Cynthia Erickson, Miniature Gazette Editor, NAME

The NAME Gazette would like to feature more small scale work. I look forward to working with artists, dealers and all miniaturists interested!! Email [email protected]

ISO: photos of the miniature hanging wall clocks made by Luci Hanson - made from old English walnut repurposed from an antique pie safe… anyone?

Mini friends! Esquire magazine published the article this week (some of you met writer Scott Huler). It's a journey of discovery amid the highest artists and topic uniqueness, as well, and captures the first-timer intrique of the tiny world: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a45847294/minatures-trend/?fbclid=IwAR0Xx2deIKBwWfX2hK-sCixTcyEMTZ32b00-XIOr98N7GeXhycHvFc46k9k BRAVO! Scott Huler

Inside the Weird and Wonderful World of Miniatures Once the province of retirees, miniatures are now trending on TikTok, starring on reality television, and selling for six figures. Here, we take you inside the big moment for these tiny worlds.

Cynthia Erickson

Club members: how about a few club photos to showcase in the next issue of the Gazette?! Who loves to take the group selfies? Please tag my request to THAT club member. There’s a related article about clubs and photos make it BETTER!

Small Scale story tellers and your friends:
I have opportunities for small scale pieces to be published soon. Every story will appear in color now 😊, please DM me for more information. Email articles and photos to [email protected]
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Great opportunity for you?!

Are you interested in part-time work at a really fun store?

The Miniature Cellar is hiring!

I'm looking for someone to work two to four days a week -- I'm flexible. Retail experience, craftiness, and familiarity with or willingness to learn computer (sales, inventory, my website) would be great. Friendly and good attitude are a must.

Competitive pay.

Call Rosemary at (440) 729-6464 and we'll talk.

Hello, minis friends and NAME members! I’m looking for photos of minis at local county or state fairs to include with a coming article. Please share one or two if you have them handy.
Thanks so much!!

Oh, they’re always up to good stuff!!

To help get this page up and running, we are having a raffle with very special prizes! We are giving away THREE sterling silver cups made by Pete Acquisto. Other prizes include 1” Cakes by Betinha Murta, ¼” Hot Chocolate Bars by Abby Vukovich, 1” Winter Sleds by Karen Benson, Micro Scale Toys by Volker Arnold, 1” Music Stands by Tom Walden, ¼” Amelia Earhart Dolls by Chris Okubo, 1” Box Lunches by Pat Richmond, ¼” Circus Clowns by Lew & Barbara Kummerow, and 1” Circus Wagons by Michelle Faleshock ... for a total of 50 prizes!

Everyone that follows the page by the end of June will have one chance in the raffle. Whoever shares the post gets a second chance. Whoever tags a friend gets another chance. All those entries will be put into a raffle. We will post the winners in early July.

Book early!! Staying onsite is sooooo much more convenient… 😉

Time to book your hotel rooms for the 2024 Chicago International Bishop Show..

You can go to the website at www.bishopshow.com and scroll down and click on the Marriott Ohare-Chicago link or you can call them at 1-800-228-9290 or 773-693-4444. Make sure if you call them you ask for the Tom Bishop Chicago International Miniature Show rate of 148.00/night.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the World's Most Prestigious International Miniatures Event.

See you in 2024.

Soooooo, who got to go to the Ann Arbor show??? I was in class - iPEC professional coaching certificate mod 3; fun but not as fun as a mini show!

I’m disappointed I won’t be able to attend this year; I’m finishing a professional life coach certification 30-hour class during this show. Let me know if you go and share a story 😉

Ann Arbor Miniature Show
May 12 and 13th
Wyndham Garden Hotel 2900 Jackson, Ann Arbor
Fri 4-8 Sat 9-3
Miniatureshows.com for more information

Cleveland, check this out!

Cleveland Miniature Show
May 19th and 20th
Hilton Garden inn 780 Beta Drive Mayfield Village OH
Fri 4-8 Sat 9-3
Miniatureshows.com for information

For curious NY friends…

2023 Spring Miniature Flower Show Opening at the Hudson River Museum D. Thomas Fine Miniatures is excited to announce the opening of the 2023 Spring Miniature Flower Show, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at The Hudson River Museum (HRM.org) located along the historic Hudson River in Yonkers, New York, just north of New York City. Since 2014, the company has partnered with t...

Every miniaturist is invited (space is limited, though)! Beyond incredible what depth of talent people share.

Always new people to meet and touching stories of family history with Midwest Miniatures Museum. Here’s one piece that is on display currently.

Ann Arbor this Mother’s Day weekend.

Home Page T & D Miniature presents Miniature Shows Attendance prizes, free gifts, kids make n takes, and raffles at most shows. Come enjoy a good time with some of the best miniature artists and dealers from across the country Classes are held on Friday for most

Here’s another show! Let me know if you attend 😉

Sunday, May 21, 2023! Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster, PA 17601 10am to 4pm

Such a treat to be in Chicago! Made new friends and visited with others!! A few pics - I was so busy talking and taking in the views that I forgot about pictures… amazing creativity, exceptional talent and incredible passion. Welcome new NAME members!! Another show in Ann Arbor, Michigan, next weekend 😉

Tomorrow!! Chicago!! Two shows!! Such anticipation that I can’t close my eyes. Looking forward to the high energy and enthusiasm the miniatures community brings to every event! The "Official" Chicago International Bishop Show National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME)

Have a great time, everyone!! See you Friday night.

Don't forget to pop over for NAME night at the Chicago International Bishop Show April 27th.

Excited for the Chicago Shows this weekend! 😎 🏙️Looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting first-timers.

Chicago excitement building!!