Sewing a Path to Freedom (2019) 
BARAT FOUNDATION with SUE DALY

The Underground Railroad was the first civil rights movement in the country. The most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad was Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave responsible for helping over 300 slaves escape to freedom in the North. Ms. Tubman came through Newark and was harbored in the underground passageways at the First Presbyterian Church on Broad Street. The A.M.E. Zion church was also noted for its Underground Railroad activity. Black Abolitionists of the Newark church included Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and Frederick Douglass. Sewing a Path to Freedom shares a series of quilt patterns that were packed with codes to assist in one’s journey to freedom.

About Barat Foundation:
The Barat Foundation is a 501(C) 3 not for profit corporation based in Newark NJ. Over the past 20 years the foundation has worked with thousands of children, youth and families creating “Public Art by the Public”, creating large scale public art projects throughout the city and beyond. Promoting peace, diversity, and social justice, the Barat Foundation brings art making and professional artists to communities, children and youth often excluded from the art world, and honors their collective vision in the public landscape. The Barat Foundation's larger than life sculptural representations, the Animodules™, have been named Newark’s Official Peace Ambassadors” by the office of the Mayor, as they represent the creativity and aspirations of Newark’s children and youth.

About featured Artist Sue Daly:
Sue Daly is a master muralist specializing in custom designs for mural production and managing public artwork experiences engaging the public in the creation of large community projects for public display. She has illustrated 4 published children’s books and has won 12 awards. Susan Daly Art & Design specializes in large canvas projects for residential and commercial applications, and has extensive experience in on-site fine art renderings. Sue's client list includes the City of Atlantic City, the Wildwood Convention Center, Showboat Casino, Harrah’s Casino, Claridge Casino, Tropicana Casino, Borgata Casino, Sands Casino, Caesar’s Casino, Bally’s Wild West CasinoDover Downs Casino, Delaware; Niagara Falls Casino, New York; Windsor Casino, Windsor, Canada and hundreds of others too numerous to list.

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