The Hardt of the Midwest, Art of the Miniature Show

3rd Annual Miniature Juried Show

November 8-Nov 29, 2025

Juror, Scott Chartier

I was raised in Eastern Colorado (three corners area) on a farm/ranch outside of Laird CO. My family homesteaded the area in the 1920’s and life was much different then, no indoor plumbing and wood/coal for heat. It was a hard simple life but I loved it. Growing up around some of the smartest and most well-rounded people who had a great appreciation for their surroundings ended up being one of my greatest gifts. I developed a love for nature and still enjoy hearing/smelling the prairie wake up each morning.

I studied biology, art and history at the University of Northern CO. and spent the next 35 years working in these fields. I have taught disciplines in pottery, sculpture, painting and art history. Art is my passion; I spend as much time creating it as possible. To address my love for history I was a docent at Centennial Village, curated various historical sites and eventually managed Centennial Village, Plumb Farm and Meeker House.

Now retired, I enjoy my family, creating art, fishing and historical programs.

Media Accepted

2-D artwork; oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, ink, pastel, collage etc. Hand pulled limited edition prints of original artwork accepted but no photos or computer-generated works. 3D artwork; metal, wood, ceramic, glass etc.

Rules

All entries must be original to the artist entering. Workshop or class studies will not be accepted. Artists must be 18 years of age or older to enter. Image size for each piece must not exceed 25 square inches or framed size of 64 square inches. Work must be ready to hang using wire. No sawtooth hangers or easel backs will be accepted, please attach two small Velcro patches to bottom corners. Be mindful of your subject matter, pieces done in a vulgar or disrespectful manner will be pulled by the gallery committee and not be eligible for juried awards.

Shipping of Entries

If shipping your entries, please use the address at the top. Enclose check and signed entry form with work in a reusable package and enclose a return shipping label. Prepaid return labels are not necessary as to the return shipping is charged with the entry.

General

The Hardt Gallery and gallery committee will handle all entries with great care in the hanging and presentation of your work. Please note that neither The Hardt Gallery nor the gallery committee will be responsible for damage or loss. Signing your entry form means you will abide by these terms.

Awards

Best of Show $250, 3 merit awards $100 each, 3 honorable mentions $50 each. People’s Choice Award.

All awards by juror will be final.