Photos from TCZF 2017!
Photos from Twin Cities Zine Fest 2017, held September 30 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts in downtown Minneapolis. Click on the photos to embiggen.
TCZF 2017 is nigh!
Get all the info about Twin Cities Zine Fest 2017 at our one-stop info page! If you have any questions or concerns, get in touch—see you there!
Exhibitor list
The list of creators who will be exhibiting their work at TCZF2017 is now available! Check out bios and table assignments, and strategize your plan for finding all your old and new favorites! The list includes all the invited guests who will be a part of the festivities on Saturday September 30th as well.
An apology regarding the date of TCZF 2017
The organizers of the Twin Cities Zine Fest regret that that date of this year’s TCZF prevents attendance by those who observe Yom Kippur. When choosing the date of year’s fest, we had a very limited selection of dates available that did not conflict with other zine fests or MCBA events. When choosing dates in the future, we will do our best to avoid excluding any members of our community. We apologize for our oversight.
2017 workshop schedule
We’ve got some super fun workshops and activities lined up for you during this year’s TCZF on September 30th!
• 12:00 to 1:00 A Brief History of Comics: Guy Thomas presents a history of comics, from historical proto-sequential art to the modern day. Come learn about and discuss all things comic!
• 1:30 to 2:30 Doodle Jam!: Logan Kruidenier hosts a one-hour doodle jam! This workshop includes exercises that spotlight quick and easy processes to unblock your brain and create all kinds of art.
• 3:00 to 4:00 Mini Zine Storage Boxes: Carolyn Swiszcz teaches you how to make a slipcover box for your zines! Using found or recycled materials, you’ll walk away with a cool way to display your zines.
• Throughout the day Monica Edwards Larson will be demonstrating letterpress printing on the Sister Black (Bike) Press, a mobile printing and publishing studio.
Plus, we’ll have an activity table with button making and mini-zine making, run by librarians from the Minneapolis Community and Technical College Library, the University of Minnesota Libraries, and Hennepin County Library.
We’re kid-friendly and adult-friendly and glad to have you at TCZF 2017!
TCZF 2017 Kickoff Reading
Please join us for the Twin Cities Zine Fest 2017 Kickoff Reading on Friday September 29 from 7-9 pm! We’ll be at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts (1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis MN) with a fantastic line-up of artists and zinesters. This year’s lineup includes:
- heather c. lou
- Carolyn Swiszcz
- Christi Furnas
- Ysa Johnson and Kayla Baribeau
- Archie Bongiovanni
The event is free for everyone and the event space is wheelchair accessible. RSVP at the Facebook event and tell your friends!
A record number of applications
We had over 125 people apply to table at #TCZF2017!! Far more than we had anticipated, and more than we have space for, unfortunately! If you’re on the wait list, don’t despair—there’s a good chance you’ll get in. There were two people who didn’t leave an email address on their registration form, so if you applied to table but didn’t receive a notification email, let us know.
TCZF bingo night fundraiser
Join us for the 2nd Annual Twin Cities Zine Fest bingo night benefit Friday July 14th at Seward Community Cafe! There will be prizes, food, and fun! $1 rounds, $5 blackout rounds. The evening will be hosted by The Fashion Ration‘s Aunt Fancy! All proceeds will benefit this year’s TCZF! Invite your friends at our Facebook event.
Donors for this year’s bingo include:
The Future/Lacey Prpic Hedtke
Tailorbird Tattoo
Rhys Jones/Lowwbones
Boiler Room Coffee
Urban Tails Pet Supply
Boneshaker Books
Smitten Kitten
Angie Toner
Moon Palace Books
Big Mouth Tarot
Seward Community Co-Op
The Fashion Ration
and more to be announced!
Registration for TCZF 2017 is closed
Exhibitor registration for TCZF 2017 closed June 11—thanks to everyone who registered! All applicants will be contacted by July 1st. Contact us with any questions!
Exhibitor registration info
Registration will open on tczinefest.org at Sunday May 21 (11 am Central) and close Sunday June 11 (midnight Central).
This year the TCZF organizers will be reviewing applications and selecting participants (as opposed to a first-come, first-served registration). Applicants will be selected on a variety of factors including type of zine and identification as LGBTQIA, person of color, age (encouraging participation by those 21 or under), and newness to zine-making (encouraging new zinesters to participate). This process will ensure that we have a diverse range of zines and zinesters exhibiting.
Full tables (distros): There will be a very limited number of full-sized tables for distros. The price for a full table is $40.
Half tables: The remainder of the tables will be half tables (approximately 3 feet long). All half-table exhibitors can choose their own price: $30 full price or $20 reduced price. There is no difference in the benefits of full vs. reduced price, and it will have no impact on whether you are selected or not for a space. Paying at the full price level will help TCZF remain sustainable. If you are granted a spot but are unable to pay the reduced price, please let us know—no one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay. Sharing half tables is fine, but needs to be indicated at the time of registration. There will only be space for two people behind each half table.
Those who are not initially selected will be added to a wait list. Everyone who completes the registration form will receive an email by Saturday July 1st letting you know whether you have a spot or if you’ve been placed on the wait list. Payment from those who have a spot must be received by Wednesday July 20th; otherwise, the spot will be given to the next person on the wait list.
Payment method: Payment will be via Paypal or personal check/money order.
Questions? Email us!