National Scrollathon Comes to LongHouse Reserve

Artists Steven and William Ladd will bring their National Scrollathon to LongHouse Reserve on Saturday, October 25, inviting members of the East Hampton community to participate in hands-on art-making workshops that will contribute to a national, collaborative artwork celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Participants will create scrolls from colorful webbing — one to keep and one to add to a permanent sculpture that will represent the East End when all 50 states and U.S. territories come together in a massive installation at The Kennedy Center in 2026. The project aims to showcase the diversity and unity of the American experience through creative expression.

The Scrollathon is a signature community engagement initiative developed by the Ladd brothers in 2006. Designed to foster storytelling, reflection, and connection, the project has traveled nationwide, including installations in Brooklyn, Atlanta and Parkland, Florida. The East Hampton workshops will be held throughout the day, with materials provided and guidance by the artists.

“This is about uniting America,” said William Ladd. “Working across the country, telling the American story, and involving people from all walks of life.”

LongHouse Reserve previously hosted the Ladds’ interactive sculpture “Right Here. Right Now.” in 2022. The Ladd brothers are known for blending fine art, craft, and design in community-driven projects. Their work spans from intricate sculptures to large-scale public installations, often incorporating recycled or found materials. Based in New York, their past projects have included collaborations with students, incarcerated individuals, veterans and survivors of violence.

LongHouse Reserve is at 133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton. For details, visit longhouse.org.