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Let's Make Small Talk!

Feb 3, 2018

Join us in our new gallery/studio space in Yonkers, New York for an evening of miniatures! We'll share a history of miniatures, show off the artwork in the gallery collection and even demonstrate how to make a miniature!

Thinking about starting a collection, joining in on the fun of the hobby or just curious about what all the fuss is about? Then attend this informal evening of fun. Seasoned miniatures enthusiasts will likely learn something new or just enjoy being around the miniatures! We'll also have light refreshments.

When: Friday, March 16, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Where: YoHo Artist Studios at 578 Nepperhan Avenue/Studio #566 in Yonkers, New York.

Access: walk up 5 flights or walk down one flight of stairs and around back for commercial elevator access. Wheelchair and handicap access/parking at back of building if needed.

Parking: street and public lot across from 578 Nepperhan Avenue.

Cost: No cost!

*IMPORTANT*

RSVP is Required - call 914-231-9871 or send us an email at dthomasfineminiatures@gmail.com. We need to take you up in the elevator to the gallery (think of it as an adventure!).

Note: We're available to come to your city and present to your community, arts organization, library or other group for this fun and informative presentation! Contact us here for more information and to book an event.

ABOUT D. THOMAS MINIATURES

D. Thomas Miniatures is a retail and gallery destination featuring top quality collectibles including 1/12th scale structure, furniture and accessories. The concept, designed to appeal to collectors, crafters and enthusiasts was created, in part, to raise awareness of miniatures as a decorative art form and to introduce the discipline not only to a new generation but to those who may just be discovering it! The gallery space showcases work in miniature by well-known artists from all over the world.

This Week in Miniatures...

Jan 27, 2018

WEEkly Mini RoundUp 1.27.18

Welcome to our latest round up of news and reports from in and around the miniworld capturing mainstream and social media bits and local stories you may have missed.

Bill Robertson: Beauty is in the Detail

Master Miniaturist William Robertson is featured in this story from Ideas.Ted.com - here is the full TedTalk he did recently in Kansas City.

Game Show Miniatures

An extensive array of awesome miniatures were presented as part of Beyond the Edge, a CCTV.com game show challenge from our friends in Asia sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. Click above to see the video!

ARTIST OPEN CALL/New Exhibition!

We're excited to announce an Artist Open Call to participate in a new exhibition of miniature works in the gallery at D. Thomas Fine Miniatures co-curated by Kate Ünver founder of The Daily Miniature (dailymini). This new show will be presented in our new space as part of the Yonkers Open Studio Event opening May 5 and 6 in Yonkers, New York. Artist intent to submit due 2/10/18 and submissions due 2/17/18. Click here for all the details!

Rare Estate Find!

Just In: This fabulous estate find – a miniature version of "Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell - - with printed pages and everything! Get in touch with interest.

Loose Ends:

> This story about the miraculous healing power of a dollhouse from The Independent.

> Meet Jessie Burton in this interview from AU.com about her involvement in the film adaptation of her popular novel, The Miniaturist.

>Extreme Bonsai miniaturizing: worlds smallest trees from Bonsai Empire.

> These ain't no little girl play things .....somewhat NSFW. Miniatures take a "Fifty Shades of Grey" sort of direction here from Dangerous Minds.

We hope you enjoyed this WEEkly update. Be sure to share this post with other miniacs and have them subscribe here so they never miss an update!

#obeytheminiature #rethinkdollhouse #itsokaytoplay

ABOUT D. THOMAS MINIATURES

ARTIST Open Call

Jan 22, 2018

BadAss Miniatures:

Ready to Cause a Little Trouble

May 5 - July 22, 2018

The Gallery of Small Art

at D. Thomas Miniatures

YoHo Artists Yonkers, New York

"BadAss Miniatures: Emerging Perspectives in the Miniature Arts" is an exhibition of original works in miniature form contributed by artists from across the United States and abroad. Featured works represent a novel movement that challenges the status quo in the miniature art form through the presentation of unconventional ideas and concepts and the quirky, outlandish, surprising use of miniatures. “BadAss” aims to push the envelope on the traditional (rethink the dollhouse!) with an edgy and bold attitude showcasing jaw-dropping, surprising—maybe even shocking—miniature badassery to hit the 21st century.

Exhibition Sponsors & Location:

The exhibition will be presented by Darren T. Scala of D. Thomas Fine Miniatures, and will be co-curated by Kate Ünver of dailymini. The exhibition will be hosted by Mr. Scala at The Gallery of Small Arts at D. Thomas Miniatures located in YoHo Artist Studios in Yonkers, NY.

The exhibit opening will coincide with the 2018 Yonkers Arts Weekend, the annual celebration of the thriving and diverse arts community residing in the City of Yonkers, New York State’s fourth-largest city, and is part of the YoHo Artists Open Studio event.

Each year, YoHo Artists offers a rare opportunity to tour the creative studios of over 50 professional artists, crafters, musicians, creative new media specialists, and other creative manufacturers within Yonkers' Alexander Carpet Mills Arts District.

Submission Process:

Artists working in any miniature form, as well as artists looking to step out of their genre to explore the use of miniatures, are encouraged to submit a one-page proposal for their original work in any miniature category or medium (not limited to: furniture, textiles, plants/floral, pottery/porcelain/ceramics, textiles, food, room boxes/diorama/vignettes, etc.).

All works must be created in under 1:10 scale (or smaller!) to be considered for inclusion in the exhibition. Each proposal must include the artist’s statement of purpose, title, full description of the submission, summary of the artistic process, and how the piece represents the theme of changing the status quo in the miniature arts.

Exhibition Timeline & Important Dates:

Artists’ intent to submit by 2/10/2018

(send us a simple email expressing interest in participation)

Submissions due to D. Thomas by 2/17/2018

(see "Submission Process" above and email us the info)

Final selection of works and artists contacted by 2/28/2018

Works due to D. Thomas by 4/20/2018

Exhibition opening 5/5/2018 in Yonkers, NY

Participating artists agree to allow The Gallery of Small Arts at D. Thomas Miniatures to sell his/her work featured in the exhibition for a period of one year, commencing Saturday, May 5, 2018 (commission agreement to follow pending acceptance of piece). D. Thomas agrees to provide marketing and promotional support for one year via social media, Web-based resources, and other available mass media opportunities as they arise.

Selected pieces will be presented by Scala during the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) Guild Show in mid-September 2018 in Hartford, CT.

Contact Information:

Darren T. Scala, Curator

D. Thomas Miniatures

darrentscala@gmail.com

(914) 231-9871

Kate Ünver, Co-Curator

dailymini

dailymini@thedailymini.com

(551) 427-9518

ABOUT D. THOMAS MINIATURES

ABOUT KATE ÜNVER/DAILYMINI

Start small, dream big. The Daily Miniature. The Daily Mini. dailymini® for short, is a curated digital space that started small on Instagram. It’s now a showcase for unique and extraordinary miniatures from around the globe. Founder Kate Ünver is based in Brooklyn and has a love for the teeny and the tiny has grown exponentially over the years. When she's not collecting miniatures, you can find her doing big things on the tennis court or on a motorcycle.