About
Are you an artist with a flair for miniatures? Do you love creating small, accessible works that bring big joy? We invite you to participate in The Teeny Tiny Art Market, a unique art show dedicated to affordable, pocket-sized masterpieces!
About the Show: The Teeny Tiny Art Market is a fun, boutique-style art exhibition showcasing affordable, miniature artworks. We’re looking for works that measure 6"x6" or smaller and are priced to encourage sales for art lovers and gift-givers alike. This is a great opportunity to share your creativity, reach new audiences, and offer art that’s perfect for any budget.
About the Show: The Teeny Tiny Art Market is a fun, boutique-style art exhibition showcasing affordable, miniature artworks. We’re looking for works that measure 6"x6" or smaller and are priced to encourage sales for art lovers and gift-givers alike. This is a great opportunity to share your creativity, reach new audiences, and offer art that’s perfect for any budget.
Venue
SullivanMunce Cultural Center
225 West Hawthorne Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
225 West Hawthorne Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
What We’re Looking For
Size:
- 2D artwork must not exceed 6” x 6”. Framed not included in the 6” x 6” dimensions. (For example, 6 x 6 is larger in square inches than 5 x 7, but 5 x 7 is not allowed because one dimension is greater than 6 inches)
- 3D artwork must not exceed 6” x 6” x 6” (For example, 6 x 6 is larger in square inches than 5 x 7, but 5 x 7 is not allowed because one dimension is greater than 6 inches)
- Price Point: Pieces should be priced affordably to encourage sales
- Creative Vision: Think outside the box! We welcome pieces across all styles, media, and genres - traditional or unconventional. Paintings, mini-sculptures, intricate crafts, tiny assemblages, and more. Let your imagination flow! All mediums and styles are welcome! From paintings and prints to tiny sculptures and crafted items, let your creativity shine on a small scale.
Eligibility
- Open to Indiana artists, age 18 and up.
- Open to all media.
- Work must be original and from your own reference, not copied from other artists’ work or published materials and must have been completed within the last three years.
- Any reference provided by an instructor is not eligible, including an instructor-provided photo, still-life setup, or model setup.
- Work that was done in a classroom, workshop, or in an online group with an instructor is not eligible.
- 2D artwork wired, and ready to hang. No Exceptions. We encourage you to use acrylic or plexiglass in place of glass if framed.
- Artwork must be for sale. No NFS or POR.
- Failure to meet any of the requirements for eligibility will result in the artwork being disqualified.
- Artwork must be labeled on the back with title of piece and artist name.
Jurors
Jurors will be selected from Indiana artists, art business professionals, and administrators by the SullivanMunce Cultural Center.
Entry Fee
$20 for up to ten works.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit up to 10 miniature pieces for consideration.
- Each piece must be original and priced to sell. Under $100 is best.
- Artwork must be ready to display (framed if necessary, or with appropriate hanging hardware).
Sales
SullivanMunce Cultural Center retains 30% commission of sold artwork.
This is Your Chance To
- Challenge Your Craft: Experiment with scale, use unconventional materials, and create something unexpected!
- Inspire Wonder: Design art that captures attention up close, surprises viewers, or tells a big story in a small frame.
- Make Art Accessible: Create affordable pieces that invite everyone to own a work of art, whether they’re new to collecting or seasoned art lovers.
Why Participate?
- Be part of a unique, highly anticipated art market that draws in a diverse, enthusiastic crowd.
- Connect with new audiences and showcase your art in a fun, welcoming space.
- Make art accessible and encourage people to take home a piece of creativity.
Join us in making The Teeny Tiny Art Market a showcase of bold, inventive, small-scale art. Let’s see how creative you can get!
Terms and Conditions
Please note the SullivanMunce Cultural Center reserves the right to reject any artwork due to inadequate preparation for installation, or for potential security or public safety issues. Any accepted and delivered works which differ in quality or are not representative of the digital file may be disqualified at the discretion of the Gallery Director.
Notifications Are Posted in Your Account
Results will be posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on October 16, 2026. You will also receive an email.
Log in and check your account. We are unable to answer individual inquiries about results.
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30MB maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (October 2, 2026.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact SMCC ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, SMCC, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.
Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.