BotCon ’26 · Chicago · July 10–12
Art Contest
Show off your talent — compete in the official BotCon ’26 Art Contest.
Each contest is limited to two entries per person and you must be present to enter. You must be a registered attendee (Premium+, Premium, or Weekend) to participate.
Schedule
Important Dates & Times
Set Up Time
Friday, July 10th · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Judging Period
Friday through Saturday at noon
Winners Announced
At Awards Night
Removal Time
Entries must remain on display until 1:00 PM on Sunday
Competition
Contest Categories
3D Custom Figure / Display
  • Space limited to 20″ × 24″
  • Must be original work of the entrant
  • Two entries maximum per person
  • Only one entry can win per category
Prizes
🥇 1st — $50 AgaBucks + Prize Table Figure
🥈 2nd — Prize Table Figure
2D Art — Computer Generated
  • Size between 8″ × 10″ and 20″ × 24″
  • Must be mounted on foam board or cardboard
  • Two entries maximum per person
  • Only one entry can win per category
Prizes
🥇 1st — $50 AgaBucks + Prize Table Figure
🥈 2nd — Prize Table Figure
2D Art — Hand Drawn
  • Size between 8″ × 10″ and 20″ × 24″
  • Must be mounted on foam board or cardboard
  • Includes drawings, paintings, and sketches
  • Two entries maximum per person
  • Only one entry can win per category
Prizes
🥇 1st — $50 AgaBucks + Prize Table Figure
🥈 2nd — Prize Table Figure
Photography
  • Size between 8″ × 10″ and 20″ × 24″
  • Must be mounted on foam board or cardboard
  • Digital or film photography accepted
  • Two entries maximum per person
  • Only one entry can win per category
Prizes
🥇 1st — $50 AgaBucks + Prize Table Figure
🥈 2nd — Prize Table Figure
Please Note
Additional Information
  • Winners will be awarded AgaBucks that can be spent with any dealer at the show.
  • All entries will be judged by a jury of professional artists and convention guests.
  • Please do not bring entries that have won in past convention contests.
  • BotCon reserves the right to remove any displays deemed unsuitable for our audience or previously entered in past contests.
  • *AgaBucks have no cash value and must be redeemed by close of the show on Sunday.
Ready to enter? Submit your entry questionnaire below — you are encouraged to register prior to BotCon. Late submissions accepted pending available space.
Submit Entry Form →