What is Quite Marks?

Quiet Marks exists to document and uplift the voices of local creators of all kinds—from painters and photographers to poets, musicians, tattoo artists, crafters, filmmakers, and beyond. In a time when community matters more than ever, this zine creates space for connection, expression, and shared experience. We believe in the people here—the creativity, resilience, and stories shaped by this place—and we’re committed to preserving the marks they leave behind through honest, inclusive, community-driven art.

ISSUES | VOLUMES (2026)

Rules for Submissions!

By submitting work to Quiet Marks, artists agree to the following:

Original Work & Rights
• All submitted artwork must be original and created by the submitting artist. No plagiarism or unauthorized use of others’ work.
• The artist must own the full copyright to the submitted work.
• By submitting, the artist grants Quiet Marks permission to publish the work in the current issue and future reprints or archival editions of the zine.

Content Guidelines
• Nudity is acceptable when presented tastefully and artistically. Explicit or pornographic content will not be accepted.
• No gang-on-gang violence.
• No extreme or graphic acts of violence.
• Content that promotes hate, harassment, or harm toward others will not be accepted.

Editorial Discretion
• Quiet Marks reserves the right to decline or not publish any submission for any reason. Submission does not guarantee publication.
• We are not obligated to provide feedback or explanation for declined submissions.

General Notes
• Artists may submit work in any medium that translates well to print, including but not limited to visual art, photography, writing, tattoos, design, and mixed media.
• Submissions should align with the spirit of Quiet Marks: community, expression, and honest creative work.

SPONSOR A ZINE

Why It Matters:

Quiet Marks is a monthly zine celebrating the voices of local artists—painters, photographers, poets, tattoo artists, filmmakers, musicians, crafters, and more. Each issue documents the creativity and resilience of our Minnesota community, preserving the marks artists leave behind and sharing their work with a growing local audience.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking local businesses to help cover printing costs for Quiet Marks. Your support will directly enable artists to have their work published, seen, and collected. Sponsorships are flexible and can be recognized in print, giving your business visibility while supporting the local arts scene.

What You Get:

Recognition as a sponsor in print and digital promotions
Inclusion in a dedicated sponsor section in the zine (size flexible depending on number of sponsors)

Alignment with a project that celebrates local creativity, community, and self-expression
A tangible connection to Minnesota’s arts community

We’d love to discuss your potential sponsorship for an upcoming issue. Packages are flexible, and any contribution makes a meaningful impact. Please reach out to @High_Up_North to be part of Quiet Marks and support Minnesota’s creative community.

DONATIONS

Donations help keep Quiet Marks alive, printed, and focused on uplifting local artists. When support allows, donor names will be featured in a dedicated thank-you page, with each name hand-drawn and sometimes colored as a personal mark of appreciation. It’s our way of making sure supporters can find themselves inside the zine and be part of its story.

$5 — The Mark

• Name listed on the donor thank-you page (hand-drawn when space allows)
• Shout-out on the Quiet Marks website donor list
• Early digital access to next month’s issue
• A genuine thank-you for helping keep the zine alive

$10 — The Printed Page

• One physical copy of the current issue mailed to you
• Name included on the donor thank-you page
• Website shout-out as a supporter
• Early digital access to next month’s issue

$20 — The Collector

• One mailed copy of the current issue
• One additional copy to gift or archive
• Name featured larger or stylized on the donor page
• Website shout-out
• Early digital access to next month’s issue

$35 — The Contributor

• Two mailed copies of the current issue
• Hand-drawn donor name, optionally colored, on the donor page
• Website shout-out as a contributor
• Early digital access to next month’s issue
• First notice for future issues and submissions

$50 — The Patron

• Two mailed copies of the current issue
• Hand-drawn, colored donor name with extra emphasis
• Small handwritten thank-you note inside one copy
• Prominent website shout-out
• Early digital access to next month’s issue

$100+ — The Quiet Supporter

• Three mailed copies of the current issue
• Prominent placement on the donor page
• Personal thank-you note from Quiet Marks
• Featured website shout-out
• Early digital access to next month’s issue
• Recognition as helping make the issue possible

ROAD MAP 2026

STORIES LEFT BY LOCAL ARTISTS VOL1

Available: MARCH Vol 1

I am really excited to share the first Zine in the series of.

QUITE MARKS
“Stories left by local artists”

It is going to have a total of 16 pages (including covers)

Ft. Artist
Katt Meraki -x- High Up North

Sponsor(s):
•High Up North LLC

MADE HERE. LEFT HERE VOL2

Available: APRIL Vol 2

QUITE MARKS
“Made here. left here.”

Emphasizes locality, presence, and artists rooted in place.

STORIES LEFT BY LOCAL ARTISTS

Available: MAY Vol 3

QUITE MARKS
“small marks. real stories.”

Focus on intimate work, personal pieces, process shots, short writings.

FROM THE BLOCK TO THE PAGE VOL 4

Available: JUNE Vol 4

QUITE MARKS
“from the block to the page”

Street photography, graffiti-influenced work, raw city energy.

Creator Commitment

Quiet Marks is a monthly, independently produced zine. I am committed to releasing one issue every month, each consisting of at least 16 pages including covers, with 7–8 original pieces of my own work alongside featured community submissions.

Each issue will be printed in a minimum run of 25–30 copies, regardless of sponsorship or donation support. This ensures the zine remains consistent, accessible, and present within the local creative community.

Every issue will be distributed at local spots within the first few days of the month, keeping Quiet Marks timely, tangible, and rooted in place. This project is built on reliability, intention, and a long-term commitment to documenting and supporting local creative voices.