Visions of America: The Spirit of Independence

Mildred Sandall Scott Gallery 3

Friday, May 22, 2026 – Saturday, November 28, 2026

The Yellowstone Art Museum celebrates the 250^th anniversary of the United States of America with the exhibition of the Kent Spirit of Independence Bicentennial Portfolio. The portfolio was created in 1974, sponsored by the Lorillard Tobacco Company and named after the Kent cigarette. Lorillard commissioned twelve of the country’s most celebrated artists to complete an edition of 125 lithographs or serigraphs which were then to be distributed to museums throughout the country. The inaugural exhibition of the portfolio was held at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

The artists featured in the Kent Bicentennial Portfolio responded to the prompt, “What does independence mean to me?”. Recognized for their leadership and high aesthetic standards, these artists, both men and women, explore the theme through diverse styles, concepts, and perspectives on American history.