Meet at Strathmore Mansion | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Come celebrate the 90th Anniversary of this massive exhibition of Fine Art in Miniatures with the MPSGS and Strathmore!
More than 700 mini masterpieces travel from across the globe for this juried exhibition. Active for over 87 years, The Miniature Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers Society (MPSGS) of Washington, DC was created by renowned miniaturist Alyn Williams. He first established the Royal Miniature Society in England in 1895 and came to Washington to teach at the Corcoran School of Art.
Today more than 700 mini masterpieces in stone, oil, pastel, and print come from countries around the world for MPSGS’ prodigious juried exhibition. From the size of a postcard down to a postage stamp, portraits, still lifes, sculptures, and collages capture the world in miniature.
These tiny marvels aren’t just about making small art. They are about the ability of the miniaturist to create art that captivates, enchants, and invites you to move in for the closest possible look.
Lunch at Wildwood | 1:45 PM
After browsing the Miniature exhibit, we’ll head over to the nearby Wildwood Shopping Center for a casual lunch. Wildwood offers a great abundance of dining options - Flower Child, Chopt, Fish Taco, Joe the Juice, Le Pain Quotidian, Piccoli Piatti Pizzera, Rakugaki - and we will select a restaurant the day of the event.
There is no charge for attending the Exhibit but participants will be responsible for their lunch including food, drink, tax, and a 20% tip.
Strathmore is easily accessible by Metro, and a ride to lunch and back to the Metro can be arranged.