with their youth groups, classes, and/or after-school clubs. Each participating group will receive a $30 supply allowance (limited to 2 allowances per school).
Cash awards, based on popular vote, are given for the 1st and 2nd Place piñatas in three categories:
Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12). Award money must be used for classroom supplies.
2026 Theme "Leyendas: The Stories of Mexico"
Stories have long been at the heart of Mexico's cultural identity. Passed down through generations, legends, myths, and folktales have preserved history, conveyed values, explained the unknown, and sparked the imagination. Rooted in Indigenous traditions and enriched by centuries of cultural exchange, these stories continue to evolve while remaining deeply connected to the communities that keep them alive.
For this exhibition, we invite artists to explore the rich world of Mexican legends through their own creative lens. Inspiration may come from beloved figures such as La Llorona, El Chupacabra, El Cucuy, and La Lechuza, as well as regional folklore, family stories, local traditions, and contemporary retellings.
Artists may choose to illustrate a specific tale, reinterpret legendary characters, or reflect on broader themes of identity, memory, spirituality, transformation, and community. We encourage diverse and imaginative approaches that honor the enduring role of storytelling in Mexican culture.
Leyendas: The Stories of Mexico celebrates the narratives that have shaped generations, connecting past and present through art while keeping these powerful stories alive for future audiences.
Piñatas will be displayed Oct. 14 – Nov. 13, 2026 at K Space Contemporary, 623 N. Chaparral St., downtown Corpus Christi, TX.
Important Dates:
October 9-11: Piñatas must be delivered to
K Space Contemporary, 623 N. Chaparral St.
October 14 - November 13: Exhibition Dates
November 6: Awards Announced by email and
November 14-15, 18-21: Pick up Piñatas during regular K Space hours
K Space Hours: Wed-Sat. 11am to 5 pm, Sun. 12 to 4 pm
Guidelines:
Eligibility: Open to K-12 school groups (classes/clubs) in Corpus Christi and cities within a 50-mile radius. Each group/club may enter one hand-constructed Piñata (group project.) Piñatas must be delivered to K Space Contemporary by Oct. 11.
Register to participate: complete the form below and click “Submit”.
2026 Theme: "Leyendas: The Stories of Mexico"
Voting: The public is invited to vote for their favorite piñatas in person during the exhibition. Awards will be announced during ArtWalk and by email on November 6th for the piñatas receiving the highest number of votes.
Awards: $200 Award for First Place and $100 Award for Second Place in each category – Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12). Checks presented to the winning groups’ leaders are to be used for classroom supplies.
Size: Piñatas must fit through a 40” wide doorway. Piñatas must not weigh over 8 pounds.
Hanger: Piñatas must be ready-to-hang with a built-in secure, sturdy hanger. K Space is not responsible for piñatas that fall because of faulty construction or faulty suspension method.
Label: Attach a label to the hanger that includes: School/Group, Teacher/Leader’s name, Leader’s email address & phone number, title, and price. Print this information large on a sheet of paper and attach it to your pinata.
Sales: Piñatas can be priced for sale. 100% of the proceeds from sales are paid to the participating group’s leader by check. Enter “NFS“ (not for sale) as “Price” if you do not want to sell your piñata.
See Examples: 2024 Extravagancia de Pinatas: