 Wasted Ink is a zine hub in Phoenix, AZ that provides international distribution, printing services, the annual Phx Zine Fest, and an extensive zine library - all dedicated to uplifting voices of historically marginalized creators who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent.
Self-publishing has always been a form of resistance and subversion, allowing writers and artists to speak directly to their lived experiences while shaping their culture. Wasted Ink aims to honor this tradition and support as many zinesters as possible in utilizing the freedom of the press. Wasted Ink collaborates in community with Palabras Bookstore, Abalone Mountain Press, and Pachanga Press at Nurture House; and SATURNHEX and Shut Eye Press at Paper Jam + Print. Follow Wasted Ink Zine Distro here: Website WIZD Publishing Paper Jam + Print
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 There Space is the only Membership-based screen print studio in Arizona. They teach printing daily through a 1-on-1 system and have a passion for connecting communities through the act of silk screening. With a walk-in friendly environment check them out anytime in Central Phoenix!
Follow There Space here: Website  Sketch Club Cafe is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit created for the local arts community. We host gatherings on weekends around the valley for artists and creatives at local coffee shops and other small businesses. Sketch Club Cafe's mission is to provide creatives with inclusive space to engage, create, and network whilst also fostering relationships between artists and coffee shops. Sketch Club Cafe's mission is to provide creatives with inclusive space to engage, create, and network whilst also fostering relationships between artists and coffee shops. Learn more about our organization and how you can get involved, or to find information about our events from our website, Sketchclubcafe.com!
Follow Sketch Club Cafe here: Linktr.ee  Stardust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We operate two reuse centers for home improvement which sell gently-used, salvaged, and surplus building materials at affordable prices. Additionally, we provide deconstruction services that salvage building materials, divert waste from landfills, and support sustainability in the community.
Founded in 1997, Stardust was created when local philanthropist and co-founder Jerry Bisgrove was about to undertake a complete home remodeling project. The first step of the remodeling process was to remove everything from the home, essentially gutting the structure in preparation for a rebuild. The weekend before demolition was scheduled to begin, Jerry and his wife told a friend to take whatever she wanted from the house. When Jerry and his wife returned to inspect the property, they were surprised to discover the usable material from the house was gone, including cabinets, plumbing fixtures, lighting, electrical supplies, and flooring. They asked their friend what she did with everything. She said she used some of the materials to remodel her own home, sold items to friends and relatives, and gave materials to those in need. It is from these humble beginnings that Stardust was born. Stardust partners with Gifts In Kind: The Gifts In Kind (GIK) program provides material donations to non-profit organization needing various commodities. GIK allows non-profit organizations access to large quantity and bulk donations of usable materials received by Stardust Non-Profit Building Supplies (SNBS) from local retailers. Items received through GIK may not be sold, bartered, traded, auctioned, raffled or otherwise used for monetary or financial gain by the non-profit organization or their clients. Donate to Stardust here: Website  RELATED RECORDS is an independent record label based out of Phoenix, AZ. The music and art released on this label is not genre specific, but everything is limited to less than 500 copies. The label is run by Ryan Avery and was started in 2013 while they were majoring in music business at Phoenix College. The only common thread for the things Ryan puts out on Related Records is that Ryan loves all the artists a lot and considers them all part of their chosen family. Ryan enjoys all kinds of art and the label reflects that - religious zines, queer themed tribute compilations, riot grrrl, commercial jingles, comic books that compliment musical albums about the oil industry, skate punk, poetry, whisper vocal comedy covers of indie artists, british homocore, pop, experimental, electronic, benefit mix tapes, ska, friendship zines, party music, acapella sing songs, story telling, shaggs-worship, weirdo religious music from the 60s, tribute albums to unpopular albums by popular bands, kraut rock, explicit homosexual lyrics, jazz, artists that are obsessed with very specific themes, noise, soundtracks to movies that were never released in theaters, garage rock, bedroom pop, art-goth from Germany, perverted vaudeville, folk, grindcore, whole compilations made up of stage banter, novelty, sound collage, high-brow+low-brow art concepts, early 2000's+1990's nostalgia, freak-folk, hardcore, hip-hop performed by space aliens and old people, new wave and MORE!
Follow Related Records here: Website Depop Bandcamp Discogs Youtube  The mission of Recovery Center for the Arts is to provide a structured, nurturing, and creative environment for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. We are committed to supporting each individual's unique journey toward healing, recovery, and self-discovery. Our purpose is to offer a comprehensive and holistic approach to recovery by integrating evidence-based therapies with creative outlets.
Follow Recovery Center for the Arts here: Website  Fostering literary community through the creation, publication, showcase, and investigation of contemporary literary arts from Northern Arizona, the Colorado Plateau, the American Southwest, and beyond.
