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Zine Prom on June 5th

5/22/2025

 
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Please join us for ZINE PROM on Thursday June 5th!! ✨️ We'll be dancing, eating, flaunting, and making zines at Marz Brewing at 3630 S Iron St in Chicago. 💃 ✂️ We'll see you in McKinley Park!

Suggested donation: $5-$10 to keep Chicago Zine Fest flourishing! Come in your sparkling finest or come as you are. We'll be glad to have you!
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CZF 2025 poster art

5/13/2025

 
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We are excited to announce our official poster artwork for CZF 2025 created by Kelly Wang! Kelly perfectly captures the colorful clutter and chaos of a zinester’s workspace. Keep your eyes peeled for Zinehead—our official mascot for this year’s fest.

Kelly Wang is an award-winning alternative cartoonist, printmaker, and musician based in Chicago. Their hand-drawn works combine Asian and American influences, their stories exploring personal narratives and growth often with absurd or magical realism twists. They currently self-publish their work through their own small risograph press REESO PRESS and play music. Explore more of Kelly's delightful art at their website, cchianart.com.
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