1. Download, print & complete the Miniature Prospectus

  2. Identifying information from prospectus must be on the back of each piece

  3. Include with delivered artwork due by October 12th, 2024

  4. $30 entry fee

  5. If you wish to have your miniatures returned to you by mail you must include return shipping label We suggest using UPS & FedEx

Deadline for Artwork delivered to the Council
2 pm Saturday, October 12th

Identifying information from prospectus must be on the back of each piece

Questions, concerns?
Email Andrea Finch @ gallery@councilforthearts.net

Artwork requirements

1. Art work must be created by artists living in the USA; it must be original (no copies) and completed within the past 2 years. All fine art media are acceptable; no crafts, jewelry, photography, laser prints or computer-generated artwork. Sculpture is welcome.

Juried show

2. All works will be juried for acceptance into the exhibit. All works must be for sale, and not previously exhibited in the Council's Miniature Art exhibitions.

Size

3. Image size must be no greater than 4" x 6", not to exceed 24 square inches; outside of framed pieces must be no greater than 6" x 8", not to exceed 48 square inches.

Mats & frames should be delicate and in proportion to the work. Sculpture should not exceed 5" in any dimension, or 125 cubic inches.

Display

4. All 2-dimensional work must be suitably framed, with screw-eyes and wire for hanging. Sculpture should be on a base; base may be larger than 5", but must be in proportion to the work.

Entry Fee

5. The entry fee for 1-4 works is $30. Make checks payable to Council for the Arts or pay online at www.councilforthearts.net (Remember your prepaid return label if shipping)

Liability

6. All entries submitted will receive careful handling, but the Council for the Arts can not assume responsibility for loss or damage to works while on display or in transit.

Awards

7.   Judging will be done not by medium, but by overall quality.  Best of Show ($300), 3 Merit Awards ($100 each) and Honorable Mentions will be awarded by the judge. 

Sales

8.   A 35% commission will be charged on all sales.  The price listed on the entry form is the retail price, which includes commission.  The entrant's signature on the entry form confirms agreement that the Council may deduct this 35% commission. 

Shipping

9. Prepaid return shipping label must be included if mailing with entry of any works not hand-delivered. UPS or FedEx. Round-trip transit insurance and shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist. A prepaid UPS or FedEx shipping label or account number is required for return shipping. Free FedEx and UPS accounts can be created through the shippers’ websites. Entries will be returned in the same wrapping in which they are received (a sturdy box and NO peanuts, please), with a catalogue of the show. Local artists should email the Council at gallery@councilforthearts.net to schedule pickup.

Agreement

10. Submission of entries to this exhibition constitutes agreement to the conditions set forth above.  Reproductions of this entry form will be accepted.  Unless otherwise stated in writing, the exhibitor's permission to photograph work for publicity will be presumed.

As the Council facilitates classes throughout the week to all age levels, the gallery requests no images of nudity of a sexual nature, graphically violent or depicting gore, no use of or depiction of illegal substances.
All works must be not previously exhibited in the Council's exhibitions.
All works must be completed to an acceptable exhibition and sales standard.
All work must be suitably presented for either hanging or 3D installation.
All accepted pieces will be presented in the online gallery @www.councilforthearts.net.

40th Annual Juried Miniature Exhibition

Gallery show November 1 - December 21
In the Gallery 103 North Main Street
Chambersburg Pennsylvania 17201

Our National exhibition of Miniature Art is celebrating it's 40th year in Chambersburg. Miniature Artists from across the nation working in oil, acrylic, pastel, encaustic, watercolor, graphite, clay, wood, fiber, metal, and other materials are welcome. All art sent is accepted as long as guidelines are followed. Work will be returned in January at the end of the exhibition.

Exhibition Schedule

   October 12th - Call for Art deadline
Artwork must be at the Council for the Arts

       November 1st - Opening Night Reception 5-8 pm

January 4 - Unsold work mailed
*include a prepaid return shipping label.
We suggest using UPS & FedEx

Please download and read the artist agreement & apply to the call
Mail or drop off completed form with your miniatures
All works must be delivered no later than 2 pm Saturday, October 12th
to the Council for The Arts, 103 N Main Street, Chambersburg PA 17201

What is Miniature Art? 

Miniature art is often described as "fine original art done in small scale."

A commonly accepted American guideline among many of today's miniaturists is that subjects do not exceed one-sixth their natural size. Exceptions are permitted for abstractions or tiny subjects not lending themselves to the "one-sixth" application provided they

Embrace the delicate essence and spirit of miniaturism.

Some of the criteria the judge is looking for:

· Miniature image proportions

· Originality

· Artistry

· Adherence to the theme

· Composition and design of the work

· Overall presentation

· Color scheme

· Aesthetic value