US at 250: Civic Action in Chicago includes local artist responses to four founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Northwest Ordinance, US Constitution, and the Thirteenth Amendment.
Opening July 21! The People, We Are: Democracy, Justice, a More Perfect Union is a mural installation from Barrett Keithley that visually and emotionally explores the impact of the US Constitution, a document that laid the foundation for American democracy, while also reflecting the evolving struggle for equality and justice. Keithley’s work emphasizes that democracy is an ongoing, collective effort.
Barrett Keithley is a multi-disciplinary artist, cultural strategist, creative entrepreneur, and cofounder of Paint the City, whose work lives at the intersection of community healing, innovation, and powerful storytelling. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Keithley’s art is rooted in service—a value instilled early through daily volunteer work alongside his parents. That foundation became the heart of everything he creates: work that is deeply human, unapologetically Black, and fiercely transformational.
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