The Sanctum's Brush 2 Glory

Miniatures Painting Contest!


As the weather warms and the days get longer, we know the approach of summer can only mean one thing… The Sanctum's Third Anniversary Weekend is happening June 6th through 8th! 

Since it worked the first time, we decided to continue to spotlight the talented miniature artists in our community. To that end, we're happy to announce The Sanctum's Brush 2 Glory Miniatures Painting Contest!

Painters can enter ONE miniature into each category for which they qualify:

  • Youth Mini - Ages 17 and under will present a single mini of any base size. Winner receives a $25 gift card.

  • Adult Small Mini - Ages 18+. One single miniature in any style mounted on a base measuring 50mm (2 inches) or smaller. Winner receives $35 store credit.

  • Adult Large Mini - Ages 18+. One single miniature mounted on an appropriately sized base measuring 51mm (larger than 2 inches). Winner receives $50 store credit.

All minis will be showcased in the store during our third anniversary weekend of June 6th and 8th. The winner of each category will also receive one of our famous "upgraded" trophies and other "fabulous" prizes.

If you wish to participate in this contest, this online entry form must be submitted before June 1st. If you bring in a mini without the online form completed, you will not be able to enter the competition. There is no paper or in-store entry form.


Your masterpieces must be dropped off at The Sanctum during open store hours June 1 through June 4, 2025.  Entries will not be accepted before or after this window.

All minis will be showcased in the store during our third anniversary weekend of June 6 - 8, 2025.

  • While the entries are being showcased, community voting for Fan Favorites will be available at The Sanctum!  Make sure to stop in and encourage your friends, family, neighbors, dog-sitters, and frenemies to come to The Sanctum and vote for your painted hero or monster.

  • The winner of the most Fan Favorite votes in each category will receive a $25 gift card. This is a separate contest from The Sanctum judged prizes.

Entries can be collected during open store hours June 11 through June 16, 2025.

The winner of each category will also receive one of our famous "upgraded" trophies and other "fabulous" prizes.


More Fine Print:

  • All painting should be new and original for this contest. 

  • Minis can be from any system or game and can be 3d printed. 

  • One entry per person for each category.

  • Miniatures must be on a base. 

  • For category determination, the base will be measured at it's widest point. 

  • We will do our best to monitor the models and keep them safe, but The Sanctum is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property.

  • Entries not recovered will be added to our store use menagerie. 

  • Winners will be announced on June 11, 2025

Official Judging

Please Remember: Art is subjective and will be judged by our two experienced painters.  While it is a contest, the impetus for this event is for our community to have a place to share their amazing talents. 

How minis will be judged:

There will be three categories: Appearance, Technique, and Basing. Each category will be worth a possible 10 points each. If your mini does not meet the category criteria (entrant age, base size, entry form), the mini will not qualify for prizes. Please keep in mind that each category makes up a third of your score. 

Scores are private and will be known only by the judges and will not be public information.  

Appearance

Does your mini look cool? Does it look epic? Is it gross in an awesome way? This category is purely about how eye-catching and interesting your entry is. You can earn up to ten points in this category.

Technique

Has the mini been fully painted? Is there primer showing? Are the colors flat? Have washes/glazes/drybrushing been used? Effects? This category is about effort. If you put in the work, we’ll see it. You can earn up to ten points in this category. 

Basing

Bases must be painted and may also be decorated with flock/tufts/rocks/3D printed bits/etc. Get creative. A mini standing in a void is a sad mini. You can earn up to ten points in this category.


Per usual, everything is subject to change as needed.