# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nexus Ultima Painting Contest!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Nexus Ultima Painting Contest – Glory for the Hobbyists ?
Warhammer 40,000 | Nexus Ultima One-Day Campaign Exclusive
The war for Nexus Ultima isn’t just fought on the tabletop—it’s forged in paint, plastic, and pure creativity.
To better celebrate the hobby heroes of our community (and not just the battlefield commanders), we’re proud to announce a multi-category painting contest running alongside our Warhammer 40,000: Nexus Ultima One-Day Campaign!
This contest is open to:
Nexus Ultima event players, and


Non-players who register specifically to participate in the painting contest


Whether you’re entering a single centerpiece model or showing off your entire force, you can submit to one category—or all of them (with one special exception noted below).

? Painting Contest Categories
Best Painted Army (Event Players Only)
Single entrant with a fully painted army


Must be at least Battle Ready Standard


Army must match a 1000pt list submitted for the event


Best Painted Hero
Single Hero model


Must be on an 80mm base or smaller


Painted to Battle Ready Standard or better


Best Painted Monster & Machine
Single Monster or Vehicle


Painted and based to Battle Ready Standard


Basing required for vehicles only if the model includes a base


Best Painted Battleline
One fully painted and based Battleline unit


Must meet Battle Ready Standard


Best Painted Support Unit
One non-Character, non-Battleline unit


Must include 2 or more models


Fully painted and based to Battle Ready Standard


Best Painted Conversion
Any single model or unit featuring conversions


Conversions may include kitbashing, 3D printed parts, or both


Must be painted and based to Battle Ready Standard



? Important Rules & Details
All entries must be official Warhammer 40,000 models


All models must be thematically appropriate to the Nexus Ultima campaign


No entry fee – no purchase required


Participants may enter multiple categories


? Submission Deadline:
 Thursday, February 19th at 10:00 PM
? Judging Period:
 Friday–Sunday, February 20th–22nd

Whether you’re a meticulous painter, a conversion mastermind, or someone finally ready to show off that passion project, this is your moment to let your models tell their story in the Nexus Ultima campaign.
Paint boldly. Convert wildly. Glory awaits. ??
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ypsilanti/nexus-ultima-painting-contest/200029657843455
- **Event Categories**: contests, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ypsilanti
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2092 Whittaker rd, Ypsilanti, MI, United States, Michigan 48197
- **lat**: 42.21102
- **long**: -83.62059
- **full address**: 2092 Whittaker rd, Ypsilanti, MI, United States, Michigan 48197

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Nexus Ultima Painting Contest!
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/524abb69562e1ad18c47c874a735e57e2f4d93536eb47ad0a8eb8a084bad2873-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc010101-gmir?v=1771765283

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Nexus Ultima Painting Contest! being held?
  - **A:** Nexus Ultima Painting Contest! takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 2092 Whittaker rd, Ypsilanti, MI, United States, Michigan 48197.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Nexus Ultima Painting Contest!?
  - **A:** Nexus Ultima Painting Contest! is organized by Golden Rhino Games.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Nexus Ultima Painting Contest! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ypsilanti, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Nexus Ultima Painting Contest! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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