Austin, Texas

July 10-12, 2026

PIGMENT
MINIATURES SHOW

REGISTRATION COMING FEBRUARY 2026

An art-first convention, dedicated to showcasing the creativity and skill of miniature artists of all disciplines, bringing together artists from around the world to connect, compete, learn, and celebrate our shared passion.

EXHIBITION

Pigment Inaugural Logo

The Pigment Miniature Art Exhibition displays works submitted by show attendees. Entries of all genres may be entered. This juried exhibition uses the Open System of Judging to recognize the artistic achievement of submitted works by panels of judges. It is an inclusive system which recognizes artists based on achievement with no fixed number of awards.

Draft Exhibition Guidelines Here!

The draft exhibition guidelines are currently available for public review.

WORKSHOPS

We host Workshops by instructors from across the country and around the globe. Our programming provides instruction for beginner, intermediate, and advanced artists. It is a diverse curriculum of painting, sculpting, special effects, and foundational art topics. There will also be regular events taking place to hobby and have fun throughout the weekend.

Katarzyna Gorska, Instructor

Katarzyna Gorska

Steven Garcia, Instructor

Steven Garcia

Natalia Oracz, Instructor

Natalia Oracz

Borja Calvo Bertran De Lis, Instructor

Borja Calvo Bertran De Lis

Cara Curley, Instructor

Cara Curley

Christian Schmidt, Instructor

Christian Schmidt

Christine Van Patten, Instructor

Christine Van Patten

David Diamondstone, Instructor

David Diamondstone

Doug Cohen, Instructor

Doug Cohen

Jason 'The Painting Llama' Colbeck, Instructor

Jason 'The Painting Llama' Colbeck

Martin Mateos 'Feral', Instructor

Martin Mateos 'Feral'

Matt DiPietro, Instructor

Matt DiPietro

Sam Cress, Instructor

Sam Cress

Stuart Bright, Instructor

Stuart Bright

Katarzyna Gorska, Instructor

Katarzyna Gorska

Steven Garcia, Instructor

Steven Garcia

Natalia Oracz, Instructor

Natalia Oracz

Borja Calvo Bertran De Lis, Instructor

Borja Calvo Bertran De Lis

Cara Curley, Instructor

Cara Curley

Christian Schmidt, Instructor

Christian Schmidt

Christine Van Patten, Instructor

Christine Van Patten

David Diamondstone, Instructor

David Diamondstone

Doug Cohen, Instructor

Doug Cohen

Jason 'The Painting Llama' Colbeck, Instructor

Jason 'The Painting Llama' Colbeck

Martin Mateos 'Feral', Instructor

Martin Mateos 'Feral'

Matt DiPietro, Instructor

Matt DiPietro

Sam Cress, Instructor

Sam Cress

Stuart Bright, Instructor

Stuart Bright

VENUE

The Courtyard Austin Pflugerville and Pflugerville Conference Center is located just north of Austin. The hotel offers close proximity to a range of top-notch attractions, including Kalahari Waterpark, Circuit of the Americas, and more. The Convention Center offers an impressive 20,000 SQ FT, perfect for hosting our new event.

Venue seating area
Conference room
Hotel exterior
Hotel lobby
Venue seating area
Conference room
Hotel exterior
Hotel lobby

Austin, Texas offers a vibrant arts scene, excellent travel accessibility, and a thriving creative community. Austin attracts artists and makers from across the country, and is the self-styled "Live Music Capital of the World". The city's energetic vibe, world-class dining, and artistic spirit align perfectly with Pigment's mission to celebrate miniature art. Not to mention, the barbecue is out of this world!

CONTACT

Have questions about the show? Want to get involved as a sponsor or vendor? Reach out to us!