new exhibitors information

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY PAINTING IN mINIATURE?

The Hilliard Society is committed to encouraging new artists into this intricate art form and we know it can sometimes be daunting to enter work in a new exhibition. We are therefore delighted to offer free online submissions for pre-selection from aspiring miniaturists who would like to take part in our annual International Exhibition of Miniature Art.

WHO CAN SUBMIT WORK ONLINE?

First time entrants from anywhere in the world are welcome to submit images of their work by email for pre-selection. You may submit up to five works and this is a FREE service intended to give you an idea if your work is suitable for the Hilliard Society International Exhibition of Miniature Art. (If you have exhibited with us before please just submit your work in the usual way).

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEND YOUR IMAGES?

We will announce pre-selection entry dates nearer the time. Unfortunately entries sent outwith these dates cannot be considered. This allows for the selection committee to make their decisions and for successful artists to be able to get work to the Society in time for the hand in date (especially if it is coming from overseas). You will be notified the pre-selection committee's decision by email a few days later.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTERWARDS?

If you have been successful you will be invited to send your work to the Exhibition Selection Committee in time for the hand in date, along with your entry form and fee, in the same way as other exhibitors (the quality of artwork juried into the Exhibition is very high and pre-selection does not automatically ensure your work will be selected for the final Exhibition. If you have been unsuccessful we will do our best to give you the reason to encourage you to try again another year).

COST:  If you are invited to submit entries for the Exhibition, Non-Members may submit up to FIVE miniature works at an Entry Fee of £12 per work. This covers handling and administrative costs and is non-refundable. If you are under 18 there is no entry fee to pay.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW TO HAVE A GO?

A miniature painting can be worked on any media and in any medium - bearing in mind that a smooth surface is required to execute the miniature techniques of fine detail and brushwork. It should be of good composition and tonal balance when viewed from a distance and, by virtue of its detail and fine execution, should stand up to close inspection. Mounts should be accurately cut and frames of high quality and not overwhelming.

Maximum sizes - Rectangles 4.5 inches x 6 inches; Squares 4.5 inches; Circles 4.5 inches in diameter. Maximum area including frame, not to exceed 50 square inches. Sculptures maximum size is 10" in any dimension. Please note most miniatures are considerably smaller.

See Materials and Guidelines for helpful information and a video to help with framing queries. Please also have a look at the current exhibition online.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES FOR PRE-SELECTION


Please submit a clear, large photograph of your framed work with a ruler alongside (as in the example shown) together with your name on the dates to be announced. We can only accept entries for pre-selection submitted on these days.


Please EMAIL your entries to: submissions@hilliardsociety.org