The Sanctum's Brush with Glory 3: Zenithal Shift

The Sanctum loves to spotlight the talented miniature artists in our community. Which is why we are happy to announce The Sanctum's Brush with Glory 3: Zenithal Shift Miniatures Painting Contest! This will run during our Fourth Anniversary Weekend!

All minis will be showcased in the store during our fourth anniversary weekend of June 11th through the 14th. The winner of each category will also receive one of our famous "upgraded" trophies and other fabulous prizes.

Winners will be announced June 16th.

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 or larger (larger than 2 inches). Winner receives $50 store credit.

If you wish to participate in this contest, this online entry form must be submitted before June 5th.‍ ‍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 7th through June 10th.  Entries will not be accepted before or after this window.

All minis will be showcased in the store during our fourth anniversary weekend of June 11th through the 14th.

  • 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 17th through June 21st.

Important Dates Quick Reference:

  • June 5th

    • Online entry forms due

  • June 7th through June 10th

    • Drop off your miniatures at The Sanctum during open store hours

  • June 11th through June 14th

    • Miniature showcase and community voting for Fan Favorites

  • June 16th

    • Winners Announcement!

  • June 17th through 21st

    • Collect your miniature(s) at The Sanctum during open store hours

Judging Criteria

Official Judging

Please Remember: This is a friendly contest and all art is subjective. Our judges are not only experienced painters but also members of our community. We expect respect and sportsmanship from painters participating in this contest. Always remember Wheaton’s Law.

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.

Per usual, everything is subject to change as needed.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

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 16th, 2026

Per usual, everything is subject to change as needed.