Mini Painting Convention Calendar
miniature painting conventions 2026
Every miniature painting and tabletop convention on Costumary, from paint-and-take workshops to juried display competitions. Browse 2026 dates and locations, filter by region, and prep your transport case, competition entries, and shopping list for each show.
Searching miniature painting conventions near me? Filter by region to find tabletop and painting events closest to you. Each convention links to dates, venue, and a packing checklist tailored for mini painters.
What makes prepping for a painting convention different
Painting conventions are about transporting fragile work, competing under specific rules, and shopping for supplies you cannot find online. Your prep is less about costumes and more about cases, lighting, and a vendor hit list.
- Display transport is the highest-stakes part. Use magnetized cases or custom foam trays. A single broken mini at check-in can ruin a competition entry.
- Paint competitions have strict categories and size limits. Read the rules and categories well in advance so your entry qualifies and is judged in the right class.
- Vendor halls at painting cons carry paints, brushes, and tools you cannot find online or at local stores. Make a buy list before you go so you do not impulse-buy duplicates.
- Workshops and paint-and-take sessions fill up fast. Pre-register for the classes you want as soon as they open, especially masterclasses with guest painters.
Plan your miniature painting build
Tools and guides to get ready before con crunch.
Convention packing checklist
A checklist that adapts to your build and the show. Check off items as you pack.
Convention budget calculator
Estimate badge, hotel, travel, food, and artist alley before the weekend sneaks up.
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References, materials, budgets, and build logs built for miniature painting makers.
Convention calendar
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Miniature Painting convention FAQ
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