We Changed our name and website!
SAORI Arts NYC is now Intertwine Arts!
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Who we are
A nonprofit organization that brings free-form weaving to people of all ages with developmental, mental, or physical challenges
What We Do
Provide onsite and virtual weaving workshops
Offer staff trainings exploring weaving and SAORI philosophy
Create a safe environment for learning new skills
Nurture freedom of expression and inner strengths
Provide a lasting source of accomplishment
Top: Ion sharing his weaving experience at the reception. Middle: Ion holding one of his weavings over zoom. Bottom: One of Ion’s woven artworks.
Ion’s Story
Artist Ion Balaurea has woven with SAORI Arts NYC and AHRC NYC for two years, resulting in an exhibition including his work at the Baychester Public Library. He shared moving words at the reception:
“Yarn crafting is so important to me. I can get lost in it metaphorically, but also physically--you should see my room.
Most importantly yarn reminds me of some of the challenges all of us are facing right now.
To use it as a metaphor: Yarn and life can be messy, but we can get through slowly by finding the end pieces and untangling it.”
Ion’s fiber skills can be seen on display not just at the library, but also at MoMA’s exhibit How Are You? on view through March 31st 2022.
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With your contribution we can help transform
lives through free-form weaving.
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professional arts materials for our programs.
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or use your skills as an advisor?
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All proceeds go directly to benefit the work of SAORI Arts NYC.
Products have been made by either weavers with disabilities or other SAORI artists who have donated their work.
