About this Event
What patterns of supremacy shape the ways we practice, learn, and leverage design for social and environmental justice work? Activist design collectives like Dark Matter U (DMU) and Design as Protest (DAP) seek to call out some of the institutions that perpetuate white supremacy in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, and graphic design.
Join people within and beyond these fields to think critically about patterns of supremacy that we can make visible and organize to dismantle.
The event will include a brief reading and workshop. First, authors of DMU’s Challenging Patterns of Supremacy (2025) and DAP’s Chapbooks (forthcoming) will share brief examples of ways they organize to address supremacy through pedagogy and direct action. Then we’ll work collectively to create zines as a demonstration of an organizing tactic!
Food + drinks provided.
Participants all provided free copies of Challenging Patterns of Supremacy and the Chapbooks will be provided to all participants. Suggested donations of $10 will all go to support Matter and their amazing platform!
ACCESSIBILITY
Parking: Metered street parking is available (parallel parking) on Market St. Paid lots are available within a few blocks. The closest one is on 21st and Market St.
Entrance Access: Our front door is at street level and manually operated, accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The rest of the block has sidewalks raised by five steps; however, the bike lane offers a step-free route down the block with minimal car traffic.
Restrooms: All-gender restrooms. Just like at home.
Communication: All staff on site speak English. There will be one Spanish speaking staff member. We welcome communication via translation apps (Google Translate is available). While we do not use ASL, we’re happy to communicate through apps or other tools that work for you.
Alcohol Policy: No alcohol will be served or permitted at this event.
Masks: Masks are encouraged and supplied.
Questions or Requests: Please contact us at [email protected] with any accessibility needs or questions.
We encourage everyone to RSVP before the event as we cannot guarantee book availability, even though the book is technically free.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market Street, Denver, United States
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