{"id":118516,"date":"2019-10-16T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/?page_id=118516"},"modified":"2026-03-04T07:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:24:10","slug":"members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/members\/","title":{"rendered":"Colossal Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center info-page-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eyebrow-heading\">Support Independent Arts Publishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-become-a-colossal-member\">Become a Colossal Member<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-smokey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-smokey-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Already a member? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/?memberful_endpoint=auth\">Login here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Membership-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-327878\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5856663216620805;width:691px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Membership-2.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Membership-2-640x422.png 640w, 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href=\"https:\/\/colossal.memberful.com\/gift?plan=113463\">Gift<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-patron-of-the-arts\">Patron of the Arts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All Supporter benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a <a href=\"https:\/\/colossal.shop\/collections\/wear\/products\/classic-colossal-cap\">Colossal hat<\/a> and sticker pack if you select annual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-crow-color has-verdigris-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colossal.memberful.com\/checkout?plan=42906\">$10\/month<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-crow-color has-verdigris-background-color 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Group plans also available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center colossal-join-us is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paintbrush.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-327880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paintbrush.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paintbrush-640x422.png 640w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paintbrush-960x633.png 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paintbrush-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paintbrush-1536x1012.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:52%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-join-thousands-of-readers-and-help-make-art-accessible-for-everyone\">Join Thousands of Readers and Help Make Art Accessible for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Colossal&nbsp;is an international platform for art and visual expression that explores a vast range of disciplines, and since launching in 2010, we\u2019ve celebrated the work of more than 8,000 emerging and established artists, designers, and creatives. As a Colossal Member, you support independent arts publishing and ensure that we\u2019re able to keep sharing the stories you see on the site each day. Join today and become part of a community of like-minded readers who are passionate about contemporary art and ensuring that it remains accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull colossal-testimonials is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-colossal-members-share\">What Colossal Members share&#8230; <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-bottom has-chalk-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20c46f1d2acbfcb22da8c8d683d05fd3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom has-juniper-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-chalk-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4fa118efb2218a9d5e051d911d44596c is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><br><br>\u201cYour website is a good corner of the internet, and I want you to be able to keep it that way.&nbsp; I&#8217;ve been reading Colossal for over a decade.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Kit, member since February 2026<br><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom has-gold-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-chalk-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9bd5ff8a09634f5607e22df33aa4c30 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-chalk-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c03b2badb3ec1fb11d63413b801e4b9\">\u201cI love Colossal and visit way too often not to. The reading\/looking\/thinking experience is fantastic. Well written, thoughtfully curated, and gorgeously produced.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Nicholas H., member since October 2025<br><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom has-scarlet-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-chalk-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bfec1dd9b80b87e467a483ed6f1e310f is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-chalk-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc0f24c8a83e2f7a16efe3e27967d21c\"><br><br>\u201cWith all the horrific challenges that are happening, we need to preserve those things that bring us joy.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Lemoine R., member since September 2025<br><br><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull colossal-faqs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1743618463082\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What partners do members get discounts from?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">25% off <a href=\"https:\/\/nautil.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nautilus Magazine<\/a>, 15% off prints from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejaunt.net\/printarchive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Jaunt<\/a>, 15% off eligible products from <a href=\"https:\/\/20x200.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20&#215;200<\/a>, 50% off digital subscriptions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.createmagazine.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create! Magazine<\/a>, 10% off anything in the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.booooooom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booooooom Shop<\/a>. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1720606644924\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do you have a membership program, and will you be putting Colossal behind a paywall?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">We established a membership program in 2019 to reduce our reliance on advertising and move toward a more sustainable, reader-focused business model. Thanks to the generous support of our members, Colossal is free for everyone.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1720617956609\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What do memberships fund?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Colossal Membership fees go directly toward staff salaries, image licensing, site upkeep and hosting costs, and other publication fees. Plus, a portion is always donated to classrooms in need through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donorschoose.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DonorsChoose<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1720617968762\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Colossal a nonprofit?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1725304369426\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I donate to Colossal instead of becoming a member?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! You can always make a <a href=\"https:\/\/payments.colossal.art\/b\/8x2bIP7oo2s71id0s68IU06\">one-time contribution to Colossal<\/a>. We also accept checks at:<br\/><br\/>Colossal<br\/>6177 N. 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