(Ex)press(ion)

Celebrate the Month of Printmaking with a vibrant exhibition showcasing the diverse practices of original, hand-crafted prints- no specific theme, just highlighting the joy of printmaking!  Select artists may be invited to give Saturday demonstrations during gallery hours.

Join us in celebrating the Month of Print with (Ex)press(ion) -a dynamic exhibition dedicated to the art and craft of printmaking in all its forms. This show is open to all 2D styles, techniques and approaches, with no set theme.  Whether traditional or experimental, bold or subtle, we welcome work that highlights the richness and versatility of original, hand-crafted print media.

As part of the celebration, select artists may be invited to present live demonstrations of their printmaking process on Saturdays throughout the exhibition.  These events offer a chance to engage with the public, share your techniques and bring your creative process to life in the gallery.  

Exhibition Dates: February 21 - March 29, 2026

About NKollectiv Gallery:

NKollectiv has been operational since 2021 and is managed by encaustic and cold wax artist, Nicole Korbe. The gallery is known for its highly curated collection of quality artists who work in unique and dynamic media.  NKollectiv is located in a second floor location in the hip downtown district of Englewood, as the anchor of the new art hub (EASEL: Englewood Art Studios, Events, Lessons).  The gallery is open 6 days a week with regular business hours and is also accessible to all attendees of events held in the space. 

Deadline: January 9, 2026

Notification: February 1, 2026

Artwork Drop-off: Sunday, February 15, between 4-5pm or Monday, February 16, between 9-4 pm. 

Exhibition: February 21 - March 29, 2026

Opening Reception: February 21, 2026 

Second Saturday Artists' Reception with Juror talk and award winners announced on March 14, 2026

*Artist Demonstrations: February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21

Commission: 60% artist, 40% gallery

Awards: Juror's Choice, People's Choice, no monetary prize

Juror: Alicia McKim

Alicia McKim received her M.F.A. in Printmaking from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She incorporates traditional printmaking processes with alternative techniques to investigate the relationship between humankind and the environment. 

McKim exhibits her artist's books and prints internationally, and her work is in numerous private and public collections, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Getty Artist Book Collection, the Walker Art Center, and the Harvard Printing and Graphics Collection. Her works have appeared in 500 Handmade Books, Vol. 2, Bound & Lettered, and Daria magazines. 

Alicia is an associate professor emerita of fine arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.

Timeline:

• Submissions accepted until Friday, January 9, 2026
• Artist Notification: Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Artwork Drop-off to gallery: February 15 - 16, 2026
• Exhibition Dates: February 21 - March 29, 2026
• Opening Reception: Saturday, February 21, from 4-8 pm
• Second Saturday: March 14 from 4-8 pm
• Saturday Demonstrations: February 28, March 7, 14 and 21
• Artwork Pickup: Monday, March 30, from 9 - 4pm

Payments for sold work will be sent by April 30, 2026

Submit up to 3 pieces of artwork only.  Please provide an artist statement with a maximum of 1,000 characters.  

Maximum size of two-dimensional artwork: 36" on the longest side (including framing)

Must comply with art drop-off for hand-delivered work: Sunday, February 15, between 4-5pm or Monday, February 16, between 9-4 pm. Please note that NKollectiv is a on the second floor, with stair access only.  If you need to make arrangements for drop-off at ground level, please contact the gallery after your application is accepted.  

Open to all Colorado printmakers working in 2D media.