The Power Tree represents a framework for
the movement.
It guides the work of the Million Artist Movement and illustrates the vision of MAM.
Imagined out of the need to bring together and recognize the many powerful initiatives working for the liberation of Black people around the world.
Connecting to one another so that we can see our contributions to the larger movement.
It embodies the extensive power we the people have to resist, rise up, celebrate, honor, dismantle, revolt, imagine, and build together.
Origins
MAM has been quilting since 2014. Our Power Tree Quilting emerged through our relationship with Thelma Buckner at the Piece by Piece quilt shop in St. Paul. Our quilts appear in marches, at rallies and gatherings and total approximately 1,000 square feet
Memorial Quilts
Created by community for families who have lost loved ones to police violence; this summer we presented Valerie Castile with 2 beautiful quilts
George Floyd Square
In the summer of 2020, we held quilting sessions at George Floyd Square and created over 11 community quilts.
Make Your Square
What do you want to say to the community from a place of power, love, and support?
Quilt Gallery
Quilting Roots
Quilting for Liberation
George Floyd Square
Quilting for Juneteenth
2024 Quilts
2023 Quilts
2022 Quilts
Banner Quilts