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. The 2024 Exhibition is now available to view and purchase online.

2025 EXHIBITION OF MINIATURE ART 7th - 14th JUNE 
At Wells Town Hall, Wells, Somerset

View and buy - Online Exhibition

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 2025 EXHIBITION

AT A GLANCE:

HAND-IN : 7th - 11th April
SELECTION : Wed 16th April
PRIVATE VIEW : Fri 6th June
EXHIBITION : 7th - 14th June
WORKSHOP : Sat 7th June

Private View : The PV will take place on Friday 6th June at 6pm. The awards ceremony will take place immediately before this at 5pm. Please contact the office if you would like invitations.

Exhibition : The Exhibition opens on 7th June and runs until 14th June (closed on Sunday). Admission is free and there are daily demonstrations by member artists.

Workshop : The Miniature Painting Workshop will again be held on Sat 7th June with expert tuition on hand throughout the day. If you would like to book a place please get in touch. More information can be found here.

EXHIBITION FORMS (PDF):






  • OVERSEAS ARTISTS:  Please contact the Office for entry information
Hand-In : Post your entries, together with relevant forms, to: 

Executive Secretary, The Hilliard Society, 7 Hampton View, Bath, BA1 6JL, UK.

To arrive between Mon 7th April and Fri 11th April 2025.

Our 2024 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 artwork(s) you are interested in and we will contact you. Delivery is available worldwide.

NOTE TO BUYERS: While every effort is made to ensure availability information is up to date throughout the year, our artists also sell their work independently through other channels. Be assured that if you make a purchase via Paypal and an artwork has been sold elsewhere a full refund will be issued.

The Members Artwork pages include information about some of 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 when the Market is on) 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).

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