STRATEGIES Games & Hobbies Proudly Presents the 20th Annual Immortal Brush Painting Contest! Coming this November.

This November, join us for the 20th Annual Immortal Brush Painting Contest—a celebration of creativity, skill, and the amazing miniature painting community!

Whether you're a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the very first time, the Immortal Brush is for everyone. Challenge yourself, develop your painting skills, and bring your favourite project to life. Best of all, we have great prizes, including random draw prizes just for entering!

Imagine seeing your painted masterpiece displayed alongside incredible work from fellow hobbyists. The Immortal Brush is all about having fun, improving your craft, and celebrating miniature painting together.

Now is the perfect time to start planning your entry. If you have any questions, our staff is always happy to help.

So grab your brushes, break out your paints, and get ready to make your mark in the 20th Annual Immortal Brush Painting Contest!

Important Dates

October 10 to November 1: Early entry drop off.

Sunday, November 1 - Final day to drop off entries

Sunday, November 8 – 11:30 AM
Winners announced and awards presentation

After Sunday, November 8 – 12:00 PM
Entries may be picked up.

Contest Categories

Sci-Fi / Modern – Single Large Figure

  • Base size: 60mm to 160mm diameter

Sci-Fi / Modern – Five Figures

  • Individual base size: 50mm or smaller

Fantasy / Historical – Single Large Figure

  • Base size: 60mm to 160mm diameter

Fantasy / Historical – Five Figures

  • Individual base size: 50mm or smaller

Diorama

  • Two or more figures on a single 120mm or smaller base (for example, a battle scene).

Contest Rules

  • Entries must be from one of the following miniature manufacturers:

Archon Studio, Atomic Mass Games, Battlefront, Catalyst Game Labs, Close Quarter Battle, Corvus Belli, Fireforge Games, Fantasy Flight Games, Games Workshop, Gripping Beast, Mantic Games, Modiphius, Monster Fight Club, North Star Military Figures, Perry Miniatures, Renegade Game Studios, Steamforged Games (including Privateer Press), Wargames Atlantic, Warlord Games, WizKids. Think we missed a manufacturer? Email us and ask!

  • No 3D-printed models.
  • No model busts.
  • All entries must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 1.
  • Entries may be dropped off anytime between October 10 and November 1.
  • Entries may be picked upon or after 12:00 PM on Sunday, November 8.
  • You may enter once in each category, and you are welcome to enter multiple categories.
  • Free to enter!

Awards

Winners will be announced on Sunday, November 8 at 11:30 AM. First place in each category will receive an award, and the remaining prizes will be awarded through random draws from all eligible entries.

Join us at 11:30 AM to celebrate the winners!

People's Choice Voting

Come down, admire the amazing entries on display, and vote for your favourite miniature during the public display period. Monday November 2 to Saturday November 7.

What are you waiting for? Start painting and enter the 20th Annual Immortal Brush Painting Contest!