Established in 1997, the Northern Arizona Book Festival (NOAZBF) is a literary nonprofit based out of Kinłaní (a.k.a., the bordertown of Flagstaff, Arizona). It coordinates programming that reflects the literary interests and cultural issues that define life in the Colorado Plateau region. The festival combines traditional modes (such as readings, panels, discussions, and book fairs) with an array of other modes (workshops, screenings, performances, hands-on activities, and immersive experiences) so participants can discover new entry points into the literary arts. The festival partners with a wide array of non-profits, presses, businesses, and community organizations to increase both literacy and cultural literacy. Follow Northern Arizona Book Festival here: Website   LOOKOUT is the primary and dedicated news source for the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on deep, accountable journalism that bridges community gaps and promotes informed participation in democratic processes. We are a beacon of truth, connecting diverse narratives to foster inclusivity and understanding, creating a unified and informed society.
Follow LOOKOUT here: Website  Kei Collective features independent artists who specialize in alternative styles. Our walls are filled with art, clothing, patches, pins, jewelry, home goods, and more! We also have an ever-changing secondhand section filled with goodies from the local alt community!
We believe that fashion is an ever changing and evolving form of self expression. You can love all different styles, mix them up, and come out with something completely and uniquely YOU. Our mission is to support artists and fashion lovers in their quest for self expression. We offer a judgement free zone to explore your sense of style. As such, we do not tolerate hate of any kind in our shop or at our events. We welcome all ages, races, genders, and creeds. Period. Follow Kei Collective here: Website  We are a locally owned coffee shop in Tempe, Arizona serving artisanal coffee, pastries and pizzas. At Brick Road, everyone is welcome. We are LGBTQA and sober-community friendly. In fact, "community," is very important to us. We're more than just a fabulous little coffee shop; we're a quirky, vibrant, and inclusive community that's all about good vibes and great coffee.
Follow Brick Road Coffee here: Website  BLICK Art Materials is one of the largest providers of art supplies within the U.S. with over 90,000 items available online, in our catalog, and at our retail locations. We have over 60 stores throughout the U.S. and the District of Columbia. BLICK has been “Family-Owned and Serving Artists” since 1911. It is currently in its third generation of family ownership.
Follow and #createwithBLICK here: Website  Bagelfelds is a small, independent bagel shop based out of Phoenix, AZ located at 2940 N. Thomas Rd. Our menu consists of Bagels and Cream Cheese, that is it. Our merchandise consists of shirts, tote bags, stickers, enamel pins, buttons and a series of self published zines called “If You Know, You Know” The zines are a mix of reviews, interviews, comics and rants - mostly about food. We are hard to find, but we are worth it.
Follow Bagelfelds here: Website John Dishwasher's work revolves around the idea of "humans resisting dehumanization" with the principal hook being that it is totally legitimate to deliberately work as a part-time dishwasher and spend the rest of your time practicing art.
Corrientes” is a small DIY publishing project of essays about politics and literature. The intention of the project is to bring texts that weren’t so easily available or weren’t available at all (in Spanish) to the region of Tijuana.
Impresiciones (a word game of error and printing in spanish), is a project that evolved in the process of learning to make zines and books for Corrientes. Abalone Mountain Press features zines from Indigenous zinesters, poets and artists. As a press we publish Native voices.
"I'm a comic creator living in Phoenix, AZ. Originally from Iowa, I create comics which are informed by my own experiences growing up queer and working class in the midwest, wrestling with mental health, learning to trust my own guts, and other normal human stuff"
Derk Harron is from Arizona. He graduated from Phoenix College with an ASA degree in Comics and Sequential Art. He’s done political cartoons through his years in college. He loves doing commissioned artwork in the art mediums of watercolor paints, colored pencils, acrylic paints, ink, and pencil. He continues working on comics in his spare time and painting pictures of his dogs, Hazel and Rose.
DIY Museum is a queer arts collective based in the Bay Area. Born out of a dream for a collective arts space, DIY Museum fosters community and belonging through creative programming. Our zines vary widely among our members from music to love, perzines to fanzines.
"I am an artist from Santa Fe, NM, now based in AZ. I've been participating in zine fests in the Southwest/Westcoast now for about 7 years. I make zines as part of my art practice and am passionate about self publishing."
Middle-aged punk kid still reveling in the excitement of self-publishing comix and underground media.
"My newest zine, Desert Pookas, is filled with adapted Irish fairy tales and linocut illustrations, and explores themes of grief, childhood, and longing, set against a desert night. My other zines delve into food justice, climate change, and collaborating on creative projects."
"My name is Dree and I love creating zines and art prints, and stickers. My zines focus on telling stories about character interactions. All of my zines are short stories aboout characters interactions, I try to keep them short and sweet and fun for everyone."
Dead Relatives Magazine ( @deadrelativesmag ) was created by Héctor Zaldívar. This Indígena-owned and operated non-profit magazine has been around online since 2020 with printed media in circulation since 2023. Héctor has been dedicated to empowering young activists over the years.
"I have perzines that are made from pieces of my journals and highlight different seasons of life and relationships that are meaningful to me."
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