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SUMMARY:Threads of Identity: Stitching Stories Through Portrait Quilts
DESCRIPTION:In this unique presentation\, artists will share their deeply personal approaches to transforming photographic images into expressive textile art. Through storytelling and visual examples\, they will discuss their inspirations\, creative processes\, techniques\, fabric selection and sourcing\, as well as the technical challenges they’ve encountered—and the innovative solutions they’ve discovered along the way. \nThe event will conclude with an open Q&A\, offering the audience a chance to engage directly with the artists. \nThis event is part of the Stitching Stories workshop and exhibition series. This is a collaboration between the Heritage Museum of Asian Art and the Needles and Threads Quilters Guild (ntqg.org)\, supported by Healing Illinois. \n  \nArtist bio: \nJoyce Weathington\n Joyce Weathington has been sewing since her teenage years\, but she found her true artistic calling five years ago when she discovered quilting. In particular\, she has developed a passion for portrait quilting—capturing faces\, memories\, and stories through Needles and Threads Quilters Guild. Her work reflects both her love of fabric and her desire to experiment with textile as a storytelling medium. \nDorothy Burge\n Dorothy Burge is a multimedia artist and community activist whose work is deeply rooted in social justice. Drawing inspiration from both historical and contemporary struggles for equity\, she uses quilting as her activist voice. A self-taught fiber artist\, Dorothy began creating quilts in the 1990s. She comes from a long line of Mississippi quilters\, whose traditions of repurposing old clothing into beautiful quilts continue to influence her powerful work today. \nDoris Barnes\n Doris Barnes fell in love with sewing at a young age in Mississippi\, where she was taught by her godmother. Since then\, her passion for sewing and quilting has only grown. Known for her bold color choices and non-traditional patterns\, Doris creates garments and quilts that reflect her vibrant personality. An award-winning quilter\, she quilts every single day and considers it her life’s passion. She also shares her skills by teaching quilting at her church and making charity quilts for those who are ill or homebound. \nAccessibility:\nThe museum is wheelchair accessible. Audio Description will be available for those who need it. \n  \nTickets & Support:\nIf cost is a barrier\, we warmly invite you to email us at info@heritagemuseum.org to reserve a spot—no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nWe look forward to making something beautiful with you!
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LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program
DESCRIPTION:El Rinconcito is a free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25. You can meet people like you who are interested in arts\, painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and others. El Riconcito provides a safe and welcoming studio for art making. An artist and a counselor in the studio can guide you in creative experiences\, but you can opt to do your own artwork. \nJoin us! We provide the art supplies\, and you bring your creativity.
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