About

Established in 2025, Kenozia is a print-only, quarterly zine showcasing the work of Kenosha area artists and writers created and curated by Sarah Opatz.

Kenozia is available at Blue House Books and East View Coffee. In addition to single issue purchases, we offer yearly subscriptions and memberships. See our shop page to learn more.

Each quarter we host in-person issue release parties that include artist panels, live musical performances, and flash fiction readings from those featured in our zine.

Meet the Creator

Sarah Opatz is a Kenosha native artist, event coordinator, and the creator/editor-in-chief of Kenozia. In 2007, Sarah graduated salutatorian at Indian Trail Academy before earning a bachelor’s degree in Humanities and Arts, graduating cum laude, at the University of Parkside-Wisconsin in 2012. She moved to Milwaukee and managed Splash Studio, a paint and sip studio in the historic Third Ward. In 2021, Sarah returned home to Kenosha with curiosity about the new art culture that emerged. Her intrigue of her hometown and passion for art led her to launch Kenozia.

Mission Statement

Our mission at Kenozia is to uplift and discover Kenosha artists and to give them a voice and platform to showcase their work. As a smaller city, it is crucial to have an outlet for the art community to be seen and heard. In an age where everything is digital, we seek to reinvigorate the physical form of putting words and images on paper, something tangible for our readers to hold and connect with.

Our primary goal is to share art, photography, and literature with the Kenosha community. We hope you enjoy discovering new artists and celebrating established creators who make Kenosha unique. We believe in the importance of inclusivity, regardless of skin color, gender, sexual orientation, or beliefs. We do not censor art. The expressions and portrayals our artists choose to share are their individual perspectives, and we would never censor that. Their thoughts and works are not reflections of Kenozia.