Bay Area artist Beth Grossman will be at the Center For Creativity on November 22, 2025 from 1-3 pm for the Fall of Freedom art event, where she'll continue her ongoing project of engaging the public in dialogue about the U.S. Constitution. The Brisbane resident has spent twelve years hand-copying the Constitution onto vintage bank money bags using a quill pen, working at historically significant sites like Mount Rushmore and the Liberty Bell. Concerned about the role of big money in politics, she invites people to experience the slow, deliberate act of scribing with a quill—a process she finds deepens the connection between people and these foundational words.

Grossman, a trained graphic artist and "typography geek," taught herself the calligraphy style of the original Constitution and has created participatory installations like "Constitution Central" where visitors can try their hand at quill writing while reflecting on what they cherish about the Constitution. As a sociopolitical artist whose work has been exhibited at venues including the Contemporary Jewish Museum and the de Young, she sees art as a way to create community dialogue and civic engagement, providing a nonpartisan space where people can connect and consider their civic duty.

This event coincides with Fall of Freedom, a national two-day open invitation to artists, creators, and communities to celebrate the experiences, cultures, and identities that shape the fabric of our nation.

Free and open to the public. No art experience necessary. No advance registration required.