Tiny Art Show
Share your artistic talents by participating in the Maynard Library's Tiny Art Show.
If you enjoy the Pumpkin Decorating Art Show in October, you'll have just as much fun during the Tiny Art Show!
Create a work of art no larger than 4"x4" and return it to the library by Tuesday, July 29 at 9:00pm.
Kits with canvases will be available beginning Wednesday, July 16,
or you can attend an in-person decorating event.
Artwork will be displayed in the library from August 2-August 16.
Artists' Reception will be held on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00pm.
Refreshments will be served, open to all!
Dates:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025: Kits with canvas, a small selection of paint, and a brush are available at the Circulation Desk. Also available - Canvas Only kits
Monday, July 21, 2025, 1:00-4:00 pm: In-person Creating Event in the Storytime Room. No registration needed.
Tuesday, July 30, 2025:
6:00-8:00 pm: In-person Creating Event in the Storytime Room. No registration needed.
9:00 pm: Deadline to return artwork created at home.
Saturday, August 2, 2025: Tiny Art Show opens in the Roosevelt Room
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 7:00 pm: Artists' Reception in the Roosevelt Room
Saturday, August 16, 2025: Last day to view the Tiny Art Show
Monday, August 18, 2025: Artwork available to be picked-up at the Circulation Desk
Friday, August 29, 2025: Last day to pick-up your artwork from the library.
Rules:
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One canvas/sculpture per person or group.
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You can create as an individual, group, family, or team.
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No candles or electrical devices, including battery operated.
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No vulgarity of any kind permitted - this is a family art show!
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Objects, paper, and materials of any kind except food may be glued to the canvas or turned into a sculpture, but artwork must be 4" in all directions or smaller.
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Fill out the entire Tiny Art Show ID form. Lost the one from your kit? You can print one below or ask for a copy when you return your artwork.
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Artwork will be available for pick-up beginning Monday, August 19 at the Circulation Desk. The last day to pick up your artwork will be Friday, August 30. Please note, any artwork not picked up by 5:00 pm on the 30th will become library property for use as we deem fit.
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Staff reserve the right to reject any canvases that do not follow these rules!
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