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What are Tiny Treasures?

TINY TREASURES ONLINE SALE HAS ENDED. PURCHASE TINY TREASURES AT THE STATE CONFERENCE.

Tiny Treasures are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" pieces of completely original art, no thicker than 3/4", made by AWA members as well as non-members at least 14 years old. All Tiny Treasures are exhibited on this website. See below for information about Tiny Treasures sales. The online sale starts August 1.

Tiny Treasures are also displayed at the annual State Exhibit and awards are presented at Evening with the Arts on Friday, September 22nd at the Pyle Center in Madison, WI. To sign up to attend Evening with the Arts click here: 2023 Annual AWA/WRAP State Conference

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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

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For more Tiny Treasures information,

please contact Sherry Ackerman at

sherrycackerman@gmail.com

or (608) 445-2517

View Entries From Past Exhibits

2022 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2021 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2020 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2019 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2018 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2017 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2016 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2015 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2014 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2013 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2012 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2011 Tiny Treasures Exhibit
2010 Tiny Treasures Exhibit

2023 TINY TREASURES WINNERS:

1^st PLACE: Cute Eyes by Mary Heinze, Portage, WI
2^nd PLACE:   Falling to Pieces by Kathy Scott, Janesville, WI
3^rd PLACE: Dream (Red-breasted Nuthatch) by Jan Wood, Muskego, WI
JANUARY: Moon Reflection by Shirley A Diedrich, Fitchburg, WI
FEBRUARY: Moonlight Sonata by Betty Clayton, Brookfield, WI
MARCH: Sarasota Sunset by Bill Nitzke, Cottage Grove, WI
APRIL: Olbrich Daffodils by Margie Devereaux, Madison, WI
MAY: At the Lake by Jane Ferris, Madison, WI
JUNE: Garden Maid by Patricia Gergetz, West Bend, WI
JULY: Secure by Gail McCoy, Naples, Fl
AUGUST:   My Gemini by Cambria Branson, Fond du Lac, WI
SEPTEMBER:  Determination by Mary Mullen, Madison, WI
OCTOBER:   Bubble Fish II by Nancy Leder, Gleason, WI
NOVEMBER: Kitty Cuddles by Mary Beth Drabiszczak, Waukesha, WI
DECEMBER: Earth and Sky by Mary Zimmerman, Park Falls, WI
BEST TITLE: Kickin' Down the Cobbblestones by Pat Spear, Wild Rose, WI

ART ASSOCIATION WITH THE MOST ENTRIES: Madison Watercolor Society

AWA's 2023 Tiny Treasures on-line sale has ended.

Tiny Treasures can still be purchased for $25 during the State Conference at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street in Madison on September 22nd and 23rd.

Evening With the Arts

The State Conference begins the evening before State Day when AWA hosts a reception celebrating the Exhibit and the artists. Appetizers and a variety of beverages are typically available. Relax and enjoy soft music and view the artwork. During the evening, awards for the Tiny Treasures and STAMP winners are presented.

State Day

State Day activities include a morning session with a speaker and 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.

Evening with the Arts: Friday, September 22, 6 pm to 9 pm. $10. Cash bar, hors-de-oeuvres. Tiny Treasures & STAMP Awards starting at 7:15 pm.

State Conference: Saturday, September 23, 9 am - 3:30 pm. $20 includes State Day Speaker at 10 am, Judge's presentation at 11 am, complimentary box lunch at noon and Award Ceremony at 1 pm.

State Awards Ceremony: Saturday, September 23 from 1 pm - 3 pm. No charge.

Location: UW Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI

Registration Begins: June 1, 2023.