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CUP is excited to announce the 2019 Teaching Artist Fellows! This cohort of Teaching Artists and Designers will work with CUP over the coming year and learn about our project-based youth education methods. Several of the fellows will also collaborate with CUP and our ... more

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This summer, students are collaborating with CUP, the Red Hook Community Justice Center, and Teaching Artist Ro Garrido, to dig into how Conspiracy Laws are used to police youth and charge them with “gang involvement” based on who they know.

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We’re excited to launch a new series, What’s Up Beyond CUP?, where we spotlight the work our art and design collaborators are up to — from upcoming shows, to publications, to new projects — beyond CUP!

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CUP is thrilled to announce the selection of Elijah Bobo as our 2019 CUP Fellow for Change in Design!

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CUP’s High School Internship is a paid opportunity for students who have been involved in a CUP Youth Education project in the past school year to learn more about how CUP works, build their resume, and get real office experience. This year’s position is ... more

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With the recent ICE raids and continued attacks on the liberties of immigrants, accessible and reliable information is more important than ever. Below is a list of resources we’ve developed over the past year for communities vulnerable to ICE raids or who are facing deportation.

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CUP’s Executive Director, Christine Gaspar, was recently featured in a video celebrating 20 years of Sappi’s Ideas that Matter program! Watch the video below to learn about the power of design and the importance of print.

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As the school year is wrapping up, we’re excited to share the students’ hard work! High school students across NYC got out of the classroom and into the city to investigate social justice issues in their neighborhoods. By collaborating with Teaching ... more

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What if hanging out with your friends could get you arrested? Who gets prosecuted for “gang” participation?  This summer high school students from the Red Hook Community Justice Center will investigate these questions, all thanks to your support!

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This year, we’re asking our community to help us raise money for a summer Urban Investigation on NYPD conspiracy laws. Join our campaign team today and support high school students investigating NYPD conspiracy laws. 

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We are thrilled to announce the five talented designers chosen by our jury as finalists for the 2019 CUP Fellowship for Change in Design! While we can only choose one designer to work with for the year, we’re showcasing all of our finalists in the spirit of ... more

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Over the past year you’ve joined us in celebrating the tenth anniversary of our popular program, Making Policy Public. From an exhibit at The Drawing Center to the launch of several new tools for communities across the city, we’re honored to have collaborated ... more

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