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Patchwork Storytelling Guild

Supporting the Art of The Oral Tradition of Storytelling

Supporting the Art of The Oral Tradition of StorytellingSupporting the Art of The Oral Tradition of Storytelling

About Us

Our Mission

 Patchwork promotes storytelling as a vibrant, contemporary art form, as well as a folk tradition, a way of celebrating life, and a tool for personal and social transformation. 

Our Vision

Patchwork's vision is to enable storytellers a forum to make complex ideas plain and meaningful through the art of storytelling, to highlight that similarities outweigh differences among people and cultures, and to forge paths to informed and humane decision-making.

Our Values

Authenticity 

Patchwork values the authentic voice and experience of the teller and the sharer.

Compassion

Patchwork values compassion as an integral component for the understanding, empathy, and transformation of self and society.

Creativity

Patchwork values the creativity of its members and the community, as well as the multiple interpretations and expressions of story to convey complex ideas.

Respect

Patchwork respects diverse people and cultures and welcomes their stories as a means to empathy, understanding, and action.

Social Connection

Patchwork holds story sharing as a necessary human activity and art form that serves to connect and fortify souls.

Growth/Wisdom

Patchwork recognizes that reflection with a focus to discern stories of the past, whether our own or those shared by others, prepares us for the stories of our future.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 Patchwork values the roles, lives, and contributions of our members, supporters, and the community-at-large whom we seek to serve.


Patchwork strives to maintain a diverse and respectful community environment where everyone feels included and free from harassment and discrimination.  Indeed, such understanding is at the heart of Patchwork's mission and vision.


Patchwork members and affiliates may be seen as representing Patchwork, and Patchwork will investigate any reports of  impropriety that undermine our core values and will take action  to prevent further harm.

Our History

Patchwork: A Storytelling Guild incorporated as a 501c3 non-profit organization in 1984 in response to the decline of storytelling in the oral tradition due, in part, to growing trends in multimedia and technology. 


But there is so much more to the story, and we're working to discover Patchwork's roots.   If you were there in the 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's or even more recently and would like to share your story as it weaves in and out with Patchwork's, please contact us.


In the meantime, Patchwork remains dedicated to the survival of the art form and provides opportunities for training, performance, and education, along with encouragement and an open forum for storytellers and audiences to connect. 


Patchwork is member supported.

Land Acknowledgement

  As a step toward honoring the truth and achieving healing and reconciliation, our organization commits to open all public events and gatherings with a statement acknowledging the traditional Native lands on which we stand. Such statements become truly meaningful when coupled with authentic relationships and sustained commitment. We therefore commit to move beyond words into programs and actions that fully embody a commitment to Indigenous rights and cultural equity.  

Our Plea and Thanks

 Patchwork recognizes the dedication of its members to produce and make available high quality storytelling programs and instruction for all people, and for its diligence in valuing and promoting its artists. 

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Land Acknowledgement

 As a step toward honoring the truth and achieving healing and reconciliation, our organization commits to open all public events and gatherings with a statement acknowledging the traditional Native lands on which we stand. Such statements become truly meaningful when coupled with authentic relationships and sustained commitment. We therefore commit to move beyond words into programs and actions that fully embody a commitment to Indigenous rights and cultural equity. 

Patchwork earned the Guildstar Platinum Seal of Transparency

Officers

Denise McCormack

Denise McCormack

Denise McCormack

President of Patchwork: A Storytelling Guild

Executive Director

Webmaster

Communications & Marketing

Ingrid Bohn

Denise McCormack

Denise McCormack

Treasurer of Patchwork: A Storytelling Guild

Advisory Board

Vernyce Dannells

Michele Belluomini

Michele Belluomini

Michele Belluomini

Michele Belluomini

Michele Belluomini



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