Mint Hill Arts is excited to announce our upcoming show:
Tiny Treasures Show
Show Dates:
November 6th – December 3rd, 2026
Drop Off:
Mint Hills Arts
11524 Bain School Rd, Suite 208
Mint Hill, NC 28227
Entry Fees:
Members; $25 for up to 3 pieces (MUST be in good standing)
Non-Members; $45 for up to 3 pieces
Registration Deadline
12:00 p.m. (NOON), Wednesday, October 28th
Intake Time:
Friday, October 30th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31st, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pickup Dates:
Friday, December 4th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Ribbon and $100 |
| 2nd Place | Ribbon and $75 |
| 3rd place | Ribbon and $50 |
| Honorable Mentions | Ribbon and $25 (4 at the judge’s discretion) |
Judge:
Our judge Bree Stallings is a North Carolina-based multimedia artist, illustrator, writer and activist known for her impactful community-centered work. An award-winning artist, she has received honors including the Outstanding Leader in the Arts Award and the Queens University GOLD Alumni Award. Her acclaimed exhibitions and public art projects have raised funds for community initiatives, supported youth programs, and transformed public spaces through large-scale murals. Bree has completed artist residencies in Ireland, France, and Japan, and through partnerships with arts, education, and community organizations, has helped secure and distribute significant funding to support creatives and working artists throughout the Charlotte region. www.breestallings.com
Opening Reception:
The Opening Reception will take place on November 6th, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Mint Hill Arts Gallery. Awards will be presented at 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to enjoy refreshments and great art!
How to Enter:
Online registration is required by each participating artist. Registration DEADLINE is 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026. Entrants must complete the entry link HERE. Bring in your artwork during one of the intake dates listed above (during our open hours).
Rules:
- Open to all artists. Each artist may enter 3 pieces of art.
- Entering artists must be 18 years of age or older. Minors must have a parent or guardian sign the online Registration Form. Minors will be held to the same standards as adult participants.
- All media accepted and MUST BE TINY.
- All 2D artwork cannot exceed 7 inches x 7 inches vertically or horizontally INCLUDING ALL FRAMING. 3-D work cannot exceed a 7-inch square footprint x 7 inches in height and designed to be displayed safely.
- Intake Registration form and fees must be submitted online only. NO registration or fees will be accepted onsite.
- Artists will be PROVIDED an Intake Label for their work at Intake.
- Artwork which has been awarded a prize in any previous MHA show is not eligible.
- All work must be original and done solely by the artist. Reproductions of work done by other artists will be disqualified.
- Adult students may enter, but only if the instructor has not touched the artwork. Teachers may instruct and/or critique only.
- All artwork must be properly wired OR properly framed and wired (click HERE for wiring instructions). Mint Hill Arts reserves the right to decline any artwork that is not properly framed, too difficult to install or is unsafe for public display. Wiring kits are available for purchase at the gallery.
- Subject matter should be family-friendly. MHA reserves the right to respectfully decline any piece.
- Artwork must remain in the show until its closing unless it is sold. Sold artwork may be taken from the exhibit at the time of the sale. If you have an emergency and must remove your artwork, please notify the Gallery Coordinator to make arrangements.
- You do not have to put your work up for sale. Whether to sell, and the price of your work, is determined by you.
- Mint Hill Arts deducts a 20% commission on all work sold through our gallery, with customer payments made directly to Mint Hill Arts. Artists are then paid within 30 days of the sale. Commissions help fund Mint Hill Arts Gallery, classrooms and community activities. Mint Hill Arts is a non-profit art organization with a dedicated volunteer work force!
Questions regarding this call can be emailed to the Gallery Director.
