Artists have always been at the center of the nation’s soul. The artists of O Say Can You See … the Soul of Our Nation create images and perspectives that transcend politics, encourage hope, and advance the vision of a just society where all can experience opportunity, and enjoy liberty and happiness. Juried by Jeff Raz, curated by Barbara Kibbe & Nanette Wylde.

Barbara Kibbe begins every day by drawing a breath and trying to envision what is possible without ignoring the current reality. This practice has led her to create a new body of work, Drawing Breath: Safe Keeping, a collection of art books and containers fashioned from Kibbe’s inventory of 50+ years of printmaking. The books and containers hold aspirations, affirmations, and predictions to help us envision the future we want for ourselves, our families, our communities, and our country.

Wellbeing of the Future is an interactive art installation showcasing the top thematic visions of San Mateo County 50 years from now — co-created by youth throughout the City through the Futures Commission's intergenerational design challenge series.

This installation imagines conversations overheard in the mess hall of the USS Enterprise, using science fiction as a lens through which to examine our own world. The dialogue invites viewers to consider how we might build a more equitable, compassionate, and functional society—one where disagreement can coexist with empathy, and where community can be found across differences.