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ABOUT LURCH



LURCH is a Portland-based, community-driven zine. Each issue presents a broad theme that creatives are encouraged to (loosely) follow and submit artwork, writing, photography, design, textiles, and more to be featured in the following issue. 

Founded in 2022 by Emma Wiseman and Anna Volk, LURCH has been growing steadily.

In addition to publishing our zine, we actively engage in Portland’s zine and arts community. We’ve participated in the Independent Publishers Panel through Literary Arts, tabled at Portland Art Book Fair, and our team has helped organize the annual Portland Zine Symposium.  We’re also involved in an ongoing Independent Publishers Research Project with BERM magazine.





MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE ZINE:



The LURCH Team:



EMMA WISEMANCo-Founder, Art Direction & Communications

Emma is a cofounder of LURCH, art director, and head of communications. If you’ve talked to LURCH you’d probably talked to Emma.  

Emma likes to have ten projects going on at once, making fancy typography layouts, and event planning.

Emma likes to collect troll dolls, gnomes, perfume, and rocks. She also self publishes her own newspaper called Shifty Gnome News. 

Find more of Emma’s work at @emmawisegnome





ANNA VOLK Co-Founder, Art Direction, PM, Web + Social Designer


Anna is a cofounder of LURCH, art director, and designer. She’s a mastermind behind LURCH’s quirky visuals. With the perfect blend of creativity and organization, Anna keeps everything running smoothly, ensuring our zine stays cohesive, our website up to date, and even designed the LURCH logo. 

Anna’s a board game creator, occasional painter, social butterfly, Hot Pocket connoisseur, and animal lover. 

Find more of Anna’s work at:
annavolk




ELLEN LYONS
Art Direction, Production & Designer

International woman of mystery. Ellen makes all the production happen. Whether it’s a cover photoshoot, or cutting out vinyl for lurch murch - she’s there. Ellen joined LURCH on our second issue and has been the woman with the grid bringing organization to our layouts. 

Ellen is the person to always include everyone. LOVE.





MAXWELL KLINE
Copy Editor


LO PLATT
 Fulfillment: Shipping




ROB ARMONTROUT Fulfillment: Delivery




At LURCH, we believe in the power of self-expression, collaboration, and the DIY spirit. We’re excited to continue building a space where artists can showcase their work, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to a growing creative community.






PORTLAND, OR
All images are copyright to LURCH

DESIGNERS:
Emma Wiseman, Anna Volk, and Ellen Lyons

COPY EDITOR:
Maxwell Kline

FULFILLMENT:
Lo Platt and Robert Armontrout