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BARELY THERE: micro art showcase


  • Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, IL, 60302 United States (map)

See how artists have shrunk their work to fit a 1:12 scale and explore many original works and add to your art collection. This unique exhibition is timed so that tiny art (4" or smaller, .25” thickness ) can be purchased as holiday gifts and will feature individual mini solo shows by Chicago area artists in box galleries, micro collections on the wall and a TINY TIN community art salon.
All art forms will be included; painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, photography, fiber arts, ceramics. We will have a makers table set up so you can stop by see the show and make something to exhibit or gift - get creative with scale!
Artwork will be family friendly and priced for holiday gifting.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Micro Box Solo Shows

Heather Lowe, Anna Nardulli, Alexander Stockdale,
Pam Penney, Anna Vitek, Maria Gedroc, Paula Poda,
Astrid Brunk, Jackie Lakely, Bryan Northup, Elaine Luther

Mini Collections

Pricilla Perkins, Arturo Fernandez, Shelby Little,
Aidan Florin Ciupercă, Chris Carmen, Sandra Ferguson, Emma Davenport, Guadalupe S. Esparza, Lindsay Johnson, Chris Carmen, Tom Palazzolo  

+ many Tiny Tins by various artists


TINY TIN community art salon -

OPEN TO ALL!

Accepting tins for the salon through the end of November!
Transform the provided tin into your own miniature masterpiece. Create in whatever media you choose.
SALES: If you would like to sell your tin all works priced by the artist at either $50. or $100., artists receive 60% if sold.

Participation fees:

$10. for a tiny tin
If you would like to sell your work all works priced by artists at either $50. artists receive 60% if sold


IMPORTANT DATES & GUIDELINES:

  • Exhibition dates: October 9 –  December 20, 2026 (10 week run) Ongoing community participation and inclusion of mini works in the exhibit through Nov 28

  • ALL work will be on display through Sunday Nov 29,
    sold works may be picked up Sunday Nov 29, unsold works remain on display through Dec 20

  • Opening Reception: Oct 10, 1-3pm
    Closing Reception: Dec 13, 1-3pm

  • Makers workshops and meet the artist talks throughout

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