“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” --Audre Lorde

All info about the Zine Fest can be found on our website (http://www.NYCZineFest.org)
Until we finalize our formal press release (a week or so), below is some info for you (pretty much taken from the site).
We will send more info over as it happens. Thanks! Write with any questions.
Deb, Alycia, Susan, Aliqae
NYCZF Organizing Committee
BASIC INFO:
NYC Zine Fest '09
June 27 and 28
Brooklyn Lyceum in Brooklyn, NY
12 - 7 both days
Tablers, Workshops, Discussion Groups, and Parties.
MISSION:
The mission of the NYC Zine Fest is to circulate and promote independent, homemade, self-published, and small publications. We aim to support and expand the network of creators who self-publish zines in and outside of the NYC metro area. We aim to connect artists, writers, and collectors of zines and to further the NYC zine community through a two-day annual series of events, including tabling, workshops, presentations and parties. We hope to celebrate and highlight the spirit of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) culture that zines represent.
This event is meant to be fun and participatory. If you have suggestions, comments or would like to help us plan these events, please contact us at nyczinefest (at) gmail (dot) com
We hope to grow this over the years, each time adding additional programming and networking/educational opportunities.
TABLING: TAKING TABLING AND WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS NOW, Deadline MAY 30.
TABLE COSTS: (includes table and up to 2 chairs)
4' ONE DAY: $25 4' BOTH DAYS: $40
8' ONE DAY: $50 8' BOTH DAYS: $90
FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE FEST: MAY 29
NYC Zine Fest '09 Fundraiser and Party!
Friday, May 29th at the Brooklyn Lyceum
$5-15 sliding scale 8:00pm.
Raffle, Zine Reading, Dance Party? All rolled into one?! Come to the Lyceum to support and sustain the NYC zine and self-publishing community and keep costs low for participants at the Fest. Meet like-minded DIY'ers, take part in our raffle, and dance!
This is the place where everyone will come together. We're organizing an evening of zines and music to celebrate our thriving local zine community and to raise funds to subsidize the costs of the Zine Fest (keeping table costs low, not charging door fees, etc.).
Please spread the word! More info soon..
