Quilt Presentation Celebrates Diversity and Creativity
At the 2025 Northern Illinois Annual Conference, the NIC Anti-Racism Task Force unveiled the Arts & Culture Quilt—a powerful symbol of unity, justice, and cultural pride.…
Quilts have played a significant role in American history and culture for centuries. Quilts are as unique as the people who create them. Similarly, different ethnicities have unique art forms. Join us as we journey to learn about those art forms and help us create an actual NIC quilt celebrating that diversity.
Held in conjunction with the ARTF Pilgrimage team and NIC CONAM.
Optional Pre-concert Buffet dinner at Kathryn’s Soul at the French Market
Read a recap from Dr. Richard Guzman
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