BLZF started in August 2024.
And a lot has happened in 18 months.
Meet the Team
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Evan Chelsee
CO-FOUNDER —
2024-2026 Organizer
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Ra Avis
CO-FOUNDER —
2024-2026 Organizer
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Theron James
CO-FOUNDER —
2024-2026 Organizer
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Joshua P. Stroder
2025-2026 ORGANIZER —
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Our First Year, By the Numbers
(as of August 2025)
We hosted 5 zine fairs, welcoming 800+ in-person attendees, and organized 7 workshops with 170 student makers.
We worked with 163 makers, showcased 273 zine titles, and sold 936 zines, paying out $5,000 directly to artists. We also gave away 1,400+ free zines — most of them folded by hand by our team.
None of this would have been possible without 18 volunteers and the support of our in-kind sponsors.
We brought in $2,071 through donations, tips, BLZF product sales, and vendor fees. Our total expenses were $2,729, covering marketing, display materials, supplies, PO box costs, software (Airtable, Carrd, Shopify, domains, Google), transportation, team meals, replacement shipping, and craft fair materials.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for a workshop.
Your Questions, Answered-
Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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How can I contact you?
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.