The Miniature Art Society of South Africa was founded in 1992 at the instigation of Charmian Kennealy, who had participated in the Miniature Art Exhibitions throughout America and Canada, and Jeff Sochen whose interest in miniaturism was the catalyst needed to help her. The first meeting was held in February 1992.

With miniature art societies, world-wide, reviving the age old artform, it seemed only right that we, in this part of the world, should have a like-minded band of artists promoting and pursuing it. For many artists the more disciplined and detailed approach of miniature art was a welcome change from the predominantly large and freer paintings in fashion today.

The Society has gone from strength to strength, having some 100 members throughout South Africa. It has held successful exhibitions in all the main centres of south Africa. We are affiliated to the World Federation of Miniaturists and have participated mostly in two world exhibitions, England (1995) and Tasmania (2000), where our work was highly acclaimed. We keep in touch with the fifteen other recognised societies in the world through the exchange of newsletters.

The society's headquarters are at "The Art Place" 144 Milner Avenue, Roosevelt Park, where members work may be viewed.