The Squamish Public Library and Squamish Arts invite local zine-makers to apply for the first annual Squamish Zine Fest.

The event will take place:

  • at the Squamish Public Library
  • Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm for the public
  • Set-up starts at 11:15 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.

The library will also be launching our new Zine Collection at this event.

All types of zine-makers are welcome and encouraged to apply. Zines must remain the focus of your table, but if you are bringing other goods to sell they must be approved in advance.

Details:

  • Zine-makers are expected to:
    • Set up their display
    • Stay for the full three hours
    • Bring their zines to display, sell, swap, and talk about
  • The hosts will provide tables, chairs, refreshments
  • If you would like to have table space with another zine-maker, you can apply as a group
  • Table space is free

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 require:
    • Option: ½ table (2.5′ x 2.5′) and 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:

  • Monday, March 17, 2025

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.