about

the show

Since 2004, the Twin Cities Zinefest has welcomed creatives, rebels, musicians and frustrated intellectuals to connect, create and share ideas. As the area’s premiere DIY craft, culture and self-publishing event, Zinefest often features an art show, live music, craft demonstrations, guest speakers and panel discussions. Most importantly, Zinefest plays host to some of the Midwest’s best self-made talent.

the venue

Stevens Square Center for the Arts (SSCA) is a non-profit arts center located in Central Minneapolis near Stevens Square park.  SSCA is located above the 3rd Avenue Market.  For all the awesome things that SSCA is, it is not (unfortunately) wheelchair and stroller accessible.  You can learn more about membership benefits and opportunities at SSCA on the about page of their website: LINK!

the coordinator

Sarah Morean is a 2004 graduate of the University of Minnesota. She studied English Literature and went on to work in libraries and make comic books. In 2008, she took over as Coordinator for the Twin Cities Zinefest. She is currently expanding her autobio comic City/City, writing songs with Varisty Pep Band, learning to use a letterpress and convincing her boyfriend to let her buy more vending machines. She is also co-founder of the Minneapolis Indie Xpo comic book convention and Mini-Comics Editor for The Daily Cross Hatch. Please email her with questions regarding Zinefest at zines@zinefest.org.

zines + DIY

Zines (zeens) are self-published books made by people who care. They often cover topics that are not prominently discussed in main stream media and speak to a small audience of like-minded readers. They can be hand-made or press-run by the power of the creator’s own cash or cunning. If you still have questions about whether something is a zine, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of gray area surrounding the products of small press. Just know that zines often lack proper publishers, distributors and attention. If you think you found something at Barnes & Noble that might be a zine, it isn’t. To hunt the zine in its natural habitat, you’ve got to come to Zinefest.