Halloween Coverage: Art Costumes, Local Guides, Cultural Sensitivity

This season's Halloween coverage ranges from critiques of cultural appropriation to local recipes, family-friendly activities, art-world parties, and last-minute costume guides. Commentators drawing on Gerald Vizenor warn against offensive Indigenous “Indian” dress‑up and urge sensitivity in costume choices. Local outlets are promoting kid-focused cooking classes and healthy Halloween treats, with features on Sticky Fingers classes and community recipes. In New York’s art scene, Hyperallergic’s Halloween party celebrated art-historical and conceptual costumes, including winners like René Magritte’s “The Lovers” and a Joan of Arc ensemble. Last-minute costume guides highlight easy TV-themed looks (e.g., Severance, The Haunting of Hill House) and region-specific ideas such as Richmond’s “water crisis” outfit and homages to local icons.