ComicReaders Downtown: Painting Showcase: March 3 - May 16 2020 - CANCELLED

COMICREADERS DOWNTOWN PAINTING SHOWCASE

Details

ComicReaders Downtown is overseeing its 2nd Painting Showcase. The showcase runs from March 3, 2020 to May 16, 2020. The showcase ends at Prairie Game Expo on May 16, 2020, with the judging of the submissions and the awarding of prizes.

Each contestant may enter one model per category.

Any model entered in the 2019 Painting Showcase cannot be entered into the 2020 Painting Showcase.

Each model can only be entered once and may not compete in multiple categories.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st Place and Runner-Up in each category.

There will also be a prize for "People's Choice", which is based on votes from attendees of Prairie Game Expo.

Each entry needs to be painted by the person entering the showcase.

THERE NEEDS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 4 ENTRIES IN A CATEGORY FOR THE CATEGORY TO AWARD PRIZES. If the minimum number of entries is not reached, the entrants are encouraged to continue with their painting and come to Prairie Game Expo for the showcase and the judging.

How to Enter

Registration is from March 3 to to April 30, 2020.

Enter by responding to this post on SaskGames or by posting in the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Facebook Group. You can also sign-up by calling or visiting ComicReaders Downtown. Include your first name, the initial of your last name, and the category / categories in which you are participating.

There is no entry fee.

Categories

Age of Sigmar / Warhammer Fantasy
Solo Model “Leaders” Category
Solo Model “Behemoth” Category

Warhammer 40K
Solo Model Category (Excludes any Lord of War/Vehicle/Super-Heavy)
Solo Model “Lord of War/Vehicle/Super-Heavy” Category

Wizkids Miniatures
Solo Model “Small Base” Category
Solo Model “Medium Base” Category
Solo Model "Large Base" Category

Board Game (including Star Wars Legion, Fallout, etc)
Solo Model “Standard Size” Category
Solo Model “Large Size” Category

Judging Guidelines

**forthcoming**

Judging at Prairie Game Expo

The painting showcase ends on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Prairie Game Expo, which is a free gaming event hosted by SaskGames and ComicReaders.

Entrants will be bring their models to Prairie Game Expo. The models will be on display from *** to ***.

Attendees of Prairie Game Expo can vote on their favourite model from *** to ***. The model that receives the most votes will receive the People's Choice prize.

Judging by the painting showcase judges begins at ***.

Prizes will be awarded at ***.

Miniatures in the showcase will be photographed and the photos will be posted on the Painting Showcase Facebook Group and ComicReaders Downtown's Facebook page. We will do our best to take photos of all miniatures, but cannot guarantee it based on time restrictions.

Thanks

This Painting Showcase would not be possible without the support of ComicReaders' staff, a handful of volunteers behind the scenes, and the volunteer judges.

CHANGES TO THE COMPETITION GUIDELINES

Any changes to the competition guidelines will be posted here so that they can be easily seen by participants.
The changes will also appear in the initial post.

QUESTIONS  / ANSWERS

Q: Do we bring our entries to Prairie Game Expo?
A: Yes, participants will bring or arrange to have their entries at the Saturday, May 16, 2020Prairie Game Expo during the time for judging, which is 1pm to 3pm. Information about Prairie Game Expo can be found at the Prairie Game Expo forum on SaskGames. Participants are encouraged to post progress reports and pictures on the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Facebook Group.

Q: Is 'model' referring to a single base? Are 'dual' scenes allowed so long as the whole thing takes place on a single base?
A: "Model" is a single model on a single base. While a "scene" created with two or more models sounds super cool it is not the focus for this painting showcase. Something along those lines is something we could consider for a future painting showcase. Now in the case of a "model" like, for example, a Plague Marine that might have a little Nurgling with it on the base as per the kit it comes in--that is allowed.

Q: Do I have to declare the category / categories into which I am entering?
A: Yes, part of the registration process is to declare the categories / category into which you are entering. You do not have to tell us the models(s) being entered, though hobbyists are encouraged to post progress pictures on the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Group. Registration closes at the end of the day April 30.

Q: Do I have to declare the model(s) I am entering?
A: You do not have to tell us the models(s) being entered, though hobbyists are encouraged to post progress pictures on the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Group. The requirements for registration are your name and the category / categories being entered. Registration closes at the end of the day April 30.

Q: Do my models have to be finished and submitted before the deadline of April 30?
A: No. April 30 is the registration deadline. That is, the deadline for submitting your name and the categories into which you are entering. Your model(s) need to be finished in time for the May 16, 2020 Prairie Game Expo.

Good day Chad,

I (Michael Yule) am in for the following categories:

• Age of Sigmar Leader
• 40k (Necromunda) Solo

Look forward to it!

Hey Chad,

Sign me up for both Age of Sigmar Categories and both board game Categories.

Thanks!

Mike Nielsen

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ComicReaders has decided to cancel the May 16, 2020 Prairie Game Expo. We are following government restrictions in regards to large gatherings and are also taking into consideration the recommendations for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prairie Game Expo will stay cancelled even if the restrictions are lifted before the May 16, 2020 event, but we hope to see you at our September 2020 event. This cancellation also effects the planned Painting Showcase, which was announced for the May 16, 2020 Prairie Game Expo. The Painting Showcase is cancelled. The Painting Showcase may or may not be rescheduled for the September 2020 Prairie Game Expo.
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