It was a banner year for miniatures in the United States from strong media attention to the category, to new shows and events, gallery exhibitions and emerging trends in the small arts. Here is a sampling of what's made this year so great! (photo: K. D. Alenti). MINIATURES IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA Miniatures moved to a mainstream position as reported in this New York Times article about folks who are as passionate about little things as we are .... “miniacs!” (Photo below: Phill