2024 ANC ZINE FAIR

Sunday December 1, 12PM - 6PM
The Nave
3502 Spenard Rd
Anchorage, AK

The ANC Zine Fair is an artist-led gathering of independent zine-makers, publishers, print-makers, and activists in Anchorage, Alaska. Organized through a mutual love for zines, books, and other forms of printed media, the ANC Zine Fair strives to celebrate and strengthen self-published culture in an inclusive, community-focused, exhibition and marketplace.

In 2024 participating artists and publishers have the opportunity to table their zines, prints, ephemera, and other self-published works at a one-day market.

There is now a waitlist for tabling space. We still encourage filling out the form. We will work to accommodate as many folks as possible. For more details, attend one of our info sessions on 11/10 & 11/17 at 6:30PM. The Zoom link will be sent to everyone that fills out the tabling form.

Q&A

Are there any resources for zine-making?
Yes. You can come during open hours at the Seed Lab on 11/17 & 24 from 12-3PM and you’ll receive help in printing and designing your zines. Additionally, we can send you a list of local and online resources and materials. Also, you’re encouraged to join the info sessions led by the ANC Zine Fair Team on Zoom. Follow our Instagram for updates about meeting times and open hours.

Are there content restrictions?

The ANC Zine Fair does not ban or censor content. However, we do not accept or support any racist, sexist, xenophobic, homophobic and transphobic content.

How can I manage the sales?
It’s entirely your responsibility to manage the sales of your stock. You can use Venmo, and we encourage you to have a printed version of the QR code for practicality, use card readers such as Square, or cash, but remember to bring your own change. Cash boxes are fine too. The ANC Zine Fair is not responsible for overseeing your sales and stockage.

How and when do I set-up my table?
You’ll be assigned a table via email so you’ll know where to set-up when you arrive. Set-up hours are from 10AM-12PM. Please make sure you’re done setting up before the event starts. You’ll need to bring whatever is needed to display your work (e.g., tablecloth, book stands, etc.) and if you need electricity or wall space you should let us know in advance. Clean-up occurs right after the end of the event from 6-8PM. 

Do I have to be present the entire duration of the event? 

Participants should attend their tables the whole time. Alternatively, they should organize with someone else to attend their table or ask us if there are volunteers available. The ANC Zine Fair is not responsible for overseeing your sales and stockage.

How else can I be involved?

You can volunteer at the fair. If you’re interested please fill out the volunteer form above.

Can I advertise the event through my channels and network?

Of course. We’d love you to help spread the word. We have a communication kit that we send participants and volunteers via email and we also have printed posters available for grab at the Seed Lab. Additionally, vendors can be spotlighted on our Instagram by sending us images and descriptions of their work. 

What’s the typical public?

The ANC Zine Fair is a family-friendly event. It’s frequented by a heterogeneous and diverse public of all ages. For this reason, we ask vendors to be mindful of explicit content with kids.

Will there be food and beverages?

Yes. There will be food and beverages available for free for the vendors.

Is alcohol allowed at the venue?

No.

ANC Zine Fair 2024: Info Session Notes

  • Sunday 12/1 12-6PM @ The Nave

  • Set-up hours: 10AM-12PM

  • Clean-up hours: 6-8PM

  • Food vendor in progress & free beverages/snacks vendors

  • All ages event– be aware of kids interacting with your content if explicit

  • No alcohol allowed inside the venue

  • Music– there’ll be music on the background so please don’t have your own speaker on the table, there won’t be any live music 

  • Volunteer form on the website

Tabling

  • Bring tablecloth and anything else that you may need to display your zine, tables that more than one vendor may look different, e.g., two tablecloths etc.

  • Do you need a wall or electricity and/or wallspace?

  • Tables assignment via email 

Zine-making & selling

  • Do you need a list of places to print in town? 

  • Where to buy materials?

  • Information about copyright & intellectual property

  • Next Sunday 11/17 & 24 from 12-3PM open working hours at Seed Lab
    ANC Zine Fair team meets on 11/17 at 2PM 

  • What’s allowed?
    Zines, books, other kinds of printed matter e.g., ephemera, posters, totes, stickers, pins, pencils, etc.

  • There is no minimum amount of copies required– if you have only one item, at least 10 copies would be preferable– 

  • If you sell out before the end of the fair: you can leave your space if your neighbor is able to expand, or keep one browsing copy for each of your items available until the end of the fair, vendors are asked to attend their tables for the entire duration of the event 

  • You’re welcome to explore ways to engage that may be a bit performative/participatory (give examples) as they relate with your work, just let the team know ahead of time

  • Payment is your responsibility, Venmo (print QR code for practicality), Square, cash (bring your own change)

  • Trading zines depends on each participant, so please don’t make assumptions and ask before leaving/taking copies on other tables 

  • Set-up mixed table for artists who have only one or two zines and for free zines