Epple Seed Arts

Fostering a New World by facilitating artistic and cultural exchange and solidarity across borders, particularly between Haiti and the US

We purchase amazing crafts of Haitian artisans at a fair price and make them available in the US at fair prices. After covering costs, proceeds from sales go back into artisan communities, to promote solidarity through Artists and Activists Pilgrimage of Hope opportunities.

We are excited to partner with Beyond Borders in these efforts. Beyond Borders has a long time track record of building capacity in Haiti.

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The enduring spirit of Haitians through generations of struggle and community has forged a living tradition of artistic creativity and fine craftsmanship.

Testimony to the vibrant joy and hope of perhaps the most overcoming people the world has known:

Exquisite pieces are created from discarded metal drums
Expressive sculptures carved from river stone
Whimsical paper mache figures molded using old cement bags

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Artists and Activists — Pilgrimages of Hope in Haiti

Epple Seed Arts invites you to travel in Haiti sharing with artisans, visionaries and hands-on activists working for the betterment of their own lives and the life of our world. We offer this in collaboration with Beyond Borders’ Transformational Travel Program.

We go to learn. We come home with an understanding of how our life choices affect others in the world, an opportunity to bring the artisanship of Haitians to a broader appreciative audience and a vision for working to change foreign policies that hold people back, a vision rooted in relationships of solidarity.

Interested in a Pilgrimage experience?

The Epple Seed Arts Tap Tap is a traveling tribute to Haiti’s rich artistic tradition.

It was designed by artist Patrick Noze, who painted it in September of 2012 along with Jeff Rogers and members of the Central Florida community.

Today, the ESA Tap Tap is used to:

Promote Haitian art and culture;
Provide educational programming in the visual arts;
Extend access to ESA crafts by traveling to different cities.

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The economic opportunity of dignified craftsmanship and creativity provides a real alternative to dehumanizing factory work and enables families to thrive, send their children to school and to work in community with neighbors.

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We are looking for people of solidarity to help us find venues in various US cities for an art exposition in your city or home town. Are you interested in helping with this?

A purchase from Epple Seed Arts is not only a way to beautify your own home or garden, it is also a vital investment in the hope of a more equitable, joy filled and peaceful world for all.

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What We Do

We promote awareness and appreciation of the richness and beauty of Haitian culture, creativity and spirit. We work in collaboration with Beyond Borders and Haitian communities to help build movements to liberate people from oppression and isolation. We work to help Haitians build the movement to ensure dignified and sustainable livelihoods for all in the [...]

The Artists

The enduring spirit of Haitians through generations of struggle has forged a living tradition of artistic creativity and fine craftsmanship. Exquisite pieces are created from discarded metal drums, expressive sculptures carved from river stone and whimsical paper mache figures molded using old cement bags, testifying to the joy and hope of these people.

Pilgrimage of Hope

Epple Seed Arts invites North Americans to travel in Haiti, sharing with artisans, visionaries and hands on activists working for the betterment of their own lives and the life of our world. We travel in Haiti as Haitians do – without walls and barriers.

Make a Contribution

Beyond Borders equips Haitians with the skills and resources they need to build movements themselves to overcome some of Haiti’s most pressing issues. Ending child slavery, guaranteeing universal access to education, ending violence against women and girls, and supporting sustainable livelihoods are the movements we’re helping Haitians build. Learn More at the Beyond Borders website [...]

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Help Us via parent org, Beyond Borders:

Supporting Sustainable Livelihoods...

I would like to tell our visitors to always continue doing the work they’re doing, and even when they’ve arrived home to think about how we can continue in solidarity.

Haitian host father, after receiving a Pilgrimage group for a home stay in rural Haiti

We couldn’t believe the visitors would actually come stay with us. But when they arrived, it was like they were at home…

Haitian Host Mother, speaking about receiving Pilgrimage participants

I cannot begin to describe the impact on my life and the personal interior journey that began immediately upon return home.

So much of my heart remains with the people of Haiti.

Joel, Florida: Pilgrimage of Hope Alumni

This visit has brought a lot of encouragement to the members of our women’s group; it has motivated us to work even harder. Thank you so much!

Woman's group leader from rural Haiti, speaking about a recent Pilgrimage home stay

I was touched on so many levels—spiritual, cultural, emotional, and intellectual.

I felt God’s presence so strongly in the people I met.

Cara from Arizona: Transformational Travel Participant