For the third installment of Art.coop’s “Art Worlds We Want" at CTHQ, Creative Time's new gathering space for art and politics, we’ll be talking to organizers and activists in the world of fashion who are not only resisting tendencies in these fields - from supply chains which claim “sustainability” but continue to exploit labor, to the environmental effects of textile waste and overconsumption - but actively building fairer systems throughout the supply chain. We’ll  learn about each person’s story of how they got on this path, get into the very real challenges of building cooperative structures amidst late stage capitalism’s last gasps, and share how cooperative models can support workers and producers in fashion. 

Panelists (1:00-3:00pm)

Clothing Swap with The Free Store Project (3 - 4pm)

Guidelines: please do not bring any items that you wouldn’t deem as wearable. Make sure items are washed with no stains and gently used. 

The Free Store Project: Kindness, care, and pride are restored - one community shelf at a time. Formed during the recent pandemic, The Free Store Project is a community-centered initiative aimed to solve economic inequality while addressing climate change. We set out to restore hope and neighborhoods with freestanding alt-markets. Sharing hubs that are open and accessible to the public 24/7. Free Stores provide resources in a dignified “shopping” experience to all who visit. Through our many events, engagement, and community outreach- we strive to make a positive impact with all of our pursuits.

Location: CTHQ 59 East 4th Street 7th Floor New York, NY 10003

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