BARELY THERE: micro art showcase

**_How small can you work and still maintain your style?_** After last year's Microcosm Exhibit, you know what to expect! Think dollhouse meets fine art gallery! Can you capture your artistic vision in miniature while creating an immersive viewing experience? _Challenge accepted!_ This unique exhibition is timed so that tiny art can be purchased as holiday gifts and will feature individual mini solo shows in box galleries, micro collections for the wall and a TINY TIN community art salon. All art forms welcome: painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, photography, fiber arts, ceramics—get creative with scale! Artwork must be family friendly. **Ways to participate: SOLD OUT** - **Mini solo box gallery** - Each artist creates their own miniature gallery experience inside a 12" x 12" x 12" (or 12" x 16" x 12") box gallery, inspired by the famous Thorne Rooms at 1:12 scale. Proving that great art comes in small packages! - Create a mini solo show where each artwork is **4" or smaller, .25" thickness** - Design your mini solo gallery within the provided box gallery dimensions (limited availability) or create and curate your own box gallery. - Include one **full-size companion piece** for the main gallery wall (max 16" x 20", not including frame) to accompany your micro box gallery - Artists deliver their "walls" pre-curated and the OPAL team installs. **Micro collection -** You may choose to submit a collection of micro work (up to 9 pieces) to be mounted on the gallery walls. **Participate in the TINY TIN community art salon - **105 tins, one for each year OPAL has existed, tins available starting May 2, 2026 - #### TINY TIN CALL DETAILS **_Open to all artists!_** We have 105 tins, one for each year OPAL has existed. Transform the provided tin into your own miniature masterpiece. Create in whatever media you choose. Pick up your tin at OPAL starting May 2, limited availability **Entry Fee:** $10 (includes tin)