MAY 22 - JUNE 1O

14 EAST 1O9TH STREET NYC

*Virtual and In-person Experiences

POSITIVE EXPOSURE follows NYC mask guidelines out of respect for attendees.

In partnership with the Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry (SAQM), a 501(c)(3) ministry of the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ, the POSITIVE EXPOSURE Gallery will host a series of quilts memorializing the last words of George Floyd, May 22 – June 10, 2022. 

Comprised of ten quilts created by quilters from nine United Church of Christ congregations in New Hampshire, SAQM is a living, moving, breathing symbol and graphic reminder of the 400+ year history of racial injustice. 

This exhibition is designed to inspire conversations and anti-racist thinking and action, while concurrently developing solidarity. 

DOCUMENTARY FILM PREMEIRE

STITCH, BREATH, SPEAK

QUILT EXHIBITON OPENING

SUNDAY, MAY 22 | 5 - 7 PM ET

14 EAST 1O9TH STREET NYC

The documentary film, STITCH, BREATH, SPEAK, which chronicles the evolution of SAQM, will be premiered along with the quilt exhibit, including a special screening followed by Q & A with filmmakers Rev. Chris Owen and Jan Sutcliffe and subjects of the film, Rev. Mark Koyama and Dr. Harriet Ward, on May 22, 2022.

DOCENT-LED VISITS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

MONDAY & TUESDAY, MAY 23 - 24

14 EAST 1O9TH STREET NYC

SAQM originator Rev. Mark Koyama and quilter Dr. Harriet Ward will be available to lead visitors through the quilts, answer questions and offer insights regarding the experiences the quilts have afforded them, as well as ideas for future anti-racism work. 

Rev. Koyama and Dr. Ward will also be available to engage with students in lively discussions and hands-on activities from grade school to graduate school.

Please contact Liz at POSITIVE EXPOSURE for additional information or specific appointment times. 

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSION

5000 QUILT PROJECT

MONDAY, MAY 23 | 7 - 9 PM ET

14 EAST 1O9TH STREET NYC

The lengthy process of collaborating on a quilt

• Creates a community of shared purpose
• Provides a prolonged context for discussion and deep discernment
• Culminates in a work of art that has powerful symbolic resonance

SAQM would like to take our vision to the next level and inaugurate a new project, "The 5000 Quilt Project."  This effort will engage churches, quilting guilds and schools across the nation to create 5000 quilts -- each memorializing the life (not the death) of an African American individual who was lynched during the troubled history of the United States.

What do we do to make this happen? How do we find partners or funding? Discussions will introduce the idea of the "The 5000 Quilt Project" and actively seek your involvement.

SPACE FOR GRACE SERVICE

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 | 7 PM ET

THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH

490 RIVERSIDE DRIVE NY 10027

The Sacred Ally Quilt Exhibit will move to The Riverside Church for the evening of Wednesday, May 25th -- the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd -- where the quilts will be on display during the mid-week “Space for Grace” worship service. SAQM originator, Rev. Mark Koyama will lead the service.

Please contact Rev. Mark for additional information. RSVP not required. 

THE SACRED ALLY QUILT MINISTRY

PRAYERS IN A THREAD

MAY 26 - JUNE 10

14 EAST 1O9TH STREET NYC

The Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry: Prayers in a Thread will be on display through June 10 at the POSITIVE EXPOSURE Gallery in NYC.

To arrange for private, group and school visits, please contact Liz at POSITIVE EXPOSURE for additional information.

IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS

Image 1: Three quilts in greens, reds, blacks are displayed. Each has quilted writing on them with words from George Floyd. The quilt in the middle has hands in different skin colors at the bottom. 

Image 2: Three horizontal images. Each has a person shown in them. Words "STITCH, BREATH, SPEAK" are in large font on the images. 

POSITIVE EXPOSURE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES A MORE INCLUSIVE WORLD THROUGH AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMS, LECTURES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.

ALL IMAGES ©2022 BY RICK GUIDOTTI. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

REPRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED BY INTERNATIONAL LAW.