ZineFest 2026

Book Arts Center annual event Zinefest will feature over 50 local zine-makers, poets, and comic artists who gather to sell their self-created publications. ZineFest will be held at 468 Washington Street on Saturday, August 15th from 11am-4pm. This event is free and open to the public.

At ZineFest, local zine-makers will gather to distribute, trade, and sell their creations. Get lost in a photocopied sea of zines, and conspire with fellow artists! Adding some hands-on artmaking to the day, Book Arts will also host letterpress and screen printing demonstrations in their lower-level studio. Participants will be able to print their own zine, or screen print a commemorative t-shirt!

Teen Zine Exhibition: Zines are a powerful tool for creative expression, storytelling, and arts education. Because of their accessibility and popularity among young people, zine-making has become an important part of the educational programming offered by Book Arts and partner organizations including CEPA Gallery, Squeaky Wheel, and BICA.

As part of ZineFest 2026, Western New York Book Arts Center will present a Teen Zine Exhibition featuring work created by high school students participating in zine programs throughout Western New York. The exhibition will showcase the voices, ideas, and artistic talents of emerging young creators while highlighting the educational impact of collaborative arts programming across the region. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on August 8th. Click here for complete details.