Palestine Museum US Fund
Dedicated to preserving, showcasing and celebrating Palestinian culture, the Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut maintains a permanent collection of art by Palestinian artists and a research library of books about Palestinian history and culture. This fund at CAAP support the Museum's initiatives.
Current Campaign:
In the face of unspeakable devastation – when words fall short – art is a powerful expression.
The Palestine Museum US and the Palestine History Tapestry (PHT) are working with Palestinian women artisans from across Palestine and the diaspora, to express the Gaza genocide through the thousand-year-old Palestinian tradition of tatreez embroidery. You can support the creation and unveiling of this important work.
100 embroidered panels stitch scenes of atrocity and survival, transforming photo documentation of Gaza into handcrafted record. The Gaza Genocide Tapestry resists efforts of censorship and erasure. It is a testimony to the genocide of Palestinians and Palestinian resilience.
Two of the 100 embroidered panels
This work is guided by a set of values that honors and recognizes Palestinian artisans:
- Connected Despite Displacement: The women creating these pieces carry their own stories of displacement and separation from home. They are scattered across occupied territories, borders, refugee camps and other lands. Although physically disconnected, they are bound together through their craft and collaboration to bring The Gaza Genocide Tapestry to life.
- Artisan-Determined Commission: All of the Palestinian tatreez artisans set their own fees and terms. In a world where traditional crafts are often exploited, appropriated and undervalued, this project respects the labor and expertise of the women who carry these traditions forward while sustaining their livelihoods through their craft.
- On the World Stage: The Gaza Genocide Tapestry will be premiered in an exhibition titled Gaza: No Words at the 2026 Venice Biennale from May 9 to November 22. The Biennale is one of the world’s most prominent cultural stages, often referred to as the “Olympics of the art world.” While many countries are represented through national pavilions, Palestine is not, making this exhibition a critical opportunity to bring Palestinian artistic expression and testimony to the world stage.
Support This Work: This grassroots effort is powered largely by volunteers.
All funds collected will support artisan production and coordination, exhibition fees, shipping and installation Donations of all sizes are welcomed with sponsorship opportunities and recognition available at $500, $2,000, and $10,000 amounts.
More ABout the Museum
Through its various cultural programmings such as author talks, lectures on Palestinian history, concerts, cultural events and films, the Palestine Museum US brings to life the Palestinian story from the perspectives of Palestinians of all different backgrounds.
Being the first Palestinian museum in the Western Hemisphere, the Museum is a trailblazer in uplifting the cultural legacy of its culture, while ensuring that visitors gain a multi-dimensional and appreciation for the Palestinian experience.
