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Guam-CNMI adds to America's 250th anniversary art exhibit

A large sculpture of a "Saipan" sign in shades of orange.
Naina Rao
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KPRG News
A view of the "Saipan" sign in the Northern part of the island.

The National Scrollathon workshops in Guam and the CNMI brought together participants to create art for the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.

The project encourages them to reflect on America’s future through art expression. Artists Steven and William Ladd led the sessions.

William said, “We’re doing a series of workshops and sessions where different groups from the community of all different ages, abilities and backgrounds come to participate. [They] make a work of art for themselves…that expresses their own story.”

Steven says that’s what makes this project unique. “All these people from all different walks of life and talking to them about what makes them special and what makes their state or their territory special, and seeing the connections between all the different places,” he said.

The final pieces will be showcased in Washington D.C.

Bryan is a seasoned journalist based in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, reporting on regional issues for KPRG News.