Melany Kahn of Festival of Miniatures

What happens when one person takes her love of miniatures and turns it into something that brings an entire community together?In this episode of Tiny Worlds, Big Stories, I’m talking with Melany Kahn, the creative force behind the incredible Festival of Miniatures in Brattleboro, Vermont.What began with a few friends working on a dollhouse grew into a festival involving more than 100 artists, local businesses, schools, nonprofits, volunteers, and thousands of visitors. Melany shares how she dreamed big, built a team, created a plan, and made miniatures accessible to everyone.We also talk about the Festival’s amazing miniature museum, the power of tiny things to connect people across generations, and Melany's vision for Brattleboro to become a destination for miniature lovers from around the world.This conversation reminded me that miniatures are about so much more than tiny objects. They’re about creativity, memory, connection and community.And after hearing Melany’s story, I can’t wait to experience the Festival of Miniatures in person!https://www.festivalofminiatures.org/https://www.instagram.com/festivalofminiaturesSubscribe to Tiny Worlds, Big Stories for new episodes every other week, featuring the artists, makers, collectors, and fascinating people who make the miniature world so extraordinary.Small By Design Newsletter Sign-up:https://larablairartstudio.myflodesk.com/smallnewsLara's arthttps://www.instagram.com/larablairartstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/tinyworldsbigstorieshttps://www.larablairartstudio.com/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MPtRfQpGwBo