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📍Central Texas
(Retired Surgical Nurse)
Work-work-werk @blvckrosephoto
IRL @tinygalleryatx

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‘New Year’s Eve, Santa Rita Courts’ by @ches_alan

Would it be too much to say this could be yet another reason to look forward to Fridays? Switched the style up. Let me know what you think. Oh, and if you make books like this, let me know! I would love to have them. #photobookjousting

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Sneak peek! Thank you to our amazing contributors for being part of this first edition <3

DM to preorder a copy or come grab one in person this Saturday from 3-10PM. Details are linked in our bio!

All proceeds will be going to Art From The Streets.

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The hour is nigh...Lone Star Zine Fest 2026 starts in 5 days!

Swipe ➡ to check out a few more exhibitors (in alphabetical order)...

Support Ho(s)e Collective (sxhxcollective.org) is a small Leftist formation of queer and trans sex workers with incarceration experiences and our trusted co-conspirators based in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Akron, OH, and formerly in NYC. We work to build radical community for all sex workers through political education and public agitation.

Temp Tats Magazine (IG: @temptatszine) is an independent print publication that documents DIY punk, emo and hardcore music.

Terrestrial Dispatch (IG: @terrestrial_dispatch) Bi-weekly newsletter covering art, music, film, retro tech, and day to day life in the modern age. Notes from real life.

Things Made of Paper (tumblr.com/things-made-of-paper) Octavia J. Glass makes poetry and art zines that are weird and often heavy.

Tiny Gallery (IG: @ches_alan) Makin’ photos and makin’ books. Photographer based in Austin, Texas.

#lszinefest26 #lszinefest #zines #diy #austintexasevents #lonestarzinefest2026

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it’s our first mooncake season as Mooncakes and we’re stoked to celebrate with @laulauatx !! shop a range of locally made prints, goodies, and pastries all celebrating the moon, mid-autumn, and Chang’e and her moon rabbit 🌙🐰🥮

this SATURDAY 9/26 from 10am - 2pm with a curated print gallery, one-day only mooncake gift shop, special pastry case features, installation by @nhiii and special edition Lau Lau Art Club pop-up

ft. your favorites
@an_made_ceramics @byhouseofwick @shopkathyphantastic @lian.soy @mimisorigamis @wiggleworksceramics @theluna.tx @spookytimes @klctvefusion @ches_alan @worksofkani @neighborhoodriso @spilled_chai @makingtiff @weila.art @cookiewookiekitchen @squeeclub @my.boulangerie

P.S. you heard it here first: a ✨debut product drop✨ by @themahjatx and @lizziewin_ might be in the cards

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Looking at ‘The Sweet Smell of Burnt Gasoline Brings Me Home,’ by @ches_alan | This edition is sold out, but Ches is a prolific image and book maker who’s work I have a deep admiration for. Grab ‘New Year’s Eve Santa Rita Courts’ if you can.

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Alive in the Studio with the talented @ches_alan! We got to hear his thoughts on the purpose of a photobook and his exhibit in our gallery “Santa Rita Courts, NYC”. You can find his work at @laulauatx, @tomomags and @livrabooks! 🤩

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Who’s the closest??

Nov 14-15, 2026: Come eat lumpia, drink and be merry!
We are hosting the @tayo_na_ Volume 3 launch party during @austinstudiotour

The two day event will have an art showcase, vendor market, live performances and more! It will be family friendly and everyone is welcome!

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Sidewalk in September!

Let’s take a walk with our friend and fantastic photographer @ches_alan in the afternoon at the @2324atx

Let’s meet at 6pm and Ches will lead the walk around the neighborhood before the gallery tour.
Come support our local artist and learn something new from each other 🙌🏼

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We know you’re not supposed to have a favorite Social Hour.. but our last Social Hour was up there 💖

@ches_alan led a workshop about photobooks and specifically how to sequence images. He brought his own (beautiful) images and guests sorted through them for their own photobook!

We would love to do more activities at upcoming Social Hours. :) Or maybe even a panel about accessibility in the arts as folks start thinking about opening up their spaces for AST? Maybe! 🤫

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A zine on the practice of photography… 01

*A series of essays and writings on photography. Always handmade. Always FREE.

5.5 x 8.5 inches
Pamphlet Stitched Binding
Kraft CardStock Cover
B&W Inkjet Print on Sugarcane Paper

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: @ches_alan of @tinygalleryatx 's practice in photography centers around the relationship between people and place from an immigrant lens and experiences.

Chester's family immigrated from the Philippines in the mid 1990s. He's lived all over Texas but have been in Austin for over 15 years. Chester's work explores themes of displacement, search for belonging and our shared humanity.

Join us and @ches_alan THIS SUNDAY 8/23 FROM 10 - 2 to celebrate @laulauatx 's one year anniversary!

be in community
shop local
support artists

see you there!

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Our July Artist Talk + Social Hour was our ideal blending of art & community; from the new faces, delicious snacks & meaningful conversations about @ches_alan’s work!

If you missed the talk, do not worry! We are ramping up for our August Social Hour on 8/26 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Chester will be leading a photobook making activity starting at 7 PM.

You can RSVP using the link in bio 🥳

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