The InterRelations Collaborative is an educational organization which uses the power of art to build and celebrate bridges of understanding among rapidly diversifying student populations across New York City. Part of the InterRelations Collaborative's post-9/11 peace making initiative, which was introduced in response to a rise in violence and intolerance following tragic events of September 11, 2001, is the Peace Story Quilt, which was created by New York City youth in collaboration with celebrated visual artist Faith Ringgold. For this session, the InterRelations Collaborative displayed and presented the Peace Story Quilt. The session, led by Director Grace Yun, featured a panel discussion with some of the youth artists who helped create the Peace Quilt, as well as parents and some of the staff members who assisted in the project.

 

Grace Yun also made a brief presentation of the quilt during the plenary lunch session, at which the work was on display.