CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 7, 2026) — The Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) is continuing its celebration of print’s pivotal role in the American Revolution—and its enduring relevance today—through the presentation of limited-edition prints to area schools.
PICA and the PICA Foundation is proud to present limited edition print “We the People” to Dr. Josh Oxendine of Easley High School in Easley, SC. The print was presented by PICA Foundation Trustee Craig Ragsdale of Martin Printing in Easley, SC and Terrie McKee, PICA’s Director of Member Engagement.
PICA is proud to re-release a collection of historic art prints that celebrate both the birth of our nation and the vital role print played in shaping it. These signed, numbered prints honoring American print history, were originally commissioned by The PICA Foundation for the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution by artists Mort Künstler and Ward Nichols. Mort Künstler died in February 2025, so his paintings will increase in value.
PICA and The PICA Foundation are donating limited-edition prints of “The First Amendment” or “We the People” to participating schools across North and South Carolina. To date, 39 middle and high schools in the Carolinas have selected their preferred framed print.
To further support educators, PICA has developed a companion resource paper exploring how print shaped communication, political thought, and civic engagement during the nation’s founding. This resource is available to teachers who receive the prints; it’s also available at https://bit.ly/PICA250.
PICA leadership emphasizes that the 250th anniversary is not only an opportunity to reflect on history, but also to highlight print’s ongoing impact on communities, communication, and career pathways.
Prints are also available for sale with proceeds from each purchase directly support print and graphic communications education across North and South Carolina. By investing in these timeless pieces of American history—told through the eyes of printers, artists, and craftsmen—you’re also helping to shape the future of print in the Carolinas. View the collection at https://bit.ly/PICA250.
The Printing Industry of the Carolinas, Inc. (PICA) is a trade association representing the printing, converting, and graphic communications industry in North and South Carolina. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, it will be celebrating its 100th year in 2031.