In Kolaj #28, we wrote, "In its most basic state, fragments of printed matter glued to a substrate, collage is small. The immediacy and intimacy of the medium is one of its points of attraction, but these are qualities which, theoretically speaking, puts it at odds with the broader ecosystem of contemporary art which privileges big gestures and spectacle. From installation work to mural making to simply creating large tableaux, contemporary artists need to be able to manifest in multiple ways in order to be successful in the current art world milieu." Articles about how collage artists work bigger frequently appear in the magazine. One way to work bigger is to make a print of a smaller collage. It can be really something to see one's work scaled up. 

We invite you to support Kolaj Institute while making a BIG PRINT of one of your collages. 

For a minimum donation of $50, we will print one of your collages as big as it can go on a 24"x36" piece of paper. Your donation will support Kolaj Institute Gallery and the programs we run to raise collage’s standing in the art world by supporting artists, curators, and writers who seek to study, document, & disseminate ideas that deepen our understanding of collage as a medium, a genre, a community, and a 21st century movement. These programs include maintaining an archive, library, directories of the collage community; publishing books, journals, and magazines; exhibitions in our gallery; and residencies, workshops, and labs for professional artists; and workshops for the community.

Here's the fine print: The image you send must be a minimum of 3,450 pixels wide or 5100 pixels high. The image must be in jpg format. We will print your image as-is centered on a 24"x36" piece of paper at the highest resolution possible and ship the print to you in a cardboard tube. If your address is in the United States or Canada, there is no additional cost for shipping. There will be an additional charge if your address is outside of North America. Once you make your donation, we will send you additional instructions. We may share an image of your print on social media. Limit one print per person.

Get your BIG PRINT by making a donation today!

Kolaj Institute would not be possible without the support from the community. Thank you!