Rise Up Downriver Presents: DIY Dissent
An Empowerment Collective Protest Prep Event!
Join us for a free community sign-making event where art and activism collide. Whether you're preparing for an upcoming march, want to amplify your voice through visual protest, or just need a space to rage with purpose, DIY Dissent is your place.
π What to Expect
We will have a full spread of DIY Dissent resources available for anyone who stops by.
Materials include:
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Printed letter templates you can personalize and mail to your representatives
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A petition station with QR codes for current actions you can support
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Protest signs, stickers, and empowerment-themed handouts
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Quick reference guides on protest safety, contacting lawmakers, and digital security
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Educational printouts on current issues like reproductive rights, voting access, and the role of Congress
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Free envelopes, stamps, and pens so you can take action on the spot (If you can bring postage to share, it helps!)
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Empowerment Collective event flyers and upcoming dates
Everything is free to take and designed to make civic action more accessible, creative, and impactful.