MINIATURE ART EXHIBITION 2025
The Ridge Art Association invites anyone over the age of 18 to submit entries for the Miniature Art Exhibition 2025. This juried exhibition is open to both RAA members and non-members. All entries are subject to framing and hanging requirements reviewed by the judge. The judge has final discretion in interpretation of rules, quality of work submitted, acceptance into the exhibition. All accepted artwork will be exhibited at the RAA gallery. $3,000 will be awarded in monetary prizes.
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WHAT IS MINIATURE ART?
Miniature art is fine art—specialized, not novelty. For centuries, it has been celebrated as a refined art form, characterized by meticulous detail, luminous color, and strong composition that can rival works on a much larger scale. Creating a miniature often requires as much time, if not more, than producing a large painting. When magnified, a true miniature retains its integrity, standing as a complete work of art in every detail.
While many artists can work on a grand scale, few possess the discipline and precision required for miniatures. This unique art form, rooted in illuminated manuscripts and book paintings of the 7th century, continues to astonish viewers with what can be achieved in such limited space. Its compact size and accessibility make original fine art attainable for both seasoned collectors and new art enthusiasts alike.
ENTRIES
•Artists may submit up to six works. The first three are included in the entry fee, each additional is $5.00.
•Artwork must not have been previously exhibited in a RAA exhibition and must have been created by a living artist 18 years or older within the last three years (after August 2022).
•The artwork must be original. By submitting your work, you are attesting that it is your original design and created by you and that there are no copyright infringements.
•All work must be properly prepared for display and wired for hanging
•Attach Velcro dot to the bottom back side of frame (hook side).
•Graphics/printmaking artwork (wood block, intaglio, aquatint, lino-print, etc.) must be created from original plates or blocks created by the artist and be hand-pulled or printed individually by the artist.
Exclusions: The following will not be accepted:
•Feathers or any work created on feathers
•Photographic work
•Artwork created by photographic, digital, laser, or giclée techniques
•Jewelry or craft work, including fiber arts
•Functional objects or any artwork created on functional objects such as boxes, plates, etc.
Ridge Art Association will not be responsible for art pieces left 2 weeks after the closing of the exhibition.
SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Image size excluding frame and mat, must not exceed 25 square inches (I.e., 5” x 5”).
Framed size must not exceed 64 square inches, and height or width dimension may not exceed 9 inches. Depth cannot exceed 2”.
AWARDS
$3,000 will be presented to twenty-one accepted entries selected by the judge. They include:
Best of Show $750.00
Second Place $400.00
Third Place $300.00
Judge’s Choice $125.00 (6 – one in each media category)
Awards of Excellence $75.00 (6 – one in each media category)
Honorable Mention $50.00 (6 – one in each media category)
DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS BY CLICKING:
Call For Artist - Prospectus:
2025 MINIATURE Call for Artists.pdf
Application form and labels:
2025 Miniature Exhibition FORMS.pdf
