In the lobby of Richmond Public Library, Richmond Zine Fest organizers invites a limited number of local non-profits and community organizations the opportunity to outreach in a space that allows them to interact not only with people attending Richmond Zine Fest but regular library patrons as well. This year’s participating groups include:
1708 Gallery’s mission is to empower artists’ ideas and voices so they can create works that matter to our communities. We believe that artists are catalysts for new ways of thinking, connectors of different perspectives, and conveners of the curious. We facilitate opportunities with Richmond-based, national, and international artists to offer our communities diverse ideas and visions from across the field of contemporary art. Stop by their table to learn more about 1708, and their upcoming events, which include InLight and Monster Drawing Rally.
ACLU of Virginia’s First-Ever Zine – Celebrating Trans Joy: Building Communities
Too often, stories about trans and nonbinary people focus on grief and trauma. But trans people deserve stories that recognize the fullness of our humanity. That’s why the ACLU of Virginia brought together 13 trans and nonbinary storytellers to tell their OWN stories – stories of love, family, and community — in Celebrating Trans Joy: Building Communities’ 100+ pages of beautifully illustrated comic strips.
Our goal? To change the narrative and debunk the misconceptions about trans and nonbinary people.
Rainbow Carnage Poetry Collective of RVA
Rainbow Carnage is the queer people’s poetry collective of Richmond, VA. Our mission is to ignite community through writing with accessible workshops, slams, and zines showcasing local LGBTQIA+ poets and artists. We believe in the importance of queer visibility and celebration, mutual aid, community care, and radical resistance. Follow us on Instagram @rainbow_carnage_poetry or email us at rainbowcarnagepoetry@proton.me for info on our upcoming events!
The Richmond Community Bail Fund exists to post bail for everyone in Central Virginia who needs it in order to help them avoid the many immediate and collateral consequences of incarceration. We work toward the abolition of not just cash bail, but pretrial detention and supervision as well. We will have zines, merch, and a volunteer sign up at our table!
Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project
The Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project is an abortion fund and practical support organization based out of Richmond, Virginia. Folks can support our work directly at https://www.rrfp.net/donate. We offer zines about abortion care, support, informational 101’s, and zines about intersecting movements, such as Language Justice.
Studio Two Three is a 501c(3) nonprofit community arts space. We offer studios, classes and workshops, artist residency, and open doors. We provide 24/7 access to printing presses, communal workspace, and individual artist studios to support art making for personal and social change. We support the role of the arts in civic voice and engagement, partnering with activists and leaders to provide space for creative advocacy initiatives. Stop by the lobby for periodic live print demonstrations and to learn more about their space located at 109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224!
Vegan Action is a national nonprofit that encourages folks to adopt a vegan lifestyle to end animal suffering, reduce environmental impacts, and improve human health. We have 2 new cookbook zines we would love to be able to share in addition to information about veganism in general. Our zines are filled with easy-to-make, approachable, and delicious all plant-based recipes to help people add more vegan foods to their diet.
Virginia Student Power Network
Founded in 2013, the Virginia Student Power Network is a multi-issue grassroots network of radical young organizers from universities across Virginia who are building power for democratic, diverse, and accessible education, as well as social, racial, and economic justice on our campuses and beyond
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