The National Mall in DC is home to an array of timeless monuments, attracting millions of visitors who travel from all over the world to witness the commemorations of the most pivotal leaders and moments in US history. But is America’s most iconic public square set in stone? Amidst this 700-acre landscape marked by statues of Lincoln, Jefferson, and Dr. King, have you considered what might be missing? Whose voices and histories would you like to see represented here? What if the commemoration of the American story were up to you? These are the questions the team behind Beyond Granite is asking. Over the next two years, the Trust for @theNationalMall—in a groundbreaking partnership with the @NationalParkService, the National Capital Planning Commission (@ncpcgov), @Monument_Lab, and Justice and Sustainability Associates (@jsallc)— will facilitate the selection of a series of temporary commemorative installations and programs, created by artists from around the country, on and around the National Mall, with the hope of extending the program for years to come. Welcome to our celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month! Throughout October, Mellon is exploring civic engagement outside the ballot box as we open a window into the public squares of tomorrow, by way of some of the most exciting arts and humanities projects happening today. 🔗 Explore this story and more at the link in our bio. -- #NAHM #Arts #Humanities #Art #Monument #MonumentsProject #WashingtonDC @NationalParkFoundation