We the People, developed by Crystal Bridges, presents the founding documents of the United States in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.
Original prints of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed in depth. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.
Virtual Tour
Explore the virtual reality tour for a journey through We the People as it is presented in the galleries at Crystal Bridges from July 2022 - January 2023. Simply click around the room to move, get a close view of objects, and read interpretation labels.
Landmark US Supreme Court Cases
Take a journey through time as we explore some of the landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped the nation.
Test Your Constitutional Trivia
How well do you know the US Constitution? Test your knowledge about the founding documents of the United States and the people who created them
K-12 Classroom Resources
Bring the Constitution into your classroom! Use these resources, developed by our Museum Educators, to engage your class in thoughtful discussions about art and civic values.
Programs
Listen and watch as artists and speakers have thoughtful conversations about the country’s founding ideals.
View the full list of upcoming We the PEople ProgramsThe Constitution Explained
iCivics Video Series
iCivics presents a comprehensive, short-form video series explaining the text, history, and relevance of the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and additional amendments.
View all videos on icivics.orgExhibition sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin
Learning and engagement programming for
We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by:
Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr. Foundation | Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates, & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. | Johnny and Jeanie Morris, Bass Pro Shops | Alturas Foundation | Harriet and Warren Stephens, Stephens Inc. | Sotheby’s | Bob and Becky Alexander | Marybeth and Micky Mayfield | Lamar and Shari Steiger | Jeff and Sarah Teague / Citizens Bank | Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities | Avis and Bill Bailey | Scarlett and Neff Basore | June Carter Family | Terri and Chuck Erwin | Jackye and Curtis Finch | The Harrison and Rhonda French Family | Jim and Susan von Gremp | Laurice Hachem | Shannon and Charles Holley | Valorie and Randy Lawson / Lawco Energy Group | Donna and Mack McLarty | Steve and Susan Nelson | Neal and Gina Pendergraft | Helen Porter | JT and Imelda Rose | Lee and Linda Scott | Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Catherine and Michael Mayton, Trustees | William Reese Company
