July 1, 2026 — Artwork by Janet O’Neil, professor of graphic design, program coordinator of graphic design and a fine artist, and Caitlin Halpin, a junior graphic design major on the Florham Campus, will be on display locally for America’s 250th birthday.
“I am a huge proponent of creating socially responsible projects that raise awareness of important issues,” says O’Neil. “In FDU’s graphic design program, we emphasize the designer’s role as a catalyst for social change and how a strong educational foundation can help direct people’s careers.”
Together with 1776 Morristown, Morris Arts, the Morris County Economic Development Alliance and the Morris County America 250 Committee, FDU is participating in a community art project honoring Morristown, N.J.’s role in the founding of the United States.
“We’re celebrating a place where history happened,” says Sue Vorcheimer, director of marketing at 1776 Morristown. “We want to be a place where people can experience art, start conversations and reflect on the vision of our nation’s founders and the ideals of freedom, liberty and community that inspire us.”
The result, Vorcheimer says, is a project that belongs to the entire community.
“Rocking the Declaration,” by O’Neil, will be on display throughout the summer at 1776 Morristown — ultimately the piece will be auctioned off to benefit FDU’s graphic design program and Morris Arts. Complimentary commemorative postcards of the artwork will be available at the restaurant for guests to take home.
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