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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 begins on August 1 and ends on 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

Online sale August 1 – September 12, 2026.

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

2025 TINY TREASURES WINNERS:

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)

Tiny Treasure Sale

The 2026 Tiny Treasure online sale will begin on August 1 and ends September 12. Tiny Treasures can also be purchased at the Pyle Center, Madison, WI on September 26 from 9 am to 1 pm. 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.