TEENY TINY ART MART 2026
Make a Big Impact... One Teeny Tiny At a Time!
It’s mini, it’s mighty, it’s Teeny Tiny Art Mart! We’re back for round six of this creative adventure for an incredible cause, and we are so excited to have you join us.
Thank you to our 657 artists (and counting!) who submitted Teeny Tinies for this year's exhibition! See a list of all of the incredible contributors here.
See the 1,573 works on display starting January 28, and mark your calendars for the virtual sale opening February 1 at 6:00pm!
Small Art, Big Heart
All mini artworks donated will join a gallery of goodness at the Teeny Tiny Art Mart, where every single piece will be sold to support OMA’s education initiatives. That’s 100% of proceeds going toward bringing powerful, transformative, arts-based experiences to thousands of students each year!
Let’s make a huge difference, one mini masterpiece at a time.
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- Wednesday, January 28 - Sunday, February 1, 2026: Artwork will be on display for preview at OMA the week before the online sale opens
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- Sunday, February 1, 2026, 6:00pm: The virtual sale starts online
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- Wednesday, February 4, 11:00am: Buyers may pick up purchased artwork during our open hours through the end of March
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- Sunday, February 22, 2026, 5:00pm: Sale closes
- Artwork must measure exactly 5 inches tall x 5 inches wide (no smaller and no larger), and no more than 2 inches deep.
- All submissions must be original works of art created and owned by the person making the submission.
- Although there is no submission limit, we’ve grown so big we’re getting more work than we can include! Not all submissions will be included in the initial sale. They will be retained for future Teeny Tiny sales
- Any and all media and art making processes are encouraged!
- Each tiny masterpiece will be sold for $25.
- Buyers will not know the identity of the artist, whether they are a novice, professional, civic leader, or local celebrity, until they purchase the artwork.
There’s A Tiny New Part of the Art Mart This Year…. A Virtual Auction!
By popular demand, Teeny Tiny is trying something new this year: a hand-selected group of 25 Teeny Tinies will be offered through a three-week virtual auction, right at the top of the beloved fixed-price sale you know and love. These carefully selected works have been chosen by a staff committee to reflect a range of media and artists. This limited pilot invites collectors to engage a little differently—bidding on exceptional small works to further support the same vibrant educational programs OMA offers to inspire the next generation. With bidding starting at $25 each, the auction adds a note of excitement and possibility to an already iconic event.
You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
We’d love to hear your thoughts! This pilot effort will be informed by community feedback and will be evaluated after the sale to see if it can be expanded next year. Please share your thoughts to tiny@oma-online.org.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Artwork
All artwork measures an exact 5 inch by 5 inch square.
To keep the spirit of discovery and accessibility at the heart of this event, all artworks will be sold anonymously at the same price point. Buyers won’t know the identity of the artist, whether they are a novice, professional, civic leader, or local celebrity, until after the purchase is made. This creates a level playing field and encourages collectors to buy what truly speaks to them.
Artist names will be listed on the exhibition webpage. This approach celebrates the connection, curiosity, and joy when collecting art. It also allows established artists to participate generously, knowing that their contribution helps make art accessible to everyone while adding an element of excitement for buyers.
All artworks will be sold at an accessible price of $25 +taxes and fees. California requires that sales tax (8.25%) be collected for the sale of tangible items like artwork. A 1.5%–3.5% credit card processing fee will be charged, depending on the type of card used. An additional 2.5% processing fee is added by default but can be turned off at the buyer's discretion. You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
No, all artwork will be considered a donation to OMA.
Previewing and Viewing the Art
Yes. The virtual sale of work will start at 6:00pm Sunday, February 1, 2025. You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
Yes. All artwork will be viewable in person at OMA starting January 28 at 11:00am and online the week leading up to the sale. You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
No. All artworks are available via virtual sale starting on Sunday, February 1, at 6:00pm. You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
No, the artwork will be eyes-only. In addition to protecting the fragility of artwork, part of the fun is keeping the artists’ identities secret until you buy it!
Buying Artwork and Checkout
This year the Art Mart is a sale AND an auction! 25 artworks will be clearly listed as AUCTION items starting at $25, with bid increments of $10. All other artworks can be purchased at a BUY NOW price of $25 plus taxes and fees. You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
Anyone registered for the sale will be able to both bid on or buy artworks. BUY NOW artworks are first-come, first-served—once you purchase the artwork, it is yours and cannot be purchased or bid on by anyone else.
All artworks are listed in the same place: click on "Art Mart" at the top of this page to access both AUCTION items and BUY NOW items.
Auction items will be clearly indicated in multiple ways:
- The top left corner of the image will have a call-out that says AUCTION item.
- The title of the item will say AUCTION item.
- When you click on the item you will see a bright pink BID button.
- If you only want to see AUCTION items or BUY NOW items, when you log into your guest page click on "All Categories" at the top of the page and select the category you want.
You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
When we decided to try an auction this year, it was important to do so without disrupting the spirit of the sale that so many artists and collectors love. Rather than reshaping the entire program, we chose to keep the fixed-price model intact and introduce a small, carefully selected group of works as a pilot. This allows us to experiment thoughtfully, honor the charm of the original format, and explore new ways to grow support for our education initiatives—while keeping Teeny Tiny, at its heart, the same community-driven celebration it has always been.
You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
The auction will close on Sunday, February 22 at 5:00pm. You will receive a notification from the BetterUnite platform if you are the winner on an item at that time. You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
If you’re outbid before the auction closes, the work will go to the highest bidder at the close of the sale. We encourage bidders to keep an eye on their bids as the closing date approaches, or to use the auto-bid feature, which allows you to set your maximum bid in advance. Auto-bidding helps ensure you stay competitive without needing to monitor the auction constantly, especially in the final moments.
You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
You have the option to set a max bid so that you don't have to keep out bidding your competitors. Click into the auction item you want and select the "set max-bid option." You can then determine any amount for the maximum you're willing to pay for this item. We will automatically place bids on your behalf up to this maximum amount.
You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
Buy Now Artwork
Yes, all other Tinies will be sold in the same way as previous years—at a flat price of $25 per artwork plus taxes and fees. You can purchase artwork on the virtual sale site at bit.ly/tiny2026.
Still Have Questions?
For questions, please click here to email an OMA representative.