About PZS

The Portland Zine Symposium is an organization that hosts, among other events, a yearly free conference and zine social exploring facets of independent publishing and DIY culture. This event has been held in Portland, Oregon every summer since 2001 and hosts over 150 zinesters from around the world each year, as well as many free workshops, panels, and discussions.

Mission Statement

The Portland Zine Symposium (PZS) aims to build community between creators of independent publications in Portland, OR and beyond. PZS events create space for artists to share their work while exchanging skills and knowledge related to zine culture, creative expression, and self-publishing in an accessible, non-commercial environment.  PZS strives to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities, and promote equitable conditions for Portland’s creative community to thrive.

PZS 2023 Organizers

The Portland Zine Symposium is run by volunteer organizers! Below are just a few of the folks helping organize the 2020 Portland Zine Symposium:

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M. Sabine Rear

M. Sabine Rear is a cartoonist and zine-maker, and the cute blind lady you gave your seat to on the bus. She can found at www.michaelsabine.com and on Instagram as @michaelsabine

 
BB AnderssonBB Andersson is a cartoonist, zinester, designer, and multimedia artist.  Find their work at bbandersson.com and on instagram @bbandersson

BB Andersson

BB Andersson is a cartoonist,
zinester, designer, and multimedia artist. Find their work at bbandersson.com and on instagram @bbandersson

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Liz Yerby

Liz Yerby writes comics about crying. They are a proud member of the Sound Grounds Wreckin' Cru and also sometimes a mouse. Their art can be found at lizyerby.com and on IG @lizyerby.

 
Emily MorozEmily Moroz (she/her/they) is a cartoonist, illustrator, gay outdoorslady and member of the Sound Grounds Wreckin’ Cru. Find more at moreohs.com and on IG @moreohs.

Emily Moroz

Emily Moroz (she/her/they) is a cartoonist, illustrator, gay outdoorslady and member of the Sound Grounds Wreckin’ Cru. Find more at moreohs.com and on IG @moreohs.

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Eileen Chavez

Eileen Chavez has lived in Oakland, Portland and now Chicago. They are a cartoonist and zinester with an emphasis on emotive squiggles and squishy forms.

Their art can be found on IG at @sloris227

 
Emlyn ThompsonEmlyn Thompson is an out-of-practice artist and lifelong monster enthusiast. He doesn't really have an online presence, but he's working to change that.

Emlyn Thompson

Emlyn Thompson is an out-of-practice artist and lifelong monster enthusiast. He doesn't really have an online presence, but he's working to change that.