The Squamish Public Library and Squamish Arts invite local zine-makers to apply for the second annual Squamish Zine Fest. Read below for full details, click the link to download a PDF version of the Call for Artists, or download an accessible version here.
The event will take place:
- at the Squamish Public Library
- Saturday, February 21, 2026
- 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for the public
- Set-up starts at 10:15 am
Squamish Zine Fest is a community event that celebrates zines and DIY culture. We want to create a space that promotes expression, accessibility, learning new skills, and making new connections within our community.
Spaces available include ½ table (2.5’ x 2.5’) and full table (2.5’ x 5’). We will try to accommodate requests, but may not be able to give full tables to everyone, depending on space.
All types of zine-makers are welcome and encouraged to apply. Print goods must remain the focus of your table, and if you are bringing other goods to sell, they must be approved in advance.
Details:
Zine-makers are expected to:
- Set up their table display
- Stay for the full four hours
- Bring their zines to display, sell, swap, and talk about
- The library will provide tables, chairs, refreshments
If you would like to have table space with another zine-maker, you can apply as a group
Tabling fee is $20 day-of event (If you are unable to cover this cost, please let us know in your application)
How to apply:
Send an email with the subject line “Squamish Zine Fest” to rbergquist@squamish.ca.
Please include:
- A brief bio
- Description of your zine/s
- Any website or handle you want included in promotion
- How much table space you prefer. Options:
- ½ table (2.5’ x 2.5’)
- full table (2.5’ x 5’)
- Answer the following questions:
- Will you be selling your zines?
- Would you like to sell other items as well?
- If you’re applying as a group or collective, please provide contact information for everyone
Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
If you have any questions, email Rachel at rbergquist@squamish.ca.
The library aims to create an accessible environment for everyone. If there are accommodations that would make it easier for you to apply, please let us know.
Terms and Conditions
Interested artists are advised that the Squamish Public Library is not obliged to select any artist or accept any of the artists’ proposals and may reject all proposals. Each artist is advised, and by the submission of a proposal, agrees that the Squamish Public Library will not be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses, damages (including damages for loss of anticipated profit) or liabilities incurred by the artist as a result of or arising out of submitting a proposal, or due to the Squamish Public Library’s acceptance or non-acceptance of their proposal, or arising out of any contract award not made in accordance with the expressed or implied terms of the artist call. Until a written contract in a form satisfactory to the Squamish Public Library is executed by both the Library and artist, and all necessary insurance coverage is secured, no legal rights or responsibility shall be created between the artist and the Library.
Confidentiality of Submitted Documents
The Library will make every effort to maintain the confidentiality of each application and the information contained therein except to the extent necessary to communicate information to staff for the purposes of evaluation and analysis. The Library will not release any of this information to the public except as required under the Province of British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or other legal disclosure process.
