Printmaking by the People: Silkscreens & Signatures!

Silkscreens & Signatures!

Sunday, June 22  |  1:00 pm- 4:00 pm  |  The Arts League  |  4226 Spruce Street   |  Free

Join artist Kathryn Lien and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Then, make your own poster with a message that you think should be included in an updated Declaration of Independence!

Participants will take a deep dive into the history of the Declaration itself, the writers and who they ripped off, and some lesser-known Philadelphians who brought the Declaration to the masses. Participants will learn how to screen print and take home an original work inspired by the document and our fair city’s storied past.

No prior printmaking experience is necessary. Ages 16 and above. Register for event here.

This event is presented in collaboration with The Arts League on June 22 and June 28. Choose the date that works best for you!

This event is part of Mural Arts’ Printmaking by the People, a city-wide project that will help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration by asking Philadelphians the question, if the Declaration were to be written today, what rights would you want it to include? Come join us and have a chance for your work to serve as inspiration for an upcoming mural and to be shown in an exhibition at the Parkway Central Library in 2026.