2016 Flint Festival of Quilts:SACK LUNCH LECTURE
HOST: First Church of the Brethren
Thursday 12:30pm-1:30pm Sept 8
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: YESTERDAY and TODAY
Memorial – Tool for Education – Work of Art
Presented by Rosemary Spatafora, Panelmaker & Quilter
Almost 30 years after the first panel was made, the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt ... view more »
2016 Flint Festival of Quilts:SACK LUNCH LECTURE
HOST: First Church of the Brethren
Thursday 12:30pm-1:30pm Sept 8
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: YESTERDAY and TODAY
Memorial – Tool for Education – Work of Art
Presented by Rosemary Spatafora, Panelmaker & Quilter
Almost 30 years after the first panel was made, the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt remains one of the world’s largest community arts projects. The Quilt has redefined the tradition of quilt-making in response to contemporary circumstances. A memorial, a tool for education and a work of art, the Quilt is a unique creation, an uncommon and uplifting response to the tragic loss of human life.
Rosemary Spatafora has quilted since 1989. In 1992 she created a panel for the AIDS Memorial Quilt to memorialize her brother, Tom Knobblock, who died in 1991. After that first panel Rosemary made five more panels to commemorate the lives of friends that she met through her work with The NAMES Project Metro Detroit Chapter. She chaired the Education and Outreach committee for the Metro Detroit Chapter and served on the steering committee for two major displays of The Quilt at Cobo Center in Detroit. She also took portions of The Quilt into numerous schools for HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education programs.
For all ages
Stop by one of the nearby eateries and grab lunch and head on over…keep in mind please nothing sticky or icky that could hurt the quilt…thanks!
For More Information
Contact Mary Lorah-Hammond at 810.964.8878 or visit aidsquilt.org
COME LISTEN AND LEARN!!!!
Flint Festival of Quilts… ALWAYS the 2nd Friday in September …the Thursday before …the Saturday after!!!!
Don’t miss ALL the exciting events, lectures. workshops and of course Quilts! Quilts!! QUILTS!!!… made by MIchigan Quilters!!!… during the 2016 Flint Festival of Quilts…this year at 13 locations!!! ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, CALVARY APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, FIRST CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY, GOOD BEANS CAFE, GREATER FLINT ARTS COUNCIL, the HISTORIC SPENCER HOUSE MORTUARY, KNOB HILL BED AND BREAKFAST, THE LOCAL GROCER, ST. MATTHEW ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, TOTEM BOOKS AND WILDROOT COFFEE!!!…It gets Even Better!!!…Flint’s Nationally Acclaimed MTA Bus Service created a Special Dedicated Route just to serve the patrons of the 2016 Flint Festival of Quilts!!! Get your wrist band today at 6 different locations and hop on board to make new friends and save the gas!!!!… Only $10.00 for a 3 Day Pass and $5 for a Daily Pass!!! It’s never been easier! Get your wrist band at any of 6 locations: WHITE HORSE TAVERN ( Also Offering A 10% Discount off your Dining bill!!!…watch for other specials and offers around town too!!!),TOTEM BOOKS, GOOD BEANS CAFE, WILDROOT COFFEE, KNOB HILL BED & BREAKFAST, and GREATER FLINT ARTS COUNCIL.
***If you, your friends, or family are interested in showing your quilts, creating a related special event, art project, lecture, or workshop…or becoming a host site for future Flint Festival of Quilts…or Volunteering for this very special event of the season this year or years ahead…please contact the 2016 Flint Festival of Quilts Coordinator, Lanie Nix of Greater Flint Arts Council, at 810.336.9555. If you, friends, or family are interested in offereing discounts, door prizes, or sponsorship opportunities please contact the Greater Flint Arts Council Director of Development, Tanya Lane at 810.238.6875.
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