Miniaturists Invited to Showcase Work at 2016 International Miniature Art Competition
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Miniature Art Prize is an independently organized international miniature art competition for miniatures in 1:12 scale, 1:24 scale, 1:48 scale and 1:144 scale. Annually in April, miniature art from around the world will be exhibited at the Hyatt Regency, located at 1800 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg, Illinois.
For three days in 2016 (April 14, April 15, April 16), miniature art from around the world will be voted on by exhibition attendees. Winners will be announced on the morning of Saturday, April 16.
Miniature art submissions are due on February 1, 2016. To submit work in miniature, complete the artisan entry form today. For questions about the Miniature Art Prize competition, miniaturists may contact Greg Madl by phone or email.
Exhibition Times:
Thursday, April 14: Preview from 2-8 PM
Tickets are required and the cost is $25.00 and includes a dinner buffet. To purchase tickets go to The Miniature Show website.
Friday, April 15: 10 AM – 5 PM
Admission is $5.00 and children 12 and under are free. Includes admission to The Miniature Show.
Saturday, April 16: 10 AM – 3PM
Admission is $5.00 and children 12 and under are free. Includes admission to The Miniature Show.
2016 Prizes:
Best in Show: Swan House Miniatures Prize of $4000.00 and full-feature article in Dollhouse Miniatures and Dollshouse World magazines
Second Prize: Swan House Miniatures Prize of $700.00
Third Prize: Swan House Miniatures Prize of $300.00
Fourth Prize: Miniature Art Prize Purchase Award. Each year MAP will purchase one piece from the exhibition which will go on a traveling exhibition to promote the art of miniatures.
To learn more about the first Miniature Art Prize competition, visit the Miniature Art Prize website. To purchase tickets online, visit The Miniature Show website. For questions about submitting work to the 2016 Miniature Art Prize competition, miniaturists may contact Greg Madl. Click here more information on Swan House Miniatures.