Portland Zine Symposium Google Group

AmaZine Day is THIS Saturday!

2013-05-17T00:54:19Z

Please join us *this Saturday* for the fourth-ever AmaZine Day at the IPRC
on 1001 SE Division in Portland!

*AmaZine Day* is a quarterly small press and zine fest taking place three
times a year in the IPRC <[link]>‘s expanded space
to supplement the Portland Zine Symposium and organized by the PZS

Press Release: Amazine Day

2013-05-01T05:15:42Z

*AMAZINE DAY*
A miniature small press + zine fest!
Organized by the *Portland Zine Symposium* and held at the *Independent
Publishing Resource Center*, 1001 SE Division

*May 18th, 2pm-7pm*

FREE to attend
$5 to sign up to exhibit

*Readings and presentations* from Aron Nels Steinke, Alex Wrekk, Sarah

Register for AmaZine Day, May 18th + 2013 PZS Tabling Prices Go UP in 1 Week!

2013-04-25T01:03:42Z

Hey PZS Fans, here's what you'll find in this newsletter!

*1. The next AmaZine Day is May 18th, register now!*
*2. 2013 PZS Tabling Prices Go UP in 1 Week!*
*3. Help us flier! *
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*1. The next AmaZine Day is May 18th, register now!*
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Please join us for the 4th-ever AmaZine Day, a quarterly mini-zine fest

Tabling, Workshop, and Volunteer Registrations!

2013-04-05T17:16:19Z

Hey PZS fans,

We've been having an eventful couple of weeks, here's what we're updating
you about...

*1. Registration is open, but you probably knew that! It's been thrilling
so far...
2. The PZS Workshop Application is LIVE!*
*3. PZS is looking for a screen printer to do the 2013 PZS shirts.*

Official opening of registration for PZS 2013!!

2013-03-25T19:22:16Z

Hey Portland Zine Symposium enthusiasts!

We are so excited and happy to announce the opening of registration for the
13th Annual Portland Zine Symposium, August 10th and 11th!

To help your registration go smoothly, we recommend reading over the
Tabling FAQ before you begin. Please feel free to email PZS if you have any

We'll be opening 2013 registration on Monday!

2013-03-23T00:07:28Z

Hey PZS fans!

We're very excited to announce that we are almost finished out setting up
registration for the 2013 Portland Zine Symposium, August 10th and 11th.

We will be publishing and sending out a link to register for tabling space
for the 13th Annual Portland Zine Symposium on Monday at noon. That's March

ZineGO Bingo at the IPRC!

2013-03-14T23:46:38Z

*Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day by joining us THIS Saturday, March 16th,
at the Independent Resource Center <[link]> (1001 SE
Division) from 5pm until 8pm for the first-ever Portland Zine Symposium ZineGO
Bingo fundraiser <[link]>

AmaZine Day Recap + 2013 Poster Art and DATES!!!

2013-02-23T00:06:05Z

Hey there PZS people! Here's another newsletter!

1. AmaZine Day was so AWESOME!
2. Announcing the 2013 PZS poster artist... Asher Craw!
3. Check out our new internet address: [link]
4. We've got the dates for the 2013 Portland Zine Symposium!
5. ZineGo Bingo Fundraiser, March 16th.

SATURDAY: Join us for AmaZine Day

2013-02-07T23:14:26Z

Well, this is your final reminder about the 3rd AmaZine Day! You know, just
in case you haven't read about it in the Willamette Week, if you didn't see
it in the Mercury, if you missed seeing our other emails, or hadn't noticed
on Facebook, etc...

Saturday: From 4PM to 6PM @ IPRC
1001 SE Division

AmaZine Day Is A Week Away! --- Sign up to table or help us promote...

2013-02-01T23:44:21Z

*You've got one more week to help us promote and to sign up for the third
Amazine Day!*

AmaZine Day is organized by volunteers from both the Independent Publishing
Resource Center and the Portland Zine Symposium and is a benefit for both.
If you want to help us out, we've made some special "Thank You" Packs and

Celebrate ValenZine Week with the Portland Zine Symposium!

