Teeny Tiny BOLD
Submit original small-scale artwork in any two- or three-dimensional medium, measuring no more than 12 inches in any direction, for a national juried exhibition.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 41 days left
- Entry fee
- $30
- Location
- Platteville, Wisconsin
- Exhibition window
- Nov 19, 2026 → Jan 9, 2027
- Size cap
- ≤ 12" max dimension
About
Overview
Teeny Tiny BOLD is a national juried exhibition of small works celebrating the power of art on a compact scale. Working within a limited scale invites artists to distill ideas, refine craftsmanship, and create work with lasting presence. Open to all subjects and themes in any two- or three-dimensional medium.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: September 30, 2026
- Exhibition: November 19, 2026 – January 9, 2027
- Small Business Saturday & Holiday Magic on Main: Saturday, November 28
- Artist Sunday Open House: Sunday, November 29, 11 am – 2 pm
- Artist Reception: Friday, December 11, 4–7 pm
Eligibility
Open to artists age 18 or older who reside in the United States or U.S. territories. AI-generated artwork is not eligible.
Media & size requirements
All two- and three-dimensional media welcome, including but not limited to painting, drawing, collage, photography, fiber, metal, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, and digital media. Finished work must not exceed 12 inches in any direction, including frame, base, or mounting.
Submission requirements
Submit 3–6 images and/or up to 4 videos (total of 3–6 assets). Entries must represent the original creative work of the submitting artist and may not include imagery or compositions generated by artificial intelligence.
Juror
John T. Upchurch is a Chicago-based sculptor whose work explores the intersection of artifact, invention, and memory. He earned his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1990. His work has been exhibited nationally and is recognized for its thoughtful use of materials, exceptional craftsmanship, and quiet sense of wonder. Website: sculpturch.com; Instagram: @sculpturch
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 608-630-4013
- Location: Ripple Artspace (formerly Rountree Gallery), 120 W. Main Street, Platteville, Wisconsin 53818
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- A national juried exhibition celebrating small-scale artwork that explores intimacy, precision, invention, and bold expression—exploring what happens when less becomes more.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists age 18 or older who reside in the United States or U.S. territories.
- Audience
- Artists age 18 or older in the United States or U.S. territories
- Size & format
- no more than 12 inches in any direction, including frame, base, or any mounting hardware
- Also worth noting
- no more than 12 inches in any direction, including frame, base, or any mounting hardware
- Contact
- [email protected]
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