The Miniature Artists of America - Traveling Exhibition

Rachelle Siegrist and Kay Petryszak with the traveling exhibit.
Rachelle Siegrist and Kay Petryszak with one of the cases that comprise the traveling exhibit.(2008-2012 TE)

To the Museum Director:


The Miniature Artists of America is an organization to honor the top contemporary professional practitioners of American miniature art. One of the goals of MAA is to encourage national awareness and understanding of Fine Art in miniature. This goal is being obtained by exhibiting contemporary examples of miniature art to the public. Four elegant cases have been prepared to be shown as an educational tool and they contain 35 juried works by 35 Signature artist members. These works have been painted by some of the foremost miniaturists in the United States, England, Canada, and South Africa. It is our wish that these cases be shown in galleries and museums throughout the United States. We will be very pleased if you would exhibit this miniature show in your gallery. You may view the works included in the exhibition at the link below or here: View the Artwork. Exhibit information is as follows:

~ We provide the show to you at no charge.
~ None of the works are for sale.
~ Four cases (21H x 25W x 2¼D inches) will arrive postage paid.
~ Hang the cases with the same care and security that you give your own.
~ Please publicize this exhibit (materials and Press Release provided).
~ Return the cases to their specially built traveling containers.

If you consider exhibiting this miniature art collection within the next two years, please contact:
Wes Siegrist, Exhibition Coordinator:
322 Domar Dr., Townsend, TN 37882
Phone: 865.448.2044 or Email: siegrist@artofwildlife.com

Exhibit Contents & Information:


(4) Black hardwood cases with black suede backing displaying miniature paintings.
- Each case measures 25 wide x 21 high and are 2¼ deep. (outside dimensions in inches)
(2) Cases per mailing container.
- Each mailing container measures 28½ inches wide x 24½ inches high x 8½ inches deep.
- Weight of 1 mailing container (containing two display cases) is under 25 pounds.
* The Miniature Artists of America Traveling Exhibition is financially sponsored in part by the participating artists who have included their work in this display in an effort to help promote their cherished genre and in part by the dues of all the members (Signature and Sustaining) of MAA. Mailing costs will be paid by the Miniature Artists of America, unless your organization wishes to help us by contributing (either in whole or in part) the cost of the return shipping fees associated with bringing you this opportunity.
Miniature Artists of America 2008-2012 Traveling Exhibition on display in Hampton Bays, NY.
Miniature Artists of America 2008-2012 Traveling Exhibition on display at the Hampton Bays Public Library in Hampton Bays, NY.

Artists Featured in the Exhibitions:

Artists included in the current 2008-2012 Traveling Exhibition. - Includes images of the artwork and artists' biographies.
Artists included in the 2004-2008 Traveling Exhibition.
Artists included in the 2000-2004 Traveling Exhibition.
Artists included in the 1997-1999 Traveling Exhibition.
Artists included in the 1994-1995 Traveling Exhibition.
Artists included in the 1991-1994 Traveling Exhibition.
Artists included in the 1989-1991 Traveling Exhibition.
Artists included in the 1989 Colorworks Exhibition.
Artists included in the 1988 Inaugural Exhibition.

