‘Small Wonders’ Are Back By Popular Demand

 If you were not able to attend last year’s Mariposa Rotary Art, Wine and Wheels Festival, you missed out on an exceptional art adventure. Because of the generous donations, and the excitement of the festival goers, the ‘Small Wonders’ will again be a focal point of the 8th Annual Mariposa Rotary Art and Wine Festival. We are very excited to present the ‘Small Wonders’ and invite Professional Artists and Hobbyists who otherwise don’t show their work, to participate in this unique and non-juried exhibit.

Here is how it works. Artists donate original artwork that is raffled at the Mariposa Rotary Art, Wine and Wheels Festival. The exhibit is titled ‘Small Wonders’ because the total overall size of the artwork including the frame can be no larger than 10” x 10” x 10”. The medium is open to any creativity you can come up with; paint, pencil, photos, ceramics, beadwork, fabric, tile, jewelry, metal, wood, and mixed media. We encourage three dimensional art; just keep it within the size constraints. Anything that can be hung on a wall is welcome. Artists may donate as many pieces as they wish. The small size art is popular, as everyone has enough room on their wall for a Small Wonder!

Last year we had over 60 pieces of original art from artists all over the country, and one artist from Australia. Viewers will be able to purchase raffle tickets which they drop in little boxes that have been hung next to each piece of artwork. This way patrons are participating in a raffle only for the artwork they wish to own. Those who buy tickets can spread them around, or put them all in one box.

The 8th Annual Mariposa Rotary Art, Wine and Wheels Festival is scheduled for June 9, 2012, so there is plenty of time to get your creative juices going!

To participate, download the entry form at: MariposaRotary.org. If you have any questions, call Karen Smith at 209-769-8198 or by email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Watch our web site in the future to view the donated “Small Wonders’. Artwork must be received by May 20, 2012. We hope to see your artwork included. Get busy and create!