A miniature art exhibit called The Tiny Art Show, created by BYU alumna McKay Lenker Bayer in 2018, has found a permanent home in downtown Provo, Utah. The interactive exhibit is housed in a former stairwell between the Black Sheep Cafe and Rockwell Ice Cream on University Avenue, and is open every Saturday from 5-8 p.m. Visitors crawl inside to view tiny artworks, with the current installation featuring detailed insect paintings by local artist Nicole Parish, who uses specimens from her personal collection as reference. The gallery rotates exhibits monthly and offers tiny booklets explaining each piece.
The permanent location marks a milestone for a project that began as a class assignment and previously traveled to different venues. By transforming an overlooked urban space into a dedicated gallery, the exhibit makes art accessible and engaging in an unconventional way, fostering community participation and supporting local artists. Its interactive, miniature format offers a unique experience that challenges traditional gallery norms and encourages repeat visits with monthly rotations.