A small space will soon be revealed in Elizabethtown. Despite its compact size, it's designed to make a big impact on the community.

A ribbon-cutting event for a Little Free Art Gallery (LFAG) will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, outside of Twisted Easel, 1 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. The ribbon cutting will take place at 2:30 p.m.

"A Little Free Art Gallery (LFAG) is a delightful twist on the concept of the Little Free Library, but instead of sharing books, people share art," explained Twisted Easel owner and creative director Cindy Telenko. "It's a small, public, self-serve gallery where anyone can leave or take a piece of miniature artwork for free."

Her gallery is a diminutive, weatherproof display box, which will be up year-round at her business.

"LFAGs are often styled like a miniature art gallery, installed in a public or semi-public space (like outside a home, business, library or art studio)," she said. "Inside, you'll find miniature artworks made by local artists, students, kids or community members. Some galleries include tiny easels, a mini bench and even small figures like visitors or curators to enhance the playful gallery feel. It's part public art installation, part community project, and part creative inspiration."

As Telenko noted, the model is simple and features three steps: Take art, leave art and share art.

"Anyone can walk up to the gallery and take a piece of art they love," she said. "No payment is needed; this is about sharing joy and creativity."

People may also leave a small piece of original artwork for others to enjoy. Pieces may include mini paintings or drawings, collages, mini sculptures or crafts, poems or creative writing pieces and handmade cards or prints.

"Art must typically be small enough to fit within the display," Telenko said. "Most galleries use 3-inches-by-3-inches or similarly sized pieces."

The goal of the space is to promote art as well, she noted.

"Many LFAGs encourage people to take photos of what they're donating or taking and share them on social media to celebrate creativity and inspire others," she said.

Telenko found the idea on Pinterest more than a year ago.

"I took some ideas from the others that I saw and came up with a plan," she recalled. "I recycled an old kitchen cabinet, and my father-in-law helped construct the roof. My niece Ayla West made some figures from polymer clay to give it the feel of an actual art gallery."

Along with the ribbon cutting, the reveal of the LFAG will include snacks and more.

"We'll be serving tiny hors d'oeuvres from 2 to 5 p.m. to match the miniature magic of the gallery," Telenko shared. "Adults and children are encouraged to bring a piece of small artwork to contribute. Leave a piece, take a piece or simply enjoy the exhibit!"

She's looking forward to watching community members engage with the small space.

"I think kids and adults that love to create will love having a place to share their art - just creating art to give to others or just for others to enjoy looking at," she said. "I would love for the community to come and donate their artwork to display and share in the gallery. I would also like the community to possibly find a piece of artwork that they would like to take and display in the home or workplace."