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Morgan O'Hara's Handwriting the Constitution

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Fine Art Arts and Performance Community Building Educational Event

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 9:00 AM –

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 3:00 PM CDT (GMT-5)

Private Location (sign in to display)

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Handwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O'Hara. It invites people from all walks of life to gather in public spaces to handwrite the United States Constitution or other documents created to protect human rights and freedoms. The project was developed to encourage participants to deepen their understanding of these foundational texts, become more aware of the rights they protect, and engage in a reflective practice that promotes focus, contemplation, and civic awareness.

The exhibition Handwriting the Constitution, the campus visit of Morgan O'Hara, and all related public programs are made possible through the generous support of the Norman Miller Center for Peace, Justice, and Public Understanding. Join us in this Semiquincentennial year by engaging directly with the Constitution and reflecting on its continuing role in the promise of American democracy.

Agenda

Upcoming Events

Thu, Sep 03, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Morgan O’Hara Artist Lecture

Join artist Morgan O'Hara for a special artist lecture in conjunction with her exhibition, Handwriting the Constitution, currently on view in the Godschalx Gallery. O'Hara will discuss the origins and development of this ongoing social art project, which invites participants to handwrite the United States Constitution and other human rights documents as a form of reflection, civic engagement, and public dialogue. The lecture offers an opportunity to learn more about the project's history, its impact on communities across the country, and the role of art in fostering democratic participation and civic awareness.

The exhibition Handwriting the Constitution, the campus visit of Morgan O'Hara, and all related public programs are made possible through the generous support of the Norman Miller Center for Peace, Justice, and Public Understanding.

Thu, Sep 03, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Handwriting the Constitution Drop-In Session with Morgan O'Hara

Join artist Morgan O'Hara for a special drop-in session of Handwriting the Constitution, her ongoing social art project that invites participants to hand-copy the United States Constitution and other human rights documents. Working alongside the artist, participants are encouraged to engage deeply with the text through writing, fostering reflection on democratic values, civic responsibility, and the rights and freedoms these documents protect. No prior experience is necessary!

The exhibition Handwriting the Constitution, the campus visit of Morgan O'Hara, and all related public programs are made possible through the generous support of the Norman Miller Center for Peace, Justice, and Public Understanding.

Thu, Sep 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Constitution Day Handwriting the Constitution Drop-In Session

Join us on Constitution Day for a drop-in Handwriting the Constitution session from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants are invited to contribute to artist Morgan O'Hara's ongoing social art project by hand-copying portions of the United States Constitution. No prior experience is necessary. Stop by anytime to engage in this reflective practice and explore the rights, freedoms, and civic responsibilities embodied in this foundational document.

The exhibition Handwriting the Constitution, the campus visit of Morgan O'Hara, and all related public programs are made possible through the generous support of the Norman Miller Center for Peace, Justice, and Public Understanding.

Fri, Oct 02, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Fall of Freedom Handwriting the Constitution Drop-In Session

As part of the national Fall of Freedom initiative, join us for a drop-in Handwriting the Constitution session and contribute to artist Morgan O'Hara's ongoing social art project. Participants are invited to hand-copy portions of the United States Constitution while reflecting on the role of civic engagement, democratic values, and the rights and freedoms protected by this foundational document. No prior experience is necessary.

The exhibition Handwriting the Constitution, the campus visit of Morgan O'Hara, and all related public programs are made possible through the generous support of the Norman Miller Center for Peace, Justice, and Public Understanding.

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