The Cover of Volume I of Zine for the Hart

Zine for the Hart is a collection of creations made with the city of Hartford and its creators at the forefront.

Volume 1 includes creations from 22 makers with ties to Hartford, Connecticut. With no explicit theme listed in the call for submissions, this booklet exhibits visual artists and wordsmiths uninhibited by thematic constraints. Zine for the Hart is Bok Choy Studios’ debut publication.

Volume 1 features:

  • Aliyah Alonso

  • Ariel Nasya Brown

  • Brenda Ordonez

  • Chansee Williams

  • Charlie Taing

  • CJ & Anna

  • Elijah Ravid

  • Emily McKenna

  • Kiore Andrews

  • Leanaly Encarnacion

  • Lu

  • Macy Fernance

  • Meg Smith

  • Nspired Arte

  • N W

  • Petrice Robyn

  • Ra

  • Qusharia

  • Steph

  • xoxo, Romeo

  • Bok Choy Studios hosted Zine for the Hart’s Volume 1 Release Mixer at Semilla Cafe + Studio in Hartford, CT on July 25, 2025,

    Vendors at the event included:

    • Botanical Bruja LLC

    • Brewjeria Brewing Co.

    • Chismosa Zine

    • Connecticut Grapevine

    • Elijah Ravid

    • Meg Smith

    • Sarah Michelle Lane