The InstigatorCalling all artists, writers, creatives and community members. The Salem Art Association seeks submissions for its upcoming Zine Show happening at the Bush Barn Art Center in September 2023.
Zines are self-published, low-cost and often handmade publications that cover a wide range of topics, including art, literature, politics and personal experiences. As a form of alternative media, they allow their creators to express themselves freely and creatively.
This exhibition is an opportunity for zine makers to showcase their work and connect with other artists and enthusiasts from across Oregon.
In addition to the zine showcase, there will be workshops and discussions on zine-making and self-publishing. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the history of zines, the different styles and techniques used in zine-making, and the various ways to distribute and promote their work.
The exhibition is part of a greater year-long project that includes workshops, a community zine project with downtown and area businesses, an internship, zine art kits and an on-site Artist in Residence.
To participate, submit two copies of your zine to SAA anytime before August 15. Find all the details at salemart.org
Please submit copies with the awareness that the zine you submit will go into the permanent SAA Zine Library or will be copied by SAA for the library (if you do not want to be included in the permanent zine library please make note of that with your submission – see below) after the Zine Show.
SAA welcomes all artists making original zines to participate and invites multi-media artworks, and artists and writers who identify as immigrants, refugees, disabled, LGBTQ+, people of color, veterans and/or rural artists are strongly encouraged.
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 16 (Spring/Summer 2023)
