annual MINIATURE ART EXHIBITION  

The Annual International Exhibition and Sale of miniature paintings and sculptures is held each year at the Town Hall, Wells, Somerset. 

The Exhibition is international and welcomes submissions from both members and non-members (Guidelines can be found here) and we can arrange delivery to buyers worldwide. If you can't make it in person the 2023 Exhibition is currently available to view  and purchase online.

If you haven't exhibited with us before please have a look at our New Exhibitor Information.

2024 EXHIBITION: SAT JUNE 8TH - SAT JUNE 15TH 2024
We look forward to seeing you there!

EXHIBITION 2024:

HAND IN: Work to arrive between MONDAY 8th and FRIDAY 12th APRIL 2024

FRIDAY 7th JUNE
Luncheon, Awards and AGM (Members/Exhibitors only).
Private View 6pm

SATURDAY 8th JUNE
10am Exhibition opens to public and
Miniature Painting Workshop

MONDAY 10th - FRIDAY 14th JUNE
10.00am-5pm Daily demonstrations of Miniature painting

EXHIBITION CLOSES SATURDAY 15th JUNE at 4pm

2024 EXHIBITION ENTRY FORMS

Below are all the forms you will need to enter this year's exhibition. If you have any problems or questions please get in touch for assistance.

If you are a new exhibitor, please see our New Exhibitor Information page. Everyone please read the Submission guidelines for additional help in preparing your entries.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY  (pdf) 

Please read carefully before sending your entries.

ENTRY FORM (pdf) 

Please complete and return with your entries.

CARDS AND REPRODUCTIONS (pdf) 

Please complete and return if you intend to send in cards or reproductions.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM (pdf) 

Please complete and return if you would like to become a member.

MEMBERS LUNCHEON TICKETS (pdf)

Members please complete this form if you would like tickets for the Luncheon or Private View.

Our 2023 Exhibition is still available to view online. Miniatures can be purchased directly from this website via Paypal or by contacting the Office. You can also email info@hilliardsociety.org with details of the painting(s) you are interested in and we will contact you.


Published prices do not include the cost of postage: £15 (UK) £20 (International).

The Members Artwork pages include information about our artists plus miniatures for sale directly from them. You can also see the Award Winning Miniatures here. Many of our members accept commissions as well!

About the Exhibition

The Hilliard Society Annual Exhibition is open from 10am (last entry 4pm) to 5pm every day except Sunday. There is wheelchair access and lift to the Town Hall Ballroom where the exhibition is held. Entry is free.

It is one of the few selling exhibitions of contemporary miniature art held in the UK, showcasing hundreds of paintings and sculptures from artists all over the world.

Some parking is available on Market Square (not on Wednesdays or Saturdays) otherwise signs for car parks are in town. 


STAGING THE EXHIBITION. From Selection Day to the Opening. (Photos courtesy of Anthony Taylor )

MINIATURE PAINTING WORKSHOP, DEMONSTRATIONS AND COMMISSIONS

During the exhibition there are demonstrations by our artists and a full day Painting Workshop - the perfect opportunity to learn about the techniques of miniature art, have a go yourself and ask questions! Places are limited on the Workshop so please book early.


Many of our artists also accept commissions - please ask at the sales desk or contact the office for details. Cards, books and prints are also for sale during the exhibition.

how to find us

Wells City Map 

Please click on the map to download (PDF).  (Map courtesy of The Black Dog,Wells).