FIGEXPO
Quebec's annual weekend for all miniature painters!
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What is the Figexpo?
The figexpo is a miniature showcase event that promotes the miniature painter community. It is an open exposition that every painter of all levels can participate in and display their achievements.
How does it work?
Every participant create a small exposition of their own pieces, there is no limit or rules about the models, it can be from any company, any size and any number. Just be reasonable, we don't have unlimited space! If you are not sure about the size of your exposition, please contact us and we will help you out. You have to choose in what category you want to expose. Two options here, Velvet gloves for beginner/intermediate and Iron Hands for intermediate/expert. Once your exposition is set up, you are free to discuss with other participants, judges, attend seminars, participate in painting events, etc. During the afternoon, judges will pass by and rate your exposition according to pre-established standards and you will be awarded a bronze, silver or gold medal.
Why an open exposition?
Because we want to promote the community. The podium style competition has some positives interest but in the figexpo we want to bring all levels of painters to be part of the event. In an open exposition you only compete against yourself and that's the main difference. The presence of big names in the modeling and painting community doesn't affect your results because you will be judged according to standards and not the quality of the other models in the show. So the challenge here is if you win a silver medal this year, try to improve yourself by talking with judges, friends, other participants and go for the gold the next year! It is totally up to you! So with this mentality whatever your level of painting, beginner or expert, there are no reason not to participate, just enjoy the weekend talking, learning and sharing your hobby with other people with the same interests and passion!
2026 edition
May 1st, 2nd and 3rd
1750 Av. Gilles-Villeneuve, Trois-Rivières, QC G8Z 0A4, Canada
Here is all the information about the upcoming edition of the Figexpo. To have access to all those activities, you will need to buy a Figexpo badge or to participate in an event of "Le Grand Clash".
Miniature showcase
This activity is free with the badge and is main event of the Figexpo. Just bring your masterpieces, create a display on our showcase table and you are good to go!
Speed painting
Those activities have a fee of 10$. Everything will be provided, paints, brushes, and models. You have one hour to paint the pre-selected model to the highest quality possible. May the fastest painter win!
Painting classes
There is a fee associated with those classes that varies from one another. All the information about the price and what to bring are in the classes description.
Master's challenge
This is a new event this year which is free. All of you Masters who are looking for a bit of motivation to perform and compete, this is for you. Within all of the entries a special guest judge will select his top 3 who will receive a bronze, silver and gold award. The model will not be part of your showcase, it is a separate model which is entered for this event only.
Themed discussions
Those discussions are free with your badge. On Saturday, different speakers will talk about different subjects, answer questions you might have and share with you all the tips and tricks they can to improve your painting.
Special Guest(s)
This year we are happy to have a special guest coming all the way from Minnesota! Sam Lenz is here to share and teach!
We'll let you know if anyone else
2026 Classes
