On February 22nd, The Drawing Center will unveil an exhibit on CUP’s collaborative design methods, following the development of one of our latest Making Policy Public projects.
As a part of the exhibit, we’ll be hosting several public programs:
Using Illustration to Represent Diverse Communities
Monday, February 25, 6:30-8 PM
How can designers use their work to combat bias and disrupt common stereotypes? Designers Lizania Cruz, Njoki Gitahi, and Erin Rommel will discuss their experiences in a panel moderated by CUP’s Executive Director, Christine Gaspar.
Designing with Communities
Thursday, February 28th, 3-6 PM (repeats on March 7th)
How can you use design and art to help contribute to real community change? This interactive workshop, led by Christine Gaspar, will introduce CUP’s unique community-engaged design methodology.
What is Zoning? Workshop
Saturday, March 2nd, 11 AM -1 PM (repeats on March 9th)
Zoning law regulates land use across the city and shapes buildings, blocks, and whole neighborhoods. How does it work? Why is it so controversial? Find out at this interactive workshop on zoning!
Sewer in a Suitcase Workshop
Saturday, March 16th, 11 AM -1 PM
An interactive workshop (suitable for all ages) that uses a working model of NYC’s sewer system to demystify the hidden workings of the city’s water system.
For more details and to register for the events, click here!
Winter Term 2019: the Center for Urban Pedagogy
February 22nd – March 24th, 2019
The Drawing Center