Creativity and Crisis
Unfolding The AIDS Memorial Quilt
June 27th - July 1st
July 4th - 8th
National Mall


The year 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of The AIDS Memorial Quilt and 30 years of life with AIDS. With the introduction of The Quilt in 1987, The NAMES Project Foundation redefined the tradition of quilt making in response to contemporary circumstances. Through hands-on panel-making activities, individuals and communities come together to remember loved ones, grieve, find support and strength, and engage in dialogues for change. This program features the remarkable artistry, inspiration, and impact of The AIDS Memorial Quilt and provide the public with an unparalleled opportunity to experience this highly charged symbol of the AIDS crisis and the largest community art project in the world.

Today, The Quilt contains nearly 48,000 panels, and it has been viewed by more than 18 million people..

Read More at www.festival.si.edu/2012/creativity_and_crisis/