RenderMan® Art Challenges
Anyone can join the fun!
A unique and exciting opportunity for creatives around the world to showcase their talents using Pixar’s RenderMan software ... for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Create Something Special
The RenderMan Art Challenges provide an exceptional opportunity to develop new skills and create amazing portfolio pieces with the help of Pixar artists.
Our Big Community Event!
Announced every year during the Art & Science Fair at Siggraph, the Art Challenge is RenderMan's biggest community event of the year, offering artists all over the world the opportunity to create an amazing image and compete for tens of thousands in prizes.
Artwork by Vishwesh Taskar. Walking Teapot by Dylan Sisson. MAT by Damien Levaufre © Disney/Pixar - RenderMan "The Iconoclasts" Art Challenge
Amazing Sponsors and Prizes!
The Art Challenges are sponsored with tens of thousands in prizes, by industry leaders in feature animation and visual effects.
Fun Themes and Quality Assets
Challengers start with Pixar-quality 3D models and explore unique themes in every competition.
Artwork by Khachik Astvatsatryan. Model by Taylor Schulze and Alyssa Minko © Disney / Pixar - RenderMan "Rustic Cabin" Art Challenge
Creative Collaborations
We've collaborated with ILM, Adobe, the IEEE, and even NASA! Providing great creative opportunities to explore new themes with each challenge.
New Year, New Opportunity
Every year during Siggraph we announce a new Art Challenge, so stay tuned for the next one!
Cloud Rendering
Thanks to the power of AMD, AWS, and Ranch Computing, artists can use cloud rendering to render their masterpiece.
Free Cloud Rendering
Every art challenger has the ability to use cloud rendering for their entry, breaking down creative barriers caused by hardware limitations.
Super Power Your Render!
By using the same computing power that Pixar artists use, artists can even render a winning entry from a moving train ... true story!
Artwork by Jamal Ulbricht. Walking Teapot by Dylan Sisson. Models provided by NASA and Poly Haven
© Disney/Pixar - RenderMan "NASA Exploration" Art Challenge
"Unlike any challenge before!"
-Vishwesh Taskar - Winner of "The Iconoclasts" RenderMan Art Challenge.
Hands-On Guidance
The Art Challenges provide an excellent way to try RenderMan while being guided by industry experts.
Work-in-Progress Threads
By starting an art challenge thread, you upload work in progress and get professional feedback.
Video Feedback
Not only is feedback given on Discord, we also hold Zoom sessions to make sure we can visually chat about your progress, goals, or blockers.
Artwork by Margot Brun. Walking Teapot by Dylan Sisson. Assets by Joshua Mills and Eugene Riecansky © Disney/Pixar - RenderMan "SciTech" Art Challenge
"What I particularly loved about the art challenge was the kindness that came from it. It was very instructive."
-Margot Brun - Winner of "SciTech" RenderMan Art Challenge.
Monsters University © Disney/Pixar
