ASSOCIATION of Wisconsin Artists 

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. AWA is looking for your tiny art creations to be submitted from May 1 through July 8, 2026. Start your creations now!

Tiny Treasure Guidelines

1. Enclose but don’t attach an ID label for each TINY TREASURE.
   
   
2. TINY TREASURES must be ORIGINAL in concept and design, appropriate for all ages and not entered in previous years. 
   
   
3. Size must be exactly 2½” x 3½” (portrait or landscape oriented), NO MARGINS, unmatted and unframed. Depth not to exceed 3/4”. Decorated kits are not acceptable. Photographs must be on photographic paper. AWA reserves the right to decline entries.
   
   
4. Competition is open to adults, professional and nonprofessional artists and teens at least 14 years old before July 8, 2026. You do NOT need to be an AWA member to participate.
   
   
5. Mail your TINY TREASURE(s), 1 ENTRY Form, plus a $10 entry fee for each TINY TREASURE and an ID label for each, to Sherry Ackerman. Entries must be RECEIVED by July 8, 2026. Make your check (CHECKS ONLY) payable to AWA.
   
   
6. Mail to Sherry Ackerman, 1205 N Parkview St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527
   
   
7. All TINY TREASURES are for sale. If you want yours back, you can buy them for $25 each, when you send in your entry or before the online sale opens to the public on August 5, 2026.
   
   
8. Online sale August 5 – September 8, 2026.

Click here to download the Tiny Treasures Registration Form and ID Label

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

View 2025 TT Online Gallery >>

2026 Exhibit:
August 17-September 26, 2026 at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Madison, WI

Awards:
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10 am

Cash Awards:

1st Place $150

2nd Place $125

3rd Place $100

Best Title $10

$25 Awards for 12 Honorable Mentions

$50 to Art Club/Association with the most Tiny Treasures entries

Winners will be notified by phone.

View Entries From Past Exhibits

1st Place: Spring Blossom, Lori Hoffmann

2nd Place: Splash Landing, Deb Horack

3rd Place: Pretty in Pink, Teresa Vicars

January: Zen 1, Maureen Lien

February: Who Am I?, Christina Chalk

March: Snooze, Diane Pellowe

April: The Collector, Debra Hall

May: Baltimore, Becky Schmidt

June: Take Me Home, Kathleen Nelson

July: Peaceful Contemplation, Brian McGuigan

August: Pheasant Branch Conservancy, Wendy Crone

September: Romeo and Juliet, Linda Camino

October: Pumpkin, Alison Meschke

November: Churning Surf, Patricia Gergetz

December: Georgi, Thief Of Hearts, Rachel Mosher

Best Title: Gnome Man’s Land, Tony Saiia

Art Association with the most entries: 

Wednesday Morning Art Group (40 entries)