Giant, fabric monument to rape survivors is met with popular support in US tour Today a massive demonstration of public support for survivors of rape and abuse takes place in downtown Baton Rouge. The demonstration, organized by survivor-led art and advocacy group Force, is the third stop of a 13-city US tour of the Monument […]
Monument to Rape Survivors Blankets Rushton Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2014 Contact Rebecca Nagle upsettingrapeculture@gmail.com Monument to Rape Survivors Blankets Rushton Park Yesterday, roughly 200 visitors witnessed stories from survivors of rape and abuse emblazoned on 200 bright red quilt squares. On a warm Sunday afternoon, the quilts blanketed the entire hillside of Rushton Park. Those who passed by the […]
Artists Display Monument to Rape Survivors in Arden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2014 Contact Rebecca Nagle upsettingrapeculture@gmail.com Artists Display Monument to Rape Survivors in Arden On Saturday August 9, an audience gathered in Arden, NC to witness stories from survivors of sexual violence. Roughly 200 visitors saw these stories written, stitched and painted onto 200 quilts square in a public display of […]
FORCE URGES SWIFT PASSAGE OF CAMPUS RAPE BILL
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (FORCE) – Rape survivor advocacy and art group Force: Upsetting Rape Culture called Tuesday for swift congressional approval of legislation to crack down on campus rape, saying urgent action is needed to hold U.S. colleges accountable for an epidemic of sexual violence on their campuses. In a statement issued on the eve […]
RAPE SURVIVORS BUILD MONUMENT, CHANGE U.S. CULTURE
RAPE SURVIVORS BUILD MONUMENT, CHANGE US CULTURE This August, visitors across the US will witness stories from survivors of sexual violence emblazoned on 200 bright, red quilt squares. During a 13-city tour, The Monument Quilt will be displayed at public parks, town squares, college campuses and high school football fields from White River, SD to […]
PUBLIC MONUMENT TO SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE BEGINS MONTH-LONG TOUR ON AUGUST 9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2014 PUBLIC MONUMENT TO SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE BEGINS MONTH-LONG TOUR ON AUGUST 9 Starting August 9, visitors across the US will witness stories from survivors of sexual violence stitched together on 200 bright, red quilt squares. Larger than two basketball courts put together, the traveling quilt is part of […]
DURHAM TO HOST THE MONUMENT QUILT, PUBLICLY SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2014 DURHAM TO HOST THE MONUMENT QUILT, PUBLICLY SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE On the afternoon of August 24, residents of Durham will witness stories from survivors of sexual violence stitched together on 200 bright, red quilt squares. The Monument Quilt will be on display from 2pm to 6pm […]
QUEENS MUSEUM TO HOST THE MONUMENT QUILT, PUBLICLY SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2014 QUEENS MUSEUM TO HOST THE MONUMENT QUILT, PUBLICLY SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE On August 21, 2014, residents of New York City will witness stories from survivors of sexual violence stitched together on 200 bright, red quilt squares. The Monument Quilt will be on display from 1 to […]
PITTSBURGH TO HOST THE MONUMENT QUILT, PUBLICLY SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2014 PITTSBURGH TO HOST THE MONUMENT QUILT, PUBLICLY SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE On the evening of August 20, residents of Pittsburgh will witness stories from survivors of sexual violence stitched together on 200 bright, red quilt squares. The Monument Quilt will be on display from 4pm to 8pm […]
CHICAGO TO HOST THE MONUMENT QUILT, PUBLICLY SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2014 CHICAGO TO HOST THE MONUMENT QUILT, PUBLICLY SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND ABUSE In the afternoon of August 19, residents of Chicago will witness stories from survivors of sexual violence stitched together on 200 bright, red quilt squares. The Monument Quilt will be on display from 1pm to 5pm […]