Everything you need to know before you join the challenge
The challenge is judged by a rotating guest panel, and every single entry gets shown — not just the winners.
What this is
Hey folks! A second round of the Black Chalice competition is upon us! We've decided to let go of themes, so you are completely free to come up with your own ideas and follow inspiration where it strikes. As long as the entry falls into one of the categories, do whatever you like! We've also changed the prizing, which now makes placing and qualifying for the Main Category much, much easier. We've also streamlined the rules to be less restrictive. Entering here is how you get a chance to qualify for the upcoming Black Chalice Main Category, as well as win prizes set for the current round.
How to qualify
1st place
Grimcore / Fleshcore Set + Anti-Death Mineral Spirit + Tutorial Course
2nd place
3 Villainy Inks + Tutorial Course
3rd place
1 Villainy Ink + Tutorial Course
Tier
Best of Show — All Villainy Ink Enamels, Anti-Death Mineral Spirit, Villainy Ink Oils + sponsor prizes (TBA)
Tier
Best Unit/Open Entry — Villainy Ink Complete Collection, Anti-Death Mineral Spirit, Villainy Ink Oils + sponsor prizes (TBA)
Tier
Best Large Entry — All Villainy Ink Enamels, Anti-Death Mineral Spirit, Villainy Ink Oils + sponsor prizes (TBA)
Tier
Best Single Entry — All Villainy Ink Enamels, Anti-Death Mineral Spirit, Villainy Ink Oils + sponsor prizes (TBA)
Tier
Best Diorama Entry — All Villainy Ink Enamels, Anti-Death Mineral Spirit, Villainy Ink Oils + sponsor prizes (TBA)
Tier
Community Champion — Villainy Ink Phase 1/2 set + sponsor prizes (TBA), voted by the community on social media
If you’re not selected
You still get seen
Previous winners
How to start
When you’re ready, open a published piece and hit “Join the Challenge”, or start from the enter page.