2013-01-25T18:27:12Z

1. *AmaZine Day!*

Please join us for the* 3rd-ever AmaZine
Day<[link]>
*, a quarterly mini-zine fest held at the Independent Publishing Resource
Center (1001 SE Division) on February 9th from 2-6 pm. We will be having a
bake sale and hot cider for you to enjoy. At 3pm we'll have a ValenZine

Poster Art Due Today!

2012-12-16T22:03:03Z

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that 2013 Portland Zine Symposium poster art submissions
are due today! Although if you turn it in tomorrow, I think we can let it
slide. We'll be voting on and choosing the poster art shortly and will
announce the winner soon.

For more details, please check out the art call on our

Open Meeting and AmaZine Day!

2012-12-05T16:52:29Z

Hello everyone! Don't forget - the 2nd ever AmaZine
Day<[link]> will
be taking place on Saturday, December 8th from 2pm-6pm at the Independent
Publishing Resource Center (1001 SE Division). AmaZine Day is a new small
press and mini zine fest taking place three times a year at the IPRC.

Open Meeting this Wednesday!

2012-12-02T19:01:51Z

Have you ever thought about becoming a Portland Zine Symposium organizer?
Now's your chance! This Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7pm, we'll be holding our second
open meeting <[link]> to talk about what it means
to be an organizer, what we need help with, and how you can fit in. We

Upcoming Zine Events

2012-11-20T23:07:30Z

In this newsletter...

*1. AmaZine Day - *December 8th
*2. Open Meeting - *December 5th
*3. New Venue Search - *We need more space!
*4. Street Team - *Help us promote stuff!
*5. 2013 Poster Art Call - *Make the PZS 2013 poster!

*1. AmaZine Day -* Hello everyone! Exciting news. The 2nd ever AmaZine Day

Portland Zine Symposium Poster Art Call 2013

2012-10-22T18:56:58Z

Hello Zinesters and PZS fans!

The Portland Zine Symposium is looking for art submissions for the 2013
poster. This year's theme is "Portland Zine Symposium 2013: Luck of the
Zine." Your art submission should be your creative interpretation of that
theme.

We encourage artists to use any medium or style. We strongly prefer that

PZS Open Meeting Oct. 16

2012-10-10T21:53:05Z

Hello everyone,

It seems like just yesterday we were gathered at Refuge for the 2012
Portland Zine Symposium. Thanks to everyone who came and supported PZS,
tabled, bought and traded zines, attended workshops, volunteered, or
invited friends to come check it out. You all helped make this year's event

See you this weekend!

2012-08-09T19:51:54Z

Hello tablers and attendees of the 2012 Portland Zine Symposium!

We are a mere TWO DAYS from the big event, can you believe it?? That's
right, the Portland Zine
Symposium<[link]> is
happening on *August 11th and 12th at Refuge*, 116 SE Yamhill. We'll be

PZS is Around the Corner

2012-08-03T21:07:07Z

Hello everyone!

The 12th annual Portland Zine
Symposium<[link]> is
just about one week away! We organizers are extremely busy getting all of
the loose ends tied up, but we are stoked to see you all soon!

First off, important notes for tablers: *If you have not paid for your

Art Show and 24-hour Zine Challenge!

2012-07-17T14:56:45Z

Hi everyone!

We here at the Portland Zine Symposium are busy getting all the details
finalized for the 12th annual zine symposium! But we wanted to take a
minute to remind everyone in Portland of a few upcoming events happening
this week. Please come out and support us - both the events are
fundraisers, and we'd love to see you there.

2PM TODAY - AmaZine Day at IPRC!

2012-06-23T19:56:05Z

Today is the first mini zine fest, AmaZine Day, at the Independent
Publishing Resource Center, organized by the Portland Zine Symposium
organizers!

We wanted to start a seasonal, mini zine fest that was more for all the
local zinesters to help solidify the community more locally, take advantage

TONIGHT - Zine Bike Ride & Bike-In Movie - The Goonies!

