Perfection in Miniature Awards 2027
The PIMA’s are back in 2027!
The PIMA have been running since 2015 in association with Ahmed Al Thani, a regular visitor to KDF who wants to encourage the development of the miniatures industry & encourage all our talented exhibitors to create their best work.
“As in all things, progress is made by accepting challenges” Brian Rawling
After a successful competition in 2026, when we allowed entries from non-KDF exhibitors too, we are excited to announce that the competition will be open to everyone again in 2027 – you do not need to be an exhibitor at our shows to take part.
The competition will culminate in a PIMA showcase display & final judging happening at the KDF Summer Show on May 21st & 22th at Kensington Town Hall.
The idea of the competition is still the same; we are looking for miniatures of the highest standard, handmade, showing skill & imagination, but this competition is not necessarily just replicating something perfectly in miniature, it can also be about making a unique item, something never seen before, somehow replicating our world or an imaginary world in miniature, full of your personality & style. Every entry we receive makes the PIMA Showcase Display more appealing.
Judges will be looking for:
1: A high level of skill in your chosen discipline (woodwork, metalwork, doll making etc)
2: Detail in scale & proportion.
3: Good use of materials.
4: Imaginative, unique ideas & designs.
5: Craftsmen who push their work to a higher level than previously achieved.
6: ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE BEEN MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE COMPETITION.
7: All entries must be available for sale.
The Prize fund:
1st Prize:
£6000
Free table at one of our future shows.
Runner up:
£2000
People’s Choice Award
£2000
To enter, you must register your miniature with us by May 1st 2027. After this date, we will send you a confirmation letter with an entry number & other important information. Entries must either be posted to our office prior to the KDF Summer Show, or delivered directly to the KDF Summer Show on Thursday 20th May 2027. All entries will be on display at the KDF Summer Show. Winners will be announced at an award ceremony during the KDF Summer Show. The registration form with more information will be available soon.
*NEW THIS YEAR* Want to enter but are worried about how you will be able to get your entry to us for judging? We can help with this. Please just get in contact with us & we can arrange collection from anywhere in the world.
For me, personally, I was absolutely thrilled to participate in PIMA and have my work on show alongside artisans who are some of the best in the world. So many people, traders and visitors, came to acknowledge my entry. It was a real buzz. PIMA encourage artisans to put forward their best work, it’s a great discipline.
Ellie de Lacy – Entrant in the 2016 PIMA
We really look forward to seeing your entries in this competition & if you have have any questions or concerns about the piece you are considering to enter, please contact us & we can discuss it with you.
