Check out the lineup of events happening during TCZF 2020: we’ve got something happening every day of the week! We’ll be hosting live panels and workshops as well as releasing prerecorded videos. Find more info about each event at tczinefest.org/tczf-2020.
We’re really looking forward to this year’s fest! Check out this great article written by Meg Bishop for the University of Minnesota’s The Minnesota Daily to read more about some of the folks we’ll be featuring during the fest.
CHECK OUT ZINE KITS
FREE ZINE PRINTING
Stop by any Hennepin County Library location open for “Grab and Go” service and print or copy up to 25 pages free per visit. Masks are required and building capacity is limited. Locations and hours: https://www.hclib.org/about/locations
DONATIONS
If you’d like to donate a copy of your zine to Hennepin County Library, zine donations are accepted at the service desks at Hosmer Library, 347 E. 36th St., Minneapolis, MN 55407 and Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401. You may also mail zine donations to these locations, please include ATTENTION: ZINES on the envelope. Please note our collection focuses on new zines with a local connection, all donations are reviewed with our collection development policy in mind, and we are not able to return zines at this time.
2020 has been a challenging year and especially so for people of color at the hands of police brutality. The Twin Cities Zine Fest goes beyond zines and self publishing. TCZF is a space to provide community within the Twin Cities community. In light of the murders of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Ahmaud Arbery in Glynn County, George Floyd in Minneapolis, Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, Jacob Blake in Kenosha, and many others, we feel responsible to speak out and act.
We stand in solidarity and support the efforts to end racism and white supremacy as well as support the families of those suffering from ruthless violence and murder from the hands of the police and the state.
Though we are a small event, the Twin Cities Zine Fest organizers strive to create a space that is anti-racist, accessible, and just. We will do our part to educate ourselves, and promote anti-racism. Make your voice heard, whether in the street, by talking to friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors and voting.
With love, the organizers of the 2020 Twin Cities Zine Fest
Resources / how you can help:
Unicorn Riot
Twin Cities Mutual Aid Map
MPD150
This year Twin Cities Zine Fest will be virtual, with events taking place October 19-25. All events will be online and free to the public.
We’re excited to help promote zinesters’ creations through multiple online venues, including this website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Those who are accepted to be TCZF 2020 tablers will also receive information about services available from our partner Hennepin County Library. If you’d like to be a part of the TCZF 2020 festivities, please submit your information below.
Registration for TCZF 2020 is now closed. Please get in touch with any questions!
We’re very excited to announce the dates for an all-virtual Twin Cities Zine Fest 2020!! Mark your calendars for Monday October 19 through Sunday October 25th: we’ll be hosting events all week long to celebrate the DIY community in Minnesota and beyond. Registration will open tomorrow, Saturday September 12th and close Saturday September 19.
Thank you to St. Paul artist h.c. lou for creating this fantastic artwork to help us celebrate sixteen years of TCZF! Check out her website at hclouart.com and follow her on Instagram: @hclou.
Photos from Twin Cities Zine Fest 2019! Thanks again to our host Hennepin County Library for the use of the beautiful Minneapolis Central Library.
Did you attend TCZF 2019? What did you think?? Please let us know and help us make next year’s fest even better by sharing your thoughts on this short survey: https://forms.gle/TWtE8yVSiBPv8xLw8.
We’re glad for your support and your feedback! Feel free to get in touch at any point.
Our traditional zine fest kickoff reading will be held Friday September 20th from 7-9 pm at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts (1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis MN). Please RSVP at the Facebook event and plan on joining us for an evening of celebrating the DIY spirit!
We’re super excited for the 2019 edition of our annual fundraiser, TCZF Bingo!! We’ll have the fabulous prizes you’ve come to expect from this event, so prepare for some thrilling bingo competition! By attending you’ll be supporting the Minnesota DIY community and help us make the zine fest fantastic.
Please plan on joining us Sunday August 11th at 6 pm at fabulous Moon Palace Books, home to the Geek Love Cafe! You’ll be able to order delicious food and beverage at the event; there are plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options. RSVP at our Facebook event.