2012-06-21T19:56:14Z

Are you ready for the Zine Bike
Ride<[link]>& Bike-In
Movie <[link]> tonight?? We're starting at
Portland Button Works at 5:00, we should be at Reading Frenzy by 6:30, and
we'll be finishing the ride at 9:00 for the movie, The Goonies, at the

PZS Events This Week!

2012-06-19T22:15:47Z

Hello everyone!

Just a reminder that we have lots of awesome PZS-related events coming up
this week! If you are in Portland, please come show your support for the
zine symposium by participating in our fundraisers. And bring all your
friends! The *zine bike ride and bike in movie are on Thursday* and *AmaZine

Portland Zine Symposium Update!

2012-06-05T19:59:06Z

Hello Portland Zine Symposium friends,

We've been hard at work trying to get everything up and running for this
year's event! In fact, *tables have sold out for both Saturday and Sunday* for
this year's PZS (August 11 and 12 at Refuge, 116 SE Yamhill). But don't
despair! We've started a waitlist and hope to move some of those people off

PZS Tabling Opens Tomorrow!

2012-03-15T21:13:58Z

Exciting news! *Tabling for the 2012 Portland Zine Symposium will open on
Friday March 16 at 12 p.m. Pacific time*! We sell out every year, so make
sure to register early to secure your spot!
In addition, we've chosen this year's artwork, created by Skylaar Amann!
The new art will launch with the website tomorrow. Check out more of

PZS Artwork submissions due 25 February, tables are not full, and a note about a new tabling policy

2012-02-24T18:41:01Z

Greetings! Here's a friendly update about Portland Zine Symposium stuff!
First, the dates for the *2012 Portland Zine Symposium are August
11-12*and it will be held at Refuge as it was last year.
Tables are not sold out!
In fact, 2012 Portland Zine Symposium table registration has not even gone
live yet! We have yet to overhaul the website and we can’t do that until we

Portland Zine Symposium Open meeting this Sunday!

2011-11-15T17:03:56Z

The Portland Zine Symposium is an all volunteer run event and we need
your ideas and input! This is an open planning meeting for the 2012
Portland Zine Symposium and we are inviting you to be a part of it.

If you have ever wondered how this event was pulled together year
after year please come and meet past organizers, learn about the

Bike-In Movie TONIGHT (07/29) / General Update

2011-07-29T16:07:42Z

Hey PZS supporters!
*A reminder that the Bike-In Movie is happening TONIGHT! *
We are showing Triplets of Belleville and it's at SE Division Pl. and Grand
(under the 99E overpass and right near the end of the East Side Esplanade
and the beginning of the Springwater Corridor). Bring cash for raffle
tickets and pies from Whiffies! We'll also have popcorn and refreshments...

A PZS Update! (07/12/11)

2011-07-13T05:56:44Z

Hey zinsters, here's a general update, to keep you in the loop. Be sure to
read until the end, where we thank you for being here!
Word Game Wednesday at The Waypost
*
*The last one before PZS is tomorrow at 6pm! The event is free, but there is
a suggested fee of $1 per game per player, as we are trying to fund-raise.

PZS Newsletter for July 2011

2011-06-30T22:11:33Z

Greetings!
This is the July newsletter for the Portland Zine Symposium. The 2011
Portland Zine Symposium is fast approaching so let’s get down to business!
EVENTS
2010 PORTLAND ZINE SYMPOSIUM August 6th & 7th, 2011 at The Refuge (116 SE
Yamhill St) <[link]>.
Half tables for 2 days are $40 and full tables for 2 days are $50 (pending

2011 Portland Zine Symposium Newsletter for May/June

2011-05-31T16:28:01Z

Greetings!
This is the May/June newsletter for the Portland Zine Symposium. In this
newsletter you will find: How you can help us, our ongoing events, when to
submit a workshop proposal, AND when table registration will open.
First, thank you all so much for your endless patience. We have stumbled
through several road blocks this year. The largest being our extensive

2011 Portland Zine Symposium: Dates! New location! and more!

2011-04-13T17:20:16Z

Greetings and Salutations from the organizers of the Portland Zine
Symposium! This e-mail is packed with lots of information about the
2011 Portland Zine Symposium including dates, location change, table
registration, and how you can help us make this the best Portland
Zine Symposium yet!

