United for 250 - National Scrollathon Campaign
Help Us Unite America!
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, support Scrollathon® as it brings people together across all 50 states, 5 territories, and D.C. through art, storytelling, and connection. With your help, we’ll complete our most ambitious journey yet—uniting the country in 56 legacy artworks for the Semiquincentennial.
NATIONAL SCROLLATHON GIVING LEVELS
Major Gifts
$100,000 - National Sponsor
What You Make Possible:
Your gift supports the Scrollathon in the remaining states and territories, helping bring people together to create art, share stories, and represent the nation’s cultural legacy. You help make the national Scrollathon exhibition at the Kennedy Center possible—reaching millions.
What You Get:
• Recognition as a National Scrollathon Visionary on Scrollathon.org and in national materials
• A signed 12" x 12" Scrollathon maquette by Steven and William Ladd
• Invitation to a private studio visit or virtual conversation
• The option to dedicate your gift in honor or memory of someone
• A heartfelt thank-you from the artists
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$50,000 - State Sponsor
What You Make Possible:
Your gift fully sponsors a Scrollathon in one of the remaining states or territories—bringing 100 people together to create collaborative artworks, share personal stories, and contribute to their state’s Legacy Artwork. You help ensure every corner of the country is represented in this historic project.
What You Get:
• Recognition as a Scrollathon State Sponsor on Scrollathon.org and in national materials
• The opportunity to choose a state (based on availability)
• A limited-edition print of the Legacy Artwork created in your sponsored state
• A 12" x 12" Scrollathon maquette by Steven and William Ladd
• A personal thank-you from Steven and William Ladd
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$25,000 - Match Funder
What You Make Possible:
Your gift makes it possible for a school, museum, or community that lacks funding to host a Scrollathon. You’ll help bring together up to 100 participants—many experiencing their first collaborative art-making process—and ensure their stories are represented in the national exhibition at the Kennedy Center.
What You Get:
• Recognition as a Scrollathon Champion on Scrollathon.org and in national materials
• The opportunity to match your gift to a specific museum or school (based on need)
• A limited-edition print of the Legacy Artwork created through the matched Scrollathon
• A 12" x 12" Scrollathon maquette by Steven and William Ladd
• A personal thank-you from Steven and William Ladd
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Support
$10,000 - Scrollathon Maquette
What You Make Possible:
Your gift helps fund one Scrollathon session—bringing together up to 25 participants to create a collaborative artwork and share their personal stories. You ensure that voices from one of the remaining states or territories are included in the national exhibition at the Kennedy Center.
What You Get:
• A handcrafted 12" x 12" Scrollathon maquette in your choice of color (from 12 available options)
• Recognition as a Scrollathon Contributor on Scrollathon.org
• A personal thank-you from Steven and William Ladd
• Follow-up email to confirm your maquette color selection and shipping address
• Maquette ships within 4–6 weeks of donation
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$1,000 — Scroll Story Advocate
What You Make Possible:
Your gift helps bring a Scrollathon to life—supporting the materials, coordination, and storytelling that make each session possible. You help ensure that a specific school, museum, or community can participate in this national movement.
What You Get:
• Your name listed on the back of the Souvenir Publication for the Scrollathon you help support
• A mailed copy of the Souvenir Publication from that event
• Recognition as a Scrollathon Advocate on Scrollathon.org
• A personal thank-you from Steven and William Ladd
• Follow-up email to confirm your name and mailing address
• Souvenir Publication ships approximately three months after the conclusion of the Scrollathon program it is designed for
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$250 - 2026 Calendar
What You Make Possible:
Your gift helps cover the costs for a participant to take part in a Scrollathon—supporting materials, staff, and travel in one of the remaining states or territories. You help ensure every voice has a place in this national celebration.
What You Get:
• A 2026 Semiquincentennial Calendar featuring 12 Legacy Artworks from Scrollathon programs across the country
• Designed to mark America’s 250th anniversary, this calendar is both a celebration and a keepsake of this historic moment
• Recognition as a 2026 Calendar Supporter on Scrollathon.org
• A personal thank-you from Steven and William Ladd
• Follow-up email to confirm your mailing address
• Calendar ships by December 2025
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🖼 $150 - Legacy Artwork Poster
What You Make Possible:
Your gift helps cover travel and logistics for one of our Scrollathon team members—ensuring we can reach every remaining state and territory. You help bring this project to communities far and wide.
