Bring us your itty, bitty creations! Miniature paintings and sculptures are fine art on a small scale, with minute attention to detail, which can withstand close inspection or enlargement.
As a guideline (not a rule) for a general definition of small scale, a subject should be no larger than 1/6th actual size. A human head is about 9 inches so the painted head should be no larger than 1½”. Subjects too small for
portrayal in 1/6th scale or nonrepresentational work such as abstracts or
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Bring us your itty, bitty creations! Miniature paintings and sculptures are fine art on a small scale, with minute attention to detail, which can withstand close inspection or enlargement.
As a guideline (not a rule) for a general definition of small scale, a subject should be no larger than 1/6th actual size. A human head is about 9 inches so the painted head should be no larger than 1½”. Subjects too small for
portrayal in 1/6th scale or nonrepresentational work such as abstracts or surrealism may meet the spirit of a miniature if the work meets the above definition of miniature art.
The Miniature & Small Works Show is a judged exhibit. All entries accepted and we accept all media types for this exhibit, including photography. Cash awards given in all categories; categories determined by entries.
$9 entry fee per piece, max of 5 entries.
Size Requirement: Image size for 2D works must NOT exceed 25 square inches/63.5 centimeters. (Examples: 5×5, 4×6, 1×25, 3×3, etc.)
Sculpture/3D size must not exceed 125 cubic inches, excluding base and/or mountings. (Example: 5x5x5)
CALENDAR:
Drop Off: Aug. 29-31
Reception: Sept. 15 4-7 p.m.
Pick Up: Sept. 30 10-6 p.m.
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