Statement of PurposeĀ The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME) is a non-profit, educational organization whose purpose is to promote miniatures as a distinct art form, to provide education forums on their construction, historical significance and intrinsic value, to preserve unique collections in a miniature museum open to the publicĀ (located in Carmel, IN), and to maintain a mutually beneficial network of collectors, crafters, and artisans.