What You Get:
• An 17" x 22" limited-edition poster featuring a Legacy Artwork created during the Scrollathon
• Choose from a curated selection of designs representing different states
• Printed on heavyweight paper and shipped in a protective tube
• Recognition as a Poster Supporter on Scrollathon.org
• A personal thank-you from Steven and William Ladd
• Follow-up email to confirm your mailing address and design choice
• Poster ships within 4–6 weeks of donation
Poster designs will grow over time—collect them all as each new Scrollathon is completed!
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Show Some Love
$50 - Scrollathon Pin
What You Make Possible:
Your gift helps supply materials for a Scrollathon session—including fabric, dowel rods, pins, and markers. You support the hands-on creative process that brings each participant’s story to life.
What You Get:
• A Scrollathon pin designed by artist Mackenzie Becker
• Beautifully crafted and perfect for jackets, bags, or pinboards
• Recognition as a Pin Supporter on Scrollathon.org
• A personal thank-you from Steven and William Ladd
• Follow-up email to confirm your mailing address
• Pin ships within 4–6 weeks of donation
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🌀 $25 - Scroll Sticker
What You Make Possible:
Your gift helps cover everyday essentials that keep our Scrollathon moving—from printing costs and mailing supplies to labels and packaging. You help ensure every element of the experience is thoughtful and well-crafted.
What You Get:
• A Scrollathon souvenir sticker, designed by our beloved graphic collaborator Claude Skelton
• The same sticker featured on our signature souvenir tins
• Recognition as a Sticker Supporter on Scrollathon.org
• A personal thank-you from Steven and William Ladd
• Follow-up email to confirm your mailing address
• Sticker ships within 4–6 weeks of donation
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🌀 $10 - Digital Hug
What You Make Possible:
Your gift supports the final details that bring each Scrollathon to life—helping us reach more communities, tell more stories, and complete this national journey.
What You Get:
• A digital hug in the form of a photo of Steven and William Ladd, sent straight to your inbox
• A private moment of joy—no public listing, just love
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Create Your Own Giving Tier!
What You Make Possible:
Want to support the National Scrollathon in a way that’s uniquely you? Whether you're honoring someone special, supporting a specific region, or just want to contribute in your own way—you’ll help bring people together through art, storytelling, and connection.
What You Get:
• A personal follow-up from Steven and William to thank you and learn what matters most to you
• Recognition based on your gift level (or kept anonymous—your choice)
• A customized experience or thank-you aligned with your giving
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photo: Daniel Perales for the Sarasota Art Museum
Donations are tax deductible:
Scrollathon Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization. Donation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact information:
William Ladd
917-650-0557
william@stevenandwilliam.com
Donate by check:
Make check payable to:
Scrollathon Inc.
Mail to:
Steven and William Ladd
526 West 26th Street Suite 1004
New York, New York 10001
Donate by ACH Transfer:
Bank name: Citibank, N.A.
Bank Address:
322 West 23rd Street
New York, New York 10011
ACH Routing: 021000089
ACH Account: 6882410948
Memo: National Scrollathon
Interested in being a sponsor?
Interested in sponsoring a Scrollathon in a specific location? Let’s connect! steven@stevenandwilliam.com
Scrollathon programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
What You Make Possible:
Your gift helps bring a Scrollathon to life—supporting the materials, coordination, and storytelling that make each session possible. You help ensure that a specific school, museum, or community can participate in this national movement.
What You Get:
• Your name listed on the back of the Souvenir Publication for the Scrollathon you help support
• A mailed copy of the Souvenir Publication from that event
• Recognition as a Scrollathon Advocate on Scrollathon.org
• A personal thank-you from Steven and William Ladd
• Follow-up email to confirm your name and mailing address
• Souvenir Publication ships approximately three months after the conclusion of the Scrollathon program it is designed for