re:Active is a nonprofit, arts-education program for youths 13-19.
It is currently located in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
re:Active uses the production of a theme-based magazine (titled "re:")
about issues affecting youth as the vehicle for introducing students
to design thinking and the creative process in general.

We help youth to see a path that makes sense for them by introducing them
to jobs in the fields of design, writing, illustration and photography.
Our first set of classes began in 2004.

check out the Swindle magazine article on the program here: zine teens

 

We are currently collaborating with 826 Valencia LA to produce the next magazine due out in July, 2008.
You can buy the new issue, Dead-end Door, re:vealed right here:

 

 

We are looking for interested staff and youth to start the program in Portland, OR.
Please contact us if you have interest.

  
   
   

Oregon - 503.250.4055

volunteer

submissions

 

 

Past Issues


Here is some information on the 2007 student issue "re:birth"
a collaboration between re: Magazine and the Street Poets.
The poetry and design were taught at La Vida High School - a continuation school
for pregnant teens in South Central Los Angeles.

This is our most intense one yet.

Here is the 2006 student issue about "cures" - titled Cure(s)
Dan Monick was the guider and decider on this magazine.
We will have them at the launch of the 'zine.
The launch will be at the Echo Park Film Center on June 24th, 2006 @ 6pm.
Please come out and pick up your issue.

 

take a look at the first student issue about "beliefs" - titled residue (2.5 MB)
this one is sold out!

 

take a look at the prototype issue - re:action

read more about who we are and what we are doing here below.
you'll need adobe pdf reader. to view it.

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re: Active and re: Magazine's printing of the most recent issue was due in large part to a grant from the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

 

here are some links to other organizations that we love & support.

Open Meadow | ecopop | Plazm Magazine | Good Magazine | Beautiful Losers
Dharma Punx | Mind Body Awareness Project | Emigre magazine | Colors Magazine
Dischord Records | Adbusters Media Foundation | Long Division | Dan Monick | Kansas, CA
Street Poets, Inc. | 826 Valencia | Echo Park Film Center | Tia Chucha's Cultural Cafe