History
Alive Magazine began as a senior thesis project, when St. Olaf College student Heather Scheiwe designed her own major incorporating communication, religion, women's studies, psychology, media studies, and a dash of business. She longed for a space free of skinny models and sales pitches, a space where young women could freely share what they valued, hoped for, celebrated in their lives. Heather applied for a grant to print 200 copies of what "could be" a positive alternative teen magazine. Not intending to carry it forward beyond the April 2004 presentation, Heather was surprised when audience members began handing her money to continue the project. "There's nothing like this out there," one donor said, "This must keep going."
Young women began offering their services--for free--and Alive Magazine was born. Since then, the magazine has blossomed into a full-blown publication reaching young women around the world. From California to Kuwait, young women ages 13-25 are sharing their original stories, artwork, poetry, and talents with each other. Recently, AM's internship program has sprung to life, offering real-world experience to college-age women both locally and internationally.
Why an Online magazine?
Alive Magazine began as a 32-page full-color print magazine, distributed to 1,000 readers. In 2007, with the increasing influence of technology, open source communication, and online communities, AM decided to transfer the energy of the print magazine into an e-zine version.
Now, the bi-monthly online PDF version of AM is read by thousands of readers in over 30 countries worldwide. Readers can also find new content in their favorite columns on the Web site, updated almost daily between magazine issues.
Contributing writers and artists can submit their stories, poems, artwork and narratives to be considered for publication on the Web site or in the bi-monthly PDF by visiting our Submissions page.
Alive Arts Media
1720 Madison St NE
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
612.284.4080