MINIATURE ART EXHIBITIONs

The Annual International Exhibition and Sale of miniature paintings and sculptures is held each summer at the Town Hall in Wells, Somerset. 

Our next exhibition will be 4th – 11th JULY 2026 at WELLS TOWN HALL, Somerset.
 We look forward to seeing you there!

The Exhibition welcomes submissions from both members and non-members (Guidelines can be found here) and we can arrange delivery to buyers worldwide. The show remains online throughout the year for purchases if you are not able to attend in person. 

Our Autumn Exhibition of member's artwork at Upton House Country Park in Poole is now over, and a big thank you to all who came to see us! If you missed it, you can still see the Exhibition online to purchase.

IMPORTANT DATES

ENTRIES TO ARRIVE:
4th-7th May (Selection: 19th-21st May)

Luncheon, AGM, Awards & Preview: Friday 3rd July

EXHIBITION:
Saturday 4th – Saturday 11th July (closed on Sunday)


2026 EXHIBITION 

Artists wishing to submit work into this year's annual exhibition please download the entry form here:

2026 Hilliard Society Exhibition Entry Form

Stewarding/Volunteering Form

Cards/Prints Form

Please remember to include Society commission in selling price (35% originals and 25% reproductions). 

For further information please see below:

Submission Guide

Young Artists (under 25)

New Exhibitors

Postcard Competition (under 18)



SUMMER EXHIBITION IN WELLS

Visit our Summer Exhibition


ONLINE EXHIBITIONs AND SALES

Our 2025 exhibitions are now over, but miniature paintings and sculptures can still be purchased directly and securely from this website or you can email the Office at info@hilliardsociety.org with details of the artwork(s) you are interested in and we will contact you. Delivery is available worldwide.

NOTE TO BUYERS: While every effort is made to ensure availability information is up to date throughout the year, our artists also sell their work independently through other channels. Be assured that if you make a purchase via Paypal and an artwork has been sold elsewhere a full refund will be issued.


AUTUMN EXHIBITION IN POOLE

Visit our Autumn Exhibition

The Members Artwork pages include information about some of our artists plus miniatures for sale directly from them. You can also see the Award Winning Miniatures here. Many of our members accept commissions as well!

About the ANNUAL Exhibition in WELLS

The Hilliard Society Annual Exhibition is open from 10am (last entry 4pm) to 5pm every day except Sunday. There is wheelchair access and lift to the Town Hall Ballroom where the exhibition is held. Entry is free. 

Some parking is available on Market Square (not on Wednesdays or Saturdays when the Market is on) otherwise signs for car parks are in town.

It is one of the few selling exhibitions of contemporary miniature art held in the UK, showcasing hundreds of paintings and sculptures from artists all over the world. 
During the exhibition there are daily demonstrations by our artists and a full day Painting Workshop - the perfect opportunity to learn about the techniques of miniature art, have a go yourself and ask questions! Places are limited on the Workshop so please book early.


Many of our artists also accept commissions - please ask at the sales desk or contact the office for details. Cards, books and prints are also for sale during the exhibition.

how to find us

Wells City Map 

Please click on the map to download (PDF).  (Map courtesy of The Black Dog,Wells).

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