The Portland Zine Symposium has been bringing print media lovers together for 25 years, thanks to the dedication of its organizers, participants, and community members.
The event has really stayed alive because of the people who care for it: the many organizers, tablers, community members, and attendees.
Portland's zine culture is a cornerstone of its creative community, with underground, DIY comics and magazines being a significant part of it. The city's libraries have zine sections, colleges host pop-up zine classes, and the Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) supports novice and veteran artists in creating handmade zines.
The annual Portland Zine Symposium is a celebration of this vibrant culture, and this year marks its 25th anniversary, taking place in November.
Author's summary: Portland Zine Symposium turns 25.