by Emily Bhargava | May 8, 2013 | community art, community health, Uncategorized
The beautiful quilt that youth from the Allston-Brighton Youth Task Force created was hung in the community during April. It will soon be displayed at a local school and at St Elizabeth’s Hospital. In the photo you can see some of the quilt’s creators...
by Emily Bhargava | Apr 4, 2013 | community art, community health, Uncategorized
Here it is, the final quilt. Look carefully to see the wonderful things that keep Allston-Brighton youth above the influence. Watch for the quilt displayed in the neighborhood during Alcohol Awareness Month.
by Emily Bhargava | Mar 28, 2013 | community art, community health, Uncategorized
Just in time to be displayed for alcohol awareness month, the A-B youth coalition has completed a quilt that they hope will inspire younger youth to find their own reasons to stay above the influence. Each piece of the quilt was designed by members of the coalition...
by Emily Bhargava | Mar 6, 2013 | community art, community health, Uncategorized
As one of the young people put it, quilts are old-fashioned, but they also have some distinct advantages when it comes to community art. They can be folded up and moved, they can be big without taking too much time to make, they can be made before you have permission...