The Names Project NI

Visit the MAC to see a collection of AIDS memorial quilts from Northern Ireland and commemorate the upcoming World AIDS Day. 

The exhibition is on from 2pm-5pm on Saturday 30th of November. 

You will be able to see the quilts traditionally displayed on the floor. Rainbow Project will be there to share an information leaflet about the history and purpose of the AIDS memorial quilt ('the NAMES Project') and on HIV as it is today. They will also offer advice on HIV and or LGBTQIA+ support services. 

Access information: The MAC is an accessible venue with two no-step entrances, two lifts and accessible toilets. There is no cost to visit the venue or exhibition.  For more information about visiting the MAC visit their website https://themaclive.com/your-visit

For more information on the Rainbow Project visit their website https://www.rainbow-project.org/ 

This event is organised by Leo Lardie, the Rainbow Project. There is an eventbrite booking page, tickets are free

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aids-memorial-quilt-exhibition-tickets-1069054734489?aff=erellivmlt&keep_tld=1

Here is a UTV news report on the US and Irish Names Quilts on show in the Guildhall in 1991.