Welcome to The Hilliard Society of Miniature Art

The Hilliard Society is one of the foremost Miniature Art societies in the UK, bringing together 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 opens on Saturday June 1st at 10am - 5pm daily at the Town Hall, Wells, Somerset (closed on Sunday 2nd June). The Exhibition closes at 4pm on Saturday June 8th.

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. 

2019 EXHIBITION 

The 2019 Exhibition is now available to view online and will continue throughout the year. If you are unable to attend the Exhibition in person, a dedicated sales phoneline is available during the Exhibition from June 1st - 8th 10am to 5pm 07821 325 598.

You are most welcome to contact the Office for purchase enquiries from June 11th onwards. 

THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION

June 1st - 8th 2019
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2019 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

2019 EXHIBITION
June 1st - June 8th at the Town Hall, Wells, Somerset.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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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 2019 Annual Exhibition remains online throughout the year. Purchase enquiries welcome, please get in touch to check availability. 

MINI MASTERS 
The Hilliard Society Young People's Art Project called 'Mini Masters' is back for 2019, sponsored with prizes from