project overview
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Kennedy Center exhibited a collaborative, large-scale visual art installation created by the Ladd brothers and 250,000 participants from all 50 states and territories, displayed from May 29–June 29, 2026 on the Kennedy Center North Plaza.
The artists guided participants to make two fabric scrolls—one inscribed with a personal story, and one part of a larger artwork. The scrolls were then brought together in a wooden frame and affixed into place. The participants’ portraits were later incorporated into a photographic mural and a souvenir brochure. Powerhouse Arts managed the entire printing scope, producing 475 Dibond panels, including 112 large-scale works.
Over the preceding two years, the artists engaged communities in partnership with museums, art centers, and service organizations across all 50 states, five territories, Washington, D.C., and Native Community Regional Centers to create a spectacular, multidimensional impression of American national unity, bringing the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of our country together in the nation’s capital.
To learn more about The National Scrollathon®️ watch the Youtube video.
Project Team Members (Powerhouse Arts Staff):
Alondra Acevedo, Dennis Hrehowsik
Materials & Dimensions:
UV printing on Dibond
Commissioner/Funder/Presenter(s):
The Kennedy Center
