Once more, Parklane Gallery looks forward to our Annual International Miniature Show in July, 2025. This midsummer month is perfect for the event, as Kirkland sees a surge in foot traffic from art enthusiasts, both locals and visitors. They come to explore the wonderful shops and restaurants in the heart of this lively, artistic community.
The online entry form can be found at www.entrythingy.com. You can find the show in entrythingy by searching for July shows in Washington State.
Juror: Lois Haskell
Growing up in a small New England town with a vibrant artist community, Lois had the privilege of studying with many excellent artists. This nurturing environment sparked a lifelong passion for painting, particularly the stunning landscapes of the Northwest.
Lois’s artwork captures the essence of the region, with many of her paintings now held in private collections across the country. She has a special fondness for “plein air” painting, often exploring the back roads of the Northwest in search of inspiration. The Skagit Valley and the San Juan Islands are among her favorite places to paint, where the natural beauty never fails to inspire her.
In addition to her larger works, Lois is also an accomplished Miniaturist. Her passion for miniature art was evident during her over ten years coordinating Parklane Gallery’s Miniature shows. Through these exhibitions, she developed friendships with miniaturists from around the globe. This year, we are fortunate to have Lois as the juror for the show she has worked so tirelessly on.
Lois’s paintings have been juried into numerous art shows across the country and have garnered several awards. You can see more of her work on her website: www.loishaskell.com.
Awards
First Place $500
Second Place $300
Third Place $200
+ many Specialty and Honorable Mention Awards
All award jurying is done by the juror in person after the show is hung.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for entry: May 31
Notification of acceptance: June 2
Deadline for receipt of accepted work: June 20
Reception and Awards: Saturday, July 12
Pickup of unsold work: Saturday Aug. 2, Sunday Aug 3
DEFINITION OF MINIATURE ART
Miniature art is fine art on a small scale, with minute attention to detail, which can be enlarged or withstand close inspection without revealing faults. Non-representational work such as abstracts may meet the spirit of a miniature if all other factors in the definition of a miniature are met. 3D art is welcome. Digital art and photography is not accepted for this show.
SIZE requirements
- All 2D artwork which hangs on the wall must be framed. The image area must not exceed 25 square inches (height x width), and the outside measurements including the frame shall not exceed 48 sq inches, or a total linear measurement of 28 inches around the outside of the frame.
- For 3D (sculptural) artwork, all dimensions must be 6 inches or less, including the base.
FEES AND COMMISSION
The entry fee is $25 for the first piece and $5 for each additional piece up to seven pieces per artist. Entry fees are part of the online registration process and paid through www.entrythingy.com. Entry fees are non-refundable. There will be a 35% commission on sold work.
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
Detailed instructions and requirements are included in the full prospectus, found on entrythingy.com. Please read the requirements carefully when entering the show!
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding the show, please email inquiries to shows@parklanegallery.org
