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Patchwork Storytelling Guild

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

BECOME A MEMBER OF PATCHWORK

Annual Membership: $25 / per household


Join our storytelling community and support the art of the oral tradition.  


Your gift helps amplify diverse voices and keep our programs accessible to all. 


For your convenience, payments are accepted online or via mail.  


The membership application is available to download and print for mail-in applications.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Membership

Benefits of Membership

As a member of Patchwork, you will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Opportunities to tell stories in Patchwork events
  • Story Coaching   
  • Discount on your membership in the National Storytelling Network 
  • Notices from organizations that are seeking storytellers
  • An opportunity to learn and apply new skills as an organizational member
  • Voting rights in the organization
  • A right to hold office or form or participate on a committee
  • and so much more....


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Community Outreach

Patchwork: A Storytelling Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984 with the mission to promote storytelling as both a vibrant art form and a tool for personal and social transformation. Originally formed in response to the decline of storytelling in the oral tradition, Patchwork has remained committed to preserving and revitalizing storytelling through training, performance, and education, with an emphasis on community engagement and inclusion. We believe in the power of stories from all backgrounds and cultures and work to create opportunities for diverse communities to share their voices and visions.


Throughout its history, Patchwork has provided an open forum for storytellers and audiences, offering events that connect people through the shared experience of storytelling. These events include performances, workshops, and community outreach programs that strive to make storytelling accessible to a wide range of audiences. In response to contemporary trends and challenges—including the aging of members and the COVID-19 pandemic—Patchwork has embraced virtual programming and collaborated with cultural venues such as The Rotunda in Philadelphia and the Ice House in Bethlehem, PA, to expand its reach.


The organization remains a member-supported entity, currently governed by a Board of Directors composed of diverse professionals in the arts and community development. Board members include Denise McCormack (President), Ingrid Bohn (Treasurer), Doug Roydon (Director/Owner of Ice House), Gina Renzi (Director of The Rotunda), Norm Williams (President of Folk Arts Consortium), and other advisory members. Together, they guide Patchwork’s efforts to engage communities, promote the storytelling tradition, and sustain the organization’s growth and legacy.


Patchwork’s funding efforts are currently focused on supporting storytelling community events, particularly at the Ice House in Bethlehem. These events aim to foster an inclusive environment where storytellers can connect with audiences and be compensated for their work. Funding would be directed toward modest stipends for storytellers and to expand the organization’s promotional efforts, ensuring that storytelling remains accessible to all.


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Storyteller

Enjoy access to storytelling and professional development opportunities, including swaps, circles, and exclusive coaching sessions.

Story Lover

Support storytelling, sit back, and relax, and soak up hearty tales.

Story Community

Be part of our community.  Join a coaching session.

It's human nature to SEEK OUT AND TELL stories.

VOLUNTEER(S) wANTED

Marketing and Social Media Project Assistant

We are looking for a volunteer(s) to 


  • create and/or update a directory of resources related to media contacts and calendars
  • help promote and regulate our online web and social media platforms

This is a great opportunity to support Patchwork and the arts and for anyone interested in working with a nonprofit to expand their resume, portfolio, and skill level.


Qualifications:


  • Ability to follow directions
  • Detail oriented
  • Familiar with Google Docs, Sheets preferred


Training available.


Note: Interviews will be conducted via Zoom at mutually convenient times.


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Patchwork Membership Application to download and print.


For members who want to create their member account to access Members Only pages, open the instruction pdf. below.

Patchwork Membership Application 2020 (pdf)Download
Members Only Instructions for Accessing pages on website (pdf)Download

Your support enables us to meet our goals and fund our mission.

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