UNITED WE CREATE

United We Create is a community-driven public art initiative that brings together youth, families, and residents in a collaborative creative process exploring shared histories, civic values, and collective visions for the future.

Through storytelling workshops, local history research, and hands-on design sessions, participants work alongside a lead artist to shape a mural that reflects both national themes and Freeport’s unique sense of place. Rooted in connection and creativity, the project invites community voices to help tell a broader American story - one that is inclusive, reflective, and forward-looking.

The completed mural will be unveiled during a public celebration, Freedom on the Rocks: A Celebration of United We Create, on September 12, 2026.

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This initiative is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, with additional federal support from the National Endowment for the Arts. These investments highlight the vital role of the arts in strengthening communities, expanding access to cultural experiences, and supporting working artists across Illinois.