Gen Con Mini Painting

Gen Con Indy Miniatures Painting Competition Entry Deadline: Fri 9 pm
Entry Pick Up: 5 pm - 7 pm Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm Sunday

Gen Con is giving away over $1000 in cash, trophies and prizes! Even if you don't enter, be sure to catch all the entries in our display cases - nothing beats seeing these masterpieces in person!

Manufacturer Awards - Awards given by a specific manufacturer for entries from their product lines.

Full information packet (updated 3/16/2012)

See the gallery of winners

Free Paint & Take
Hours: Thu. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Last call for seating is 30 minutes prior to close.

Try your hand at painting miniatures! We have everything you need, including basic instruction, to help you release your inner artist. We make it easy! Maybe you've always wanted to try a certain color, or manufacturer's paint line? Sign up for a seat! The hardest part is choosing your miniature from the dozens of manufacturers who contribute to this popular annual event! Use your masterpiece in your next RPG or show it off to your friends and tell them - I did it at the Paint & Take!

Speed Paint Arena
Speed Paint Arena, various times.

Reaper, Dark Sword, Privateer Press, Crocodile Games and Wyrd Miniatures will be hosting Speed Painting rounds all week long, and some of them will have Championships on Sunday! Check event listings or onsite for times and info. You'll have 45 minutes to paint, and you keep your miniature! Compete for fun and prizes! Seats for Generic Tickets are available each round.

Aces: Charity Speed Paint & Auction
Speed Paint Arena, Friday 6:30 pm, Charity Auction Saturday about 7 pm.

The pressure is on as top mini painters compete to be the "Ace of Aces" by painting a miniature in one hour. All proceeds from the auction go to the Gen Con Charity. Come cheer, or jeer, your favorite mini painters! Then bid at the Gen Con Auction for this one of a kind item. Minis will be auctioned as one lot with display base and certificate!

MHE Hobby Classes

Want tips from the experts? We have over 100 Miniatures Hobby Classes with instructors from around the world. Topics include terrain, beginner and advanced painting techniques, sculpting, conversions, army painting, basing and much much more! Classes for both beginners and experienced hobbyists. Read the Class Descriptions for information on whether it is a Hands-on class or a Demo/Q&A class. Many have handouts, minis provided, and products to take with you!

Demonstration Tables
Check the Demo Table for times and artist.

Watch as industry and hobby experts and pros create magic right in front of you! Here's where you can chat, ask questions, and learn a few tips by watching as they work on current projects. Terrain, sculpting, paintingÑsomething for everyone!

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