DATES: If you haven’t heard yet, we finally have dates for the 11th

Open Meeting This Sunday, 02/27/11

2011-02-23T20:12:44Z

This Sunday (2/27) is our 2nd open meeting for the 2011 Portland Zine
Symposium! 7:00PM @ the IPRC 917 SW Oak #218 bring your ideas and thoughts
to contribute to the 11th Annual Portland Zine Symposium!
See you there!
-Blue
---
Christina "Blue" Crow
Nanny Extraordinaire
Stumptown Underground Organizer - [link]

Portland Zine Symposium Open Planning meeting, searching for a location, and PZS2011 Artwork deadline fast approaching!

2011-02-23T20:09:01Z

Hey Folks! Three things...
1) Did you know that the Portland Zine Symposium is still accepting hard
working dedicated core organizers? We are having our second open planning
meeting at the Independent Publishing Resource Center. Come and meet the
other organizers! bring your ideas and thoughts to contribute to the 11th

2011 PZS Art Call - Deadline is March 1st

2011-02-07T17:32:00Z

Hey zinesters!
The Portland Zine Symposium is looking for art submissions for the 2011
poster. This year's theme is "Postmarked 2011." Your art submission should
be your creative interpretation of that theme.
The guidelines are simple – We are looking for a 11" wide x 17" tall poster
that will also be used in other formats (the web, post cards, buttons,

Feedback - 2010 PZS

2010-09-04T20:09:00Z

We wanted to thank everyone who tabled, volunteered or attended this
year at the Portland Zine Symposium!

We wouldn't be doing what we're doing if it wasn't for all of you who
come to table each year at PZS. We couldn't get Smith Ballroom this
year (which was just as well as we kept selling out of tables), so we

PZS IS HERE!

2010-08-27T22:49:22Z

Hey fabulous zine-lovers,
In case you somehow had forgotten, the 10th Annual Portland Zine Symposium
is upon us!
Tonight, August 27th, pre-PZS Open House and Open Mic!
- Goes from 7:00PM until 9:00PM.
- Enjoy special, vegan treats donated by Dovetail.
- Have a read from your latest zine!
Saturday and Sunday, there's the main thing, the 10th Annual Portland Zine

Volunteers STILL needed! - 10th Annual Portland Zine Symposium

2010-08-20T20:50:12Z

Hey PZS friends!
As you probably know, the 10th Annual Portland Zine Symposium is fast
approaching (it's August 28th and 29th) and *the PZS organizers are looking
for a few good zinesters for help!*
We have a variety of duties we'll be needing assistance with the upcoming
weeks; some are as simple as grabbing a stack of posters from the IPRC and

Zinester's Spelling Bee - TONIGHT at Mississippi Pizza Pub!

2010-08-07T22:26:02Z

Hey loyal zinesters,
We've been organizing/hosting a lot of outreach and fundraising events
leading up to the symposium this year and tonight we have another fun one
for you...
You're invited to the PZS Zinester's Spelling Bee at Mississippi Pizza Pub!
Who: The Portland Zine Symposium
What: Zinester's Spelling Bee

Volunteer Call - 10th Annual Portland Zine Symposium

2010-07-20T19:02:23Z

Hey PZS friends!
As you probably know, the 9th Annual Portland Zine Symposium is fast
approaching (it's August 28th and 29th) and *the PZS organizers are looking
for a few good zinesters for help!*
We have a variety of duties we'll be needing assistance with the upcoming
weeks; some are as simple as grabbing a stack of posters from the IPRC and

It's July Already! - PZS General Update / Fundraising Events

2010-07-08T05:12:20Z

Hey Symposium Supporters!
Somehow, it's already July, which is crazy. The PZS organizers sure can't
believe it, but, try as we might, we can't convince Dionysius Exiguus to
make a new calendar to somehow buy us some more time to plan for our
amazing, 10th anniversary...
Anyways, as loyal PZS enthusiasts, here's all the news you need to know!

