Center for Folk & Community Art

Corporate Sponsors

BankAtlantic

Colonial Bank

The Litowitz Foundation

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

National Association for Poetry Therapy Foundation

T.E.A.M. Management Corp.

Private Donors

Irene Barouh

Catherine D. Burgess

Lenore Faith Becher

Carol Cole

Sue Freeman

Dotty Stein

Rubin & Simi Strum

In-Kind Sponsors — Corporate

Annin Corporation — Tapestry Sashing Materials

Bacon's Information Inc. — Press Directory

Jay Michael Wolf Advertising — Public Service Ads

JetBlue Airways — Round Trip AirlineTickets

Kersten Communications, Miami — Public Relations

SHOPA Foundation for Educational Excellence — Art Supplies

Tara Materials, Inc. — Canvas

Trapezoid, Inc. — Website Host

In-Kind Sponsors — Individual

Tom Bellucci — Construction Design

Ivor Rose & Rita Starr — Work Space

Miki & Harry Smith — NYC Accommodations

Dan Strum — Gardanni Web Design

Workshop Facilitators

Dena Stewart

Stewart Stewart

Mari Alschuler

John Leo

Nancy Scherlong

Grace Sherman, Art for Young People

Tapestry Panels Sewn By

Amada's Atelier, Inc., Miami Beach, FL: Amada Gomez, Johanna Cano, and Elda Bressan

International Ladies Garment Workers Union, Garment Industry Development Corp: Ana Perez, Carmen Cabezas, and Carmen Santana

This Tapestry project's aim is to help people come to terms with changes in our lives as a result of the events that began with the 9/11 attacks on America. The Tapestry consists of panels of people's artwork and stories that are physically sewn together and brought around the country. This website shows The Tapestry in electronic form. Click the buttons on the left for information about the project, how to participate via email, how to become a sponsor, The Tapestry tour schedule, and how to bring The Tapestry or a workshop to your community.

Now when I see a police car or fire truck on the street, when I hear the sound of airplanes in the sky, I get scared. It reminds me of what happened on 9/11.

Joe, age 19

Then the teacher said, "the landmark of New York has collapsed from the attack and we don't know how many people have died".

Chen, age 21

All in all survival is important... So let's try to keep making bittersweet out of bitter and lemonade out of lemons

Earline F, age 45

The attack brought back all those bad feelings about loss, love, God, and the importance of life.

June V, age 43

I am asked to show ID to enter school ... It was hard to find a job.

Andrew, age 17

They say, "the eyes are the windows of our soul" ...As if the twin towers were the "eyes of the City".

Helen R, age 20

I watched as the buildings exploded with a huge fireball... We stood watching the flames and smoke, repeating Oh my God — it's a war.

Robin, age 70

After that day, I was scared to do anything. We have to show ID to go into big buildings or the library. It is very uncomfortable.

Lin, age 18

The strength of my emotions is more dramatic. ...I cry more easily, my hugs are stronger and I even laugh more.

Simi S, age 71

People here, though shaken, have focused on what really matters in life: people.

Adan J, age 17

As a result of 9/11, my mother who was supposed to join me in American cannot get her visa.

Lin X, age 20

And with all the sadness in the world, it is even more important to see the beauty.

Karen, age 41

I am very scared, because I don't know when something can happen.

Zuzana Z, age 19

Now I am checked and rechecked by security. It makes me uncomfortable. It's a waste of time because I am not a terrorist.

Tommy C, age 20

I watched a plane going right into the second building. I just stood there with tears pouring down my face.

Sue F, age 81

It is a grief so large I can only handle it in small bites.

Shannon, age 35

What most people don't understand is that safety is not guaranteed, it is pursued.

Judy C, age 18

Anthrax had me scared even more. Was there another attack to endure?

Jim D, age 37

Now, when I see a police car, I become afraid that they want to see my identification. This takes away my freedom.

Peng, age 20

When can poetry defeat terrorism?

Thea S, age 52

Now I have fears of the nuclear plants or water being contaminated. I live from day to day.

Evelyn, age 72

I now walk around with fear that something bad might happen to me.

Esmeralda S, age 20

Someone told me that New York City was bombed and that many people had died. I thought it was a dream.

XSD, age 19

I didn't know them on September 11th, but now I feel like I knew them all personally.

Dotty S, age 75

The tragedy of Oklahoma City so many years ago, now seems so trivial. What kind of world will my children have?

Barbara T

The drive for retaliation frightened and depressed me... I just wanted people to come together under some other grouping than their country affiliation.

Amy, age 22