Welcome to The Hilliard Society of Miniature Art


The Hilliard Society is one of the foremost miniature art societies in the UK, bringing together miniature art collectors and artists from around the world, and dedicated to encouraging greater appreciation of this specialised art form. Every summer we hold one of the largest International Exhibitions of Miniature Art in the UK in Wells, the smallest city in England. 

Our next Exhibition will be in June 2019 at the Town Hall Wells. Artists wishing to sumbit work can download the entry forms here.

On our website miniature artists can find information on materials, suppliers, exhibitions, books and how to Join the Society. Collectors can view artwork in the members gallery, peruse the full exhibition online or commission a special miniature painting or sculpture. 

2018 EXHIBITION 

The 2018 Exhibition is now available to view online and will continue throughout the year. You are most welcome to contact us for purchase enquiries. 

THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION

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MINIATURE ART FOR SALE

2018 Exhibition Online! 


We hope you will be able to join us at our next Exhibition in 2019 or enjoy the complete show online. The most frequent comment from first time viewers of the miniature masterpieces is:
 
 Amazing, unbelievable detail, beautiful work! Never knew that such marvellous paintings existed!  

NEWS

ENTRY FORMS
for the 2019 Exhibition are now available to download

2019 EXHIBITION
June 1st - June 8th at the Town Hall, Wells, Somerset.
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MINIATURE PAINTING WORKSHOP
Saturday 1st June
10am-4pm
Bookings are now being taken for our annual Workshop in Wells, a unique opportunity with expert tuition for all levels of experience.

"THE PRACTICE OF PAINTING IN ENAMEL" 
by Gillie Hoyte Byrom published in hardback edition!

ONLINE EXHIBITION
The 2018 Annual Exhibition remains online throughout the year. Purchase enquiries welcome, please get in touch to check availability. We are happy to ship worldwide.

MINI MASTERS 
The Hilliard Society Young People's Art Project called 'Mini Masters' will be back in 2019. Full details can be found here