JK Zine is a digital periodical for emerging visual artists and poets. JK’s publication of artwork through a free iPhone app makes it a unique platform. Our mission is to give our readers the opportunity to engage with content on their phone, in a way that parallels a traditional print format.
JK Zine is a digital periodical for emerging visual artists and poets. JK’s publication of artwork through a free iPhone app makes it a unique platform. Our mission is to give our readers the opportunity to engage with content on their phone, in a way that parallels a traditional print format.
-
Story
Mission Statement
JK was founded in 2018 by B Milder, in a scarcity of digital avenues to view independent creative work. We privilege analog methods of making, but present our issues in an easily-accessible digital format. We believe creativity outside the mainstream art world is important and should be supported!About The Project
When JK Zine was born in October 2018, it was a small publication showing work by a group of friends. Alex Picel wrote the code for the zine app AND took the photos for 3 issues. B Milder designed the app AND does the creative direction and layout for every issue.
Over time, JK developed its vision of what an independent digital magazine should offer. We've created an innovative tech platform, outside of advertising driven social media, that will help people discover new art. JK has expanded our team to facilitate the consistent distribution of quality content. We want JK's new way of making and distributing zines to help financially support the creative folks making the work.
Our team's passion for this project is ensured by our communities financial contributions. Today, JK exists as a free iOS app with 9 issues featuring 12 different artists. We are excited to continue our project and development - working with more artists, releasing new issues, and making our app more dynamic for both iPhone and Android users.
This crowdfunding campaign is to help us launch the next phase of growth for JK Zine.
- We commit to paying an artist fee for every creative contributor we work with.
- We commit to developing an Android version of the zine app so that anyone with a smartphone can access JK.
- We added an email newsletter to our offerings this year. We commit to paying creative writers and journalists that write content for these dispatches.
- We commit to maintaining a library of free issues, for all to enjoy regardless of their ability to purchase entertainment.
Help us take the next step in expanding our platform: developing an Android app and supporting our contributors. Your pledge to JK means we can expand our audience and deepen connections with our community, partners, and contributors.
JK Zine is a sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts.
Incentives
$10
Newsletter Shout-out
A JK shout-out and thank you for your contribution in our most recent newsletter.
$25
JK Postcards
A set of two standard postcards to send to friends or tack up on your wall
$40
Custom Portrait
A custom portrait done by Margarita Kruchinskaya. You will receive your digital portrait as a jpeg by email. You have the option to uplaod this portrait onto social media to help spread the word about JK!
Claimed: 7 of 30
$100
JK T-Shirt
With this donation you will receive a screenprinted JK t-shirt.
The print is from issue 02.02 published July 20, 2019.
$150
Fine Art Print
Black and white print from issue 03.03, published on August 14, 2020.
Photographs Jeffrey Carlos Nunes.
The print is on 5 x 7 cotton paper.
Edition of 25
Claimed: 0 of 25
$200
Fine Art Print
Color print from issue 03.02, published on May 1, 2020.
Photographs and painting by Maura Milder.
The print is on 11 x 14 cotton paper.
Edition of 50
Claimed: 4 of 50
$450
Issue Sponsorship
Your donation will fully fund a JK issue.
You will receive executive producer credit "in print" in the issue and on social media.
As an issue sponsor you will be able to consult on the editorial theme for the issue you funded, if you would like.
Claimed: 2 of 12
-
Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Newsletter Shout-out
A JK shout-out and thank you for your contribution in our most recent newsletter.
$25
JK Postcards
A set of two standard postcards to send to friends or tack up on your wall
$40
Custom Portrait
A custom portrait done by Margarita Kruchinskaya. You will receive your digital portrait as a jpeg by email. You have the option to uplaod this portrait onto social media to help spread the word about JK!
Claimed: 7 of 30
$100
JK T-Shirt
With this donation you will receive a screenprinted JK t-shirt.
The print is from issue 02.02 published July 20, 2019.
$150
Fine Art Print
Black and white print from issue 03.03, published on August 14, 2020.
Photographs Jeffrey Carlos Nunes.
The print is on 5 x 7 cotton paper.
Edition of 25
Claimed: 0 of 25
$200
Fine Art Print
Color print from issue 03.02, published on May 1, 2020.
Photographs and painting by Maura Milder.
The print is on 11 x 14 cotton paper.
Edition of 50
Claimed: 4 of 50
$450
Issue Sponsorship
Your donation will fully fund a JK issue.
You will receive executive producer credit "in print" in the issue and on social media.
As an issue sponsor you will be able to consult on the editorial theme for the issue you funded, if you would like.
Claimed: 2 of 12
- Updates
-
Current Team
About This Team
B Milder, Creative Director
B is the founder of JK Zine. She has a background of diverse work experience. B has participated in art direction, project management, styling and event production in New York. She received an MFA from Tufts in 2013. She’s still figuring out how to work her dachshund, Charlie, into an issue of JK.
Maura Milder, Operations Manager
Maura is the most recent member of JK. Her passion is education; making the learning process a personal and unique experience for all individuals. Maura lives in Portland, Oregon and is a masters of arts candidate in Educational Leadership and Policy. She is thrilled to guide JK through these next steps of development.
Alex Picel, Technical Advisor
Alex has a deep computer engineering background. With over 10 years of software development experience, he brings innovative strategies and technical advice to the JK team. He’s a fine and performing arts enthusiast and loves taking social dance classes.
-
Media
Videos
Images
-
Community
Supporters
Followers