MAA Traveling Exhibition History
  • 2011 Exhibition Venues:
  • Dunedin Fine Art center, Dunedin, FL - January
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM - April
  • 2010 Exhibition Venues:
  • Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary, NC
  • The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Museum, Townsend, TN - Special events with miniature painting demonstrations by MAA artists Wes and Rachelle Siegrist, and MAA Candidate, Catherine Girard. MAA Historian, Wes Siegrist, provided a lecture and program to the public.
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library, Townsend, TN
  • 2009 Exhibition Venues:
  • Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin, FL
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Hampton Bays Public Library, Hampton Bays, NY
  • Blount County Public Library, Maryville, TN - Special event with a lecture/demo by MAA artists Rachelle & Wes Siegrist.
  • 2008 Exhibition Venues: (New display of 35 works by 35 Signature Members)
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • 2007 Exhibition Venues:
  • South Shore Regional Library, Ruskin, FL - Special event with a lecture from MAA President, Kay Petryszak and a demonstration on miniature painting from MAA member, Judy Johnson.
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Center Place Fine Arts & Civic Association, Brandon, FL
  • Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda, FL - Special event with the video Timeless Treasures and a lecture/ demo by MAA artist Klaus Strubel.
  • 2006 Exhibition Venues:
  • Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin, FL
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Headwaters Art & Conference Center, Dubois, WY - MAA Member Wes Siegrist demonstrated and discussed miniature painting at the Susan K. Black Foundation’s Annual Workshop.
  • Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library, Townsend, TN
  • Fine Arts Blount, Maryville, TN - Program presented by MAA Member Wes Siegrist.
  • 2005 Exhibition Venues:
  • Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin, FL
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • 2004 Exhibition Venues: (New display of 48 works by 48 Signature Members)
  • Ripley Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC - MAA Members Rachelle & Wes Siegrist demonstrated to the public as part of the 3rd World Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature. Kay Petryszak had on display three panels highlighting the MAA and its history with photos, brochures and certificates.
  • Cornell Museum, Delray Beach, FL
  • 2003 Exhibition Venues:
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Mountain Valley Arts Council, Guntersville, AL
  • 2002 Exhibition Venues:
  • Dunedin Fine Art Center
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego, OR - Curators, MAA Signature Members: Katherine Friday and Jeanette Mullane.
  • Eustis Museum of Art, Eustis, FL
  • 2001 Exhibition Venues:
  • MASF Reception, Clearwater, FL
  • Berkley Prep School, Tampa, FL
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Various venues in Benson, MN
  • Millbridge Historical Society, ME
  • Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth, ME
  • Mount Valley Arts Association, Glen, NH
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Black Mountain, NC
  • 2000 Exhibition Venues: (New display of 46 works by 46 Signature Members)
  • Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Valley Art Center, Chagrin Falls, OH
  • Hispanic Arts Building, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Eustis Museum of Art, Eustis, FL
  • Australian Society of Miniature Art (VIC) - Society viewing in Melbourne, Australia.
  • Hobart’s 19th Century Town Hall, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia - Special Event: MAA artist Henry Saxon opened the exhibition and demonstrated. WFM Co-Founders, Wally Curtis and Kay Petryszak, chaired the WFM Conference and were interviewed on ABC radio station in Hobart, regarding the Exhibition.
  • Florida World Pavilion at the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia - Special event: Mike and Kay Petryszak, MAA President, worked the Pavilion for three weeks, promoting miniature art and interfacing with Florida Secretary of State, Olympic medal winners, visitors and various news media.
  • 1999 Exhibition Venues:
  • Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center, Central Minnesota Arts Board, St. Cloud, MN
  • Bountiful/Davis Art Center, UT
  • Fernandina Beach Island Art Association Coop Gallery, Fernandina Beach, FL - Mary Kugelman spoke to the Association about miniature art.
  • Fayetteville Museum of Art, Fayetteville, NC - MAA President Kay Petryszak presented Opening Reception remarks and viewing of Timeless Treasures. The next day she presented a workshop on miniature painting.
  • The Arts Center of Old Forge, Old Forge, NY
  • 1998 Exhibition Venues:
  • Clearwater, Florida’s "Pavilion in the Sun" at the Winter Olympics, Nagano, Japan
  • Bardean Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
  • The Paint Spot and Gift Gallery, Black Mountain, NC
  • West Wind Gallery, Casper, WY
  • 1997 Exhibition Venues: (New display of 43 works by 43 Signature Members)
  • Maitland Art Center, Maitland, FL
  • Bardean Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
  • St. Pete Beach Public Library, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Randolph Arts Guild, Asheboro, NC
  • Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City, FL
  • 1996 Exhibition Venues:
  • Bardean Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
  • San Diego Public Library, San Diego, CA
  • French Art Colony, Gallipolis, OH
  • 1995 Exhibition Venues:
  • MAA Annual Meeting, Belleview Mido Resort Hotel, Clearwater, FL
  • West Wind Gallery, Casper, WY
  • Bardean Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
  • Museum of Northwest Colorado, Craig, CO
  • 1994 Exhibition Venues: (New display of 37 works by 37 Signature Members)
  • MAA Annual Meeting, Belleview Mido Resort Hotel, Clearwater, FL
  • Cuyahoga Falls Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Featured at an exhibit with Whiskey Painters of America.
  • Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, Frederick, MD
  • Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, Denver, CO
  • Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association, Brandon, FL
  • Designer's Showhouse, Largo, FL
  • 1993 Exhibition Venues:
  • MASF Exhibition, Belleview Mido Resort Hotel, Clearwater, FL
  • Brevard Community College, Titusville, FL
  • Thomaston-Upson Arts Council, Thomaston, GA
  • Westenhook Gallery, Sheffield, ME
  • Shemer Art Center and Museum, Phoenix, AZ
  • 1992 Exhibition Venues: (New display of 35 works by 35 Signature Members)
  • Lakeland Library, Lakeland, FL
  • Toy and Miniature Museum, Kansas City, MO
  • McCurdy Historical Doll Museum, Provo, UT
  • Central Utah Art Center, Ephraim, UT
  • The Price Tower, Bartlesville Museum, Bartlesville, OK
  • Merced County Regional Arts Council & Arbor Gallery, Merced, CA
  • 1991 Exhibition Venues: (New display of 24 works by 24 Signature Members)
  • Dixie College, St. George, UT
  • Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association, Brandon, FL
  • St. Paul's School, Concord, NH
  • 1989 thru 1990 Exhibition Venues: (Display of 26 works by 15 Signature Members)
  • Loudoun House, Lexington, KY
  • Etowah Creative Arts Council Gallery, Cartersville, GA
  • Citrus County Art League Gallery, Inglis, FL
  • Frank Phillips Mansion, Mozart Festival, Bartlesville, OK
  • Westenhook Gallery, Sheffield, ME
  • Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Charles and Emma Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA
  • Tennessee Art League, Nashville, TN
  • MAA Exhibitions of Members’ Works:
  • March 2008: 4th World Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature in Burnie, Australia
  • June 2004: 3rd World Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature in Washington, DC, USA. - MAA Members Rachelle & Wes Siegrist demonstrated miniature painting techniques.
  • 2000: 2nd World Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
  • 1996: 1st World Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature in London, England featured 41 works by 41 Signature Members.
  • March 1989: Exhibition at Colorworks Club Art Gallery in Hilton Head, SC featured 121 works by 24 Signature Members. - MAA Members Jeanne Dunne and Marion Simonds demonstrated miniature painting techniques.
  • June 1988: Inaugural Exhibition at the Arts Club of Washington, DC featured over 163 works by the 19 Signature members of the MAA.


For Further Information:


MAA President: Kay Petryszak
1595 N. Peaceful Lane Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727.584.3883

MAA Exhibit Coordinator: Wes Siegrist
322 Domar Dr., Townsend, TN 37882
Phone: 865.448.2044 or Email: siegrist@artofwildlife.com

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