Teeny Tiny BOLD: National Small Works Exhibition

Rountree Gallery invites artists nationwide to submit work for Teeny Tiny BOLD, an annual juried small works exhibition celebrating the power of the compact. The exhibition challenges artists to consider the impact of compression, scale, intimacy, and restraint—what makes a small piece bold?

All media are welcome, including painting, drawing, collage, photography, fiber, metal, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and other media. Work must not exceed 12 inches in any direction, including frame, base, or any other mounting. Both 2D and 3D works are eligible. The exhibition is open to artists 18 and older in the US or US territories.

The exhibition runs November 20, 2025 – January 10, 2026 at Rountree Gallery, 120 W. Main Street, Platteville, Wisconsin. Two artist receptions will be held: Artist Sunday on November 30, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT, and an in-person Artist Reception on Friday, December 5, 4–7 p.m. CT. Exhibiting artists are encouraged to attend if feasible and to help promote the exhibit on social media. The juror is Mary Bergs, a visual artist and curator whose practice includes drawing, collage, and site-specific installation. Entry fee is $35.00 plus a $5.00 media fee. Submit 3–5 work samples: 1–5 images and 0–4 videos.