Check out the zine and arts programs that lead up to the final event in 2024, the Reed Zine Fest!
Save the date
REED ZINE FEST is on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 11am to 4pm at Kaul Auditorium at Reed College (Portland, OR).
Reed Zine Fest is the first zine fest organized by the Reed College Library to celebrate independent publishing, DIY and zine making. This one day festival will feature both local community and Reedie zinesters, zine workshops, and keynote by special guest James Spooner (graphic novel High Desert, Co-founder of Afro-punk Festival).
Applications to table at the Reed Zine Fest will open in February 2024. Follow Reed Zine Library on Instagram @reedzinelibrary for updates!
Zine & Arts Programs
Fall 2023
Crafting Funeral for Flaca: On DIY Publishing & The Power of Your Voice
Thursday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. at Psych Auditorium 105
Portland-based Chicana author Emilly Prado delves into the creation process for her award-winning book Funeral for Flaca, which debuted as a handmade chapbook before it was published and expanded by the press, Future Tense Books. She’ll share the various stages of the process including writing, research, revision, and artistic collaborations, as well as the importance of self-advocacy and intersectionality in publishing, particularly for writers of marginalized identities. Plus, hear Emilly give a reading from her book, have some snacks, and get inspired for the upcoming Reed Zine Fest in March 2024!
Risograph Workshop with Timme Lu (students only & registration-based)
Thursday, November 2, 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. at the Visual Resources Center L42
Learn Risograph printing techniques from Portland-based artist Timme Lu! Lu is a Portland-based book artist, printer, and furniture maker. They will be introducing the basics of the Risograph, a new printing duplicator in the Visual Resources Center that is available to students, and will lead an engaging group activity. Risograph printing experience is not required.
Spring 2024
Afro-Punk Documentary Screening & virtual visit with James Spooner Thursday, February 29, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at PAB Music Room 320
Watch the award-winning documentary Afro-punk about the Black punk experience and history of Afro-Punk in the United States. Virtually meet the Afro-Punk festival co-founder and author James Spooner. Join us for a punk rock and a pizza party after in the PARC!
Risograph Workshop with Timme Lu (students only & registration-based)
Thursday, March 21, 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. at the Visual Resources Center L42
Learn Risograph printing techniques from Portland-based artist Timme Lu! Lu is a Portland-based book artist, printer, and furniture maker. They will be introducing the basics of the Risograph, a new printing duplicator in the Visual Resources Center that is available to students, and will lead an engaging group activity. Risograph printing experience is not required.
Reed Zine Fest with keynote James Spooner
Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Kaul Auditorium
The fest includes a day with dozens of zine creators, tours, and workshops celebrating self-publishing, self-expression, and DIY culture. Award-winning author James Spooner will be kicking off the event with a keynote about his experience as a Black punk navigating the scene and finding his voice.
Support
This series of zine and arts programs is generously funded by the President’s Office, the Office of the Dean of Faculty, the Office of Institutional Diversity, the Cooley Gallery, the Office of Student Engagement, the Student Life Office, and the Library.