Today, 4pm PST - Tabling registration will be opening!

2010-04-06T18:22:39Z

Dear PZS Supporters,
We've got a couple major announcements for you! First, are winning artwork
for PZS 2010 has been chosen! Our winning artist is Lisa Rosalie
Eisenberg<[link]> and
you can view the poster here <[link]>, but if you check
Portland Zine Symposium website <[link]>, you'll see her

Poster art deadline TODAY! / Become a PZS donor...

2010-03-16T05:37:15Z

Hey PZS supporters!
Today is the deadline for artwork for the 2010 PZS poster art call, check
out the details here:
*The Portland Zine Symposium will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this
year on August 28-29th 2010, which makes it the longest running zine fest in
the world! *
While admission to the zine symposium has always been free and will always

Only ONE WEEK left to submit your 2010 artwork for the PZS poster!

2010-03-08T04:55:36Z

Hey all,
The countdown is on and we don't have many pieces in for the 2010 art call
yet, so *send us your work and tell your friends!*
[link]
PZS is looking for art submissions for the 2010 poster. This year's theme is
"Zine Arcade" Your art submission should be your creative interpretation of

Dates for 2010 PZS / 2010 art submissions still being accepted / Donate!

2010-02-17T02:41:06Z

Hey all you PZS supporters!
You've emailed, you've posted on our facebook page, you've called and now
we're finally able to tell you...
The 10th Annual Portland Zine Symposium will be August 28th & 29th!
In addition, this year's PZS will *not *be held in the Smith Ballroom, but
it will instead be held at PSU's Peter W. Stott Main Gym.

Poster Art Call - 2010 Portland Zine Symposium

2010-01-17T01:30:07Z

PZS is looking for art submissions for the 2010 poster. This year's theme is
"Zine Arcade" Your art submission should be your creative interpretation of
that theme.
*The guidelines are simple – We are looking for a 11" wide x 17" tall poster
that will also be used in other formats (the web, post cards, buttons,

First organizing meeting for the 10th annual Portland Zine Symposium! October 4, 2009 6PM

2009-09-30T01:27:30Z

Fist planning meeting for the 10th annual Portland Zine Symposium!
Have you ever wanted to help organizing the Portland Zine Symposium? Well
now's your chance! This will be the first meeting for the 2010 Portland Zine
Symposium. We'll discuss dates, themes and lots of big ideas about how to
celebrate such a monumental achievement to reach 10 years! Plus, there will

View this page "Important 2009 PZS information, READ CAREFULLY!"

2009-07-21T18:33:06Z

We've added made a post with a lot of information about the 2009 PZS..

Hey PZS Supporters!

Here's a final email with everything you need to know about attending
the Portland Zine Symposium!
The 2009 PZS hours will be..

Friday: July 24th, from 2:30pm until 7:00pm

Saturday: July 25th, from 10:00am until 5:00pm

Supporting events, leading up to the Portland Zine Symposium!

2009-07-09T00:45:19Z

Hey PZS Supporters,
Here are some of the other fabulous events leading up to and during the
Portland Zine Symposium!
- Cut, Copy, Collate - A Zine Construction
Workshop<[link]>:
At the North Portland Library on Tuesday, July 14
- PZS 24hr Zine Challenge <[link]>: At Cosmic

The 2009 Portland Zine Symposium needs volunteers!

2009-07-06T16:58:23Z

*Hey PZS friends!*
This is Alex Wrekk, the Volunteer Coordinator for the Portland Zine
Symposium. As you probably know, the 9th Annual Portland Zine Symposium is
fast approaching (it's July 24, 25, 26!) and the *PZS organizers are looking
for a few good zinesters for help!*
We have a variety of duties we'll be needing assistance with in the upcoming