Justin Morris~Building an Offline Cult

From 2018 to 2025, Cult Classic Magazine made a practice of finding the people the algorithm missed: hometown heroes, the quiet engines of local scenes, and creators you couldn’t reach through a screen. It never chased acclaim, yet it earned a devoted following for how it experimented with the printed page, ignored hype culture, and chose to move slowly in an industry built on speed and content.

Justin Morris, Creative Director of Cult Classic and Executive Creative Director at Kamp Grizzly, looks back on six issues of building community the analog way. He’ll talk about spotting talent that goes beyond a follower count, creating IRL moments where real community can grow, and the case for print as an experience you can touch and interact with, designed for every sense and not only the eyes.

Come for a conversation about slowing down, showing up in person, and making work that lasts.