2024 Art Meets Activism | (Bighill) $9,180 to support the expansion of a regional “ZiNetwork” of maker-activists in Kentucky and Appalachia. This project connects dispersed zine producers, activities, and resources and provides opportunities for regional feminist zine-related networking, skill-sharing, and collective artmaking, including “zini-grants” and other pay-it-forward activities. This will culminate in “AMAzine: Making Social Change in Kentucky and Appalachia,” a collaborative zine project focused on art and activism.

2023 Art Meets Activism | (Big Hill) $5,000 to support the formation of a regional “ZiNetwork” (or zine interest group) to connect maker-activists in Kentucky and Appalachia. This project builds upon existing but geographically dispersed zine producers, activities and resources to establish formal opportunities for regional feminist zine-related networking, skill-sharing and artmaking. Outcomes include creating an ongoing communication network, virtual workshops and a collaborative zine project focused on art and activism.