Miniature Art

Deadline is Friday, Sept. 23, for entries for the Council for the Arts' "Miniature Art 2011" exhibition at the council's gallery at The Capitol Theatre Center, 159 S. Main S., Chambersburg. Artists may submit up to four works, each with image size no greater than 4 inches by 6 inches, not to exceed 24 square inches; framed pieces should not exceed 48 square inches (all works must be framed). Original work only will be accepted - no copies - in any fine art media (no crafts, jewelry, photography, laser prints or computer-generated artwork)

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The Council for the Arts announces that entries will be accepted until Saturday, Sept. 27, for its Miniature Art 2008 exhibition from Thursday, Nov. 6, through Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. Miniature Art 2008 carries on a 24-year tradition of miniature art exhibitions originated by A Little Gallery of Mont Alto, Pa. Artists may submit up to four works, each with an image size no greater than 4 inches by 6 inches, not to exceed 24 square inches. All works must be framed; framed pieces should not exceed 48 square inches.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The Council for the Arts announces the opening of Miniature Art 2008 at its office and gallery space at 159 S. Main St. The exhibit, sponsored by Gypsie, continues through Saturday, Jan. 10, and features 186 works by artists from 24 states. The public is welcome to view the exhibit during regular office hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays until Jan. 10. Eva Keller Carson judged the show. Local winners were: o Merit award of $100: LaVerne Hill of Chambersburg for "Autumn Snow.

Fiber arts group to meet The Roundtable, a fiber arts discussion group, sponsored by Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, will open its 2005-06 schedule at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, with a session on Undulating Twills by Barbara Diefenderfer. The group, open to all persons interested in the art of weaving, is held the second Wednesday of each month from September through June. For information, call the museum at 301-739-5727. Miniature art sought CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Entries will be accepted until Saturday, Oct. 1, for the Council for the Arts' "Miniature Art 2005" exhibition to be held Thursday, Nov. 3, through Saturday, Jan. 7. "Miniature Art 2005" carries on a 21-year tradition of miniature art exhibitions originated by "A Little Gallery" of Mont Alto, Pa. The exhibition received 303 entries from artists from all across the country last year, and sold almost $6,000 worth of art. This year's show will be juried and judged by Stephanie Nadolski of Shady Side, Md. The deadline for entries is Saturday, Oct. 1. Artists may submit up to four works, each with image size no greater than 4 inches by 6 inches, not to exceed 24 square inches; framed pieces should not exceed 48 square inches and all works must be framed.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - "They're so ... small," I said in wonder as we pulled up to the Chambersburg Council for the Arts gallery at 159 S. Main St. Through the gallery's windows, the pieces of art in the gallery's 22nd annual exhibition of miniature art caught my attention. The largest images did not exceed 4 inches by 6 inches - slightly larger than the size of a postcard. Hearing the size of these pieces is one thing, but seeing them in person in another. I found myself captivated with the small scenes they depicted.

chrisc@herald-mail.com Step into the North Gallery at Mansion House Art Gallery and take in the textures. On this wall is silver-gray wolf fur. Nearby is the nubbly, wet nose of a sleek hound. Here are the feathery stamens of velvet-soft blossoms. Over there is the rough-cut edge of a stone step. The miniature art show at Mansion House Art Gallery in Hagerstown, featuring pieces by members of the Valley Artists Association, is chock full of super-realistic textures and tiny brushstrokes.

'Celebrating 75 Years' Washington County Museum of Fine Arts celebrates its 75th anniversary with its first archival retrospective exhibition. Continues through Sunday, Jan. 7. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Hagerstown. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 301-739-5727. Vision exhibit The 50-panel exhibit highlights how the eye and the brain work together to create vision.

The Top Five Wine Down Friday Shane Gamble will present pop, country, Americana and indie rock. 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Knob Hall Winery, 14108 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring. $5, includes tastes of wine, $1 for the first glass of wine. Go to www.knobhallwinery.com . Coffeehouse music Trinity Orchard House will host funky, old-style, folk singers Banana Express. Doors open, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Trinity Orchard House on Route 45, four miles from the four-way stop in Shepherdstown, W.Va.

1. A cappella times five 42Five will perform five-part harmony at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at  The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., downtown Hagerstown. A concert in the Hagerstown Community Concert series. $25; $2, students. Call 301-790-0980 or go to www.hagerstownliveonstage.com . 2. Tiny pieces of artwork Miniature Art 2012 will open Friday, Nov. 2, with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. at Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St., downtown Chambersburg, Pa. More than 200 original works of art will be on display, including oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings; drawings; hand-pulled prints and sculpture.

American Decorative Arts This exhibition shows objects from the museum's collection of American decorative arts. Exhibit continues through Sunday, Sept. 16. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Hagerstown. Free. Go to www.wcmfa.org . Valley Art Association All-membership exhibit and all-membership annual miniature art exhibit. Continues through Sunday, July 29. Mansion House Art Center, City Park, Hagerstown. Call 301-797-6813 or go to www.valleyartassoc.com . Wood constructions “Slot Stabiles” sculpture by Joanna Morrison is on display.

'Sojourns' Paintings and watercolor sketches by Ann Schaefer are on display. Concludes Sunday, June 10. Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick, Md. Call 240-529-7743 or go to www.gallery-322.com . Treasures from the attic “Potpourri - Treasures from the Attic” includes a naval uniform from the Spanish-American War, a 1866 ball gown, 1834 hatbox, a quilt, Native American pieces and ancient Egyptian oil and salt lamps....

Ornaments of Yesteryear Antique tree decorations and floral displays will decorate the 1825 townhouse. Concludes Friday, Dec. 30. Miller House Museum, 135 W. Washington St., downtown Hagerstown. $5; $3 seniors and students; free for children ages 14 and younger. Call 301-797-8782 to schedule tours. Go to www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org . Founders exhibition An exhibit honoring the 29 Washington County citizens who founded the Washington County Historical Society a century ago. Exhibit continues through Friday, Dec. 30. Miller House Museum, 135 W. Washington St., downtown Hagerstown.

Deadline is Friday, Sept. 23, for entries for the Council for the Arts' "Miniature Art 2011" exhibition at the council's gallery at The Capitol Theatre Center, 159 S. Main S., Chambersburg. Artists may submit up to four works, each with image size no greater than 4 inches by 6 inches, not to exceed 24 square inches; framed pieces should not exceed 48 square inches (all works must be framed). Original work only will be accepted - no copies - in any fine art media (no crafts, jewelry, photography, laser prints or computer-generated artwork)

Entries will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 23, for the Council for the Arts' Miniature Art 2011 show.   Artists may submit up to four original works in any fine-art medium, each no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches. All works must be framed; frames should not exceed 48 square inches. Sculpture is encouraged, and should not exceed 5 inches in any dimension. For complete details and entry form, email smellott@councilforthearts.net , call 717-264-6883 or download from www.councilforthearts.net .