SUBSTRATE is a quarterly zine that asks artists and writers to consider what a better world might look like. For another world to be possible, we must first--and continually--learn to imagine and deeply believe in it. We seek to practice revolutionary optimism and imagination as one antidote to nihilism, apathy, and despair. We want to exercise the creative muscles involved in remaking futures for us to live in and we want to do it together.




ISSUE 06 - submissions due 10/30                      


ISSUE 05 - SUMMER 2025                                    


ISSUE 04 - SPRING 2025                                        

 

ISSUE 03 - WINTER 2025                                        


ISSUE 01 - SUMMER 2024                                    

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SUBSTRATE is lovingly edited by Philadelphia-area artist cort hartle. The digital version of this zine is free to download. Distribution is encouraged, and print copies are avaliable for a $5 suggested donation. For inquiries, questions, or feedback, please send an email using the “contact” button above.