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Events -  Tiny Treasures  


The 2026 Tiny Treasures Exhibit, Competition and Fundraiser is in full swing!

Tiny Treasures, an art exhibit and competition of small, original artworks, is celebrating its 17th year. This is AWA's annual and only fundraiser. These funds go back to our members through programs and the communities we serve.

Entry has closed. The online sale starts Saturday, August 1 and runs through Saturday, September 12.  See the bottom of this page for more information. Tiny Treasures can also be purchased on September 26 at the State Conference from 9 am to 1 pm.




Questions? 

Please contact Sherry Ackerman at sherrycackerman@gmail.com 

or

(608) 445-2517

Tiny Treasures is proudly sponsored by Lynn's of Madison. Quality art supplies & framing at competitive prices.

5928 Odana Road, Madison, WI 608-274-144

    2026 Exhibit:

    August 10-September 26, 2026 at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Madison, WI

    Awards:
    Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10 am

    2026 Tiny Treasures Winners 

    1st Place Kathleen Sletten Grandpa's Gone  photography
    2nd Place Lori Hoffman     Morning Alarm acrylic
    3rd Place Barb Housner Explore collage
    Honorable Mention:
    Donna Redner Scouting pyrography & colored pencil
    Debbie Bondi Peek in the Fishbowl mosaic
    Maureen Lien The Lavender Bee photography
    Julie Nusbaum Double Take watercolor on Yupo

    Marlene Mirr After the Storm acrylic

    Merlin Pieper Feline Friends watercolor

    Gerlyn Brasic Peeking felted wool & yarn

    Lynn Belanger By Fawn's Early Light oil on wood panel

    Julie A Stine Art in Art pyrography & colored pencil on wood

    Sandra Dollar Lion's Head pencil

    Patricia Gergetz Grandmonther's Garden watercolor

    Alison Meschke Twins acrylic on wood

    Best Title: Brenda Mulvey Swannabe watercolor

    Art Group with most entries: Wednesday Morning Art Group


    View Entries from Past Exhibits




    Tiny Treasure Sale

    The 2026 Tiny Treasure online sale starts Saturday, August 1 and runs through Saturday, September 12.  Tiny Treasures can also be purchased at the Pyle Center, Madison, WI on September 26 from 9 am to 1 pm.  All Tiny Treasures that are available for purchase are listed below.  Purchase online by clicking on one of the Tiny Treasure images shown below.  If you do not want to purchase online, contact Sherry Ackerman at sherrycackerman@gmail.com.  Purchased Tiny Treasures can be picked up at the Pyle Center in Madison on September 26th or mailed to you after September 26th. 

    You will find amazing, original art for just $25 each!  Buy your favorites before someone else does!  Tiny Treasures that have already been purchased are listed as Out of Stock.  Questions?  Contact: 

    Sherry Ackerman at
    sherrycackerman@gmail.com
    or
    (608) 445-2517



    State Day

    State Day activities include a morning session featuring the Tiny Treasures awards presentation, a featured speaker and a light breakfast.  In the afternoon there is a presentation by the judge of the exhibit, and an afternoon awards ceremony. Awards, presented by AWA, are for meritorious artwork in the WRAP exhibit.  In addition, service awards and the John Steuart Curry medal, our most prestigious award for service to AWA and the arts are presented.  It’s a great honor to receive these awards.

    State Conference:  Saturday, September 26, 9 am - 4:30 pm.  The cost is $25 for the full day. Register below.

    State Awards Ceremony:  Saturday, September 26 from 2 pm - 4 pm.  No charge.

    Location:  The Pyle Center at UW-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

    Registration Begins: July 1, 2026.  

    Publications:

    • Contour Notes and E-news
    • Website: www.wiscartists.org
    • Timely Treasures, an event calendar (with dates noted)
    • A color catalog featuring award winning adult and teen art



    Programs, events and recognition:

    • Regional WRAP management
    • Annual State Exhibit and Conference Weekend
    • Tiny Treasures Exhibit and Sale
    • WRAP-Teen (for ages 13-19)
    • WRAP-Kids (for ages 5 through 12)
    • Member Exhibit 
    • Awards from generous donors


    Funding sources:

    • Tiny Treasures is an annual fund-raiser
    • Membership dues and Wisconsin Arts Board grants
    • Three endowments support AWA and WRAP
    • Individual and business contributions






           


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