“We the People” are the opening words of the United States Constitution’s Preamble, which outlines the Constitution’s goals and justification. The phrase affirms that the US government serves its citizens, and that the people are the ultimate source of the government’s power. The Preamble’s 52 words describe the ideal of what the government can be and do. The Preamble’s goals include:

Forming a more perfect union

Establishing justice

Ensuring domestic tranquility

Providing for common defense

Promoting general welfare

Securing liberty for present and future generations.

Studio Montclair invites artists to submit work that illustrates our fellow citizens in the process of living their lives and participating in the 250 year old experiment in democracy that is the United States of America. Artists are encouraged to think out of the box when choosing what aspect of the above goals they depict.

Apply online via CaFE: https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17834/CAFE