Poetry Circle led by the Poetry Foundation at 2240 Gallery
Poetry Circle led by the Poetry Foundation at 2240 Gallery
Sat, Dec 17, 12:00 PM
2240 S Michigan Ave • Chicago, IL
Free
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Apna Ghar Quilting Circle
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UIC Montgomery Ward Gallery 750 S. Halsted St. Chicago, 60607
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Since 2008, 118 people have been
fatally shot by the Chicago Police.
Gone But Not Forgotten is a community quilting project, documenting the names and lives of individuals killed by the Chicago Police Department.
Join us in on March 15 for a combination quilting circle and peace circle. We will sew together and discuss questions of transformative justice, police accountability, and community safety. Cosponsored by Apna Ghar and the Collected Voices, Shared Journeys art show.
****All quilting circles are wheelchair accessible.****
****No sewing or quilting experience required.****
****Free and open to the public.*****
For more info see www.wcgmemorialquilt.com
or email us at wcgquilt@gmail.com
Gone But Not Forgotten is a collaboration between We Charge Genocide and Rachel Wallis. This project is partially supported by an Individual Artist Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, as well as a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.