Past Art Challenges

Past RenderMan^® Art Challenges

A history of unique themes and brilliant artists!

Closed

08/26/2024 - 11/26/2024

SciTech

In RenderMan’s “SciTech” Art Challenge, you'll get to work with a series of production quality assets, inspired by the IEEE’s commitment to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

Closed

08/09/2023 - 11/07/2023

Lost Things

In the “Lost Things“ Art Challenge you'll get to work with a set of production quality Pixar assets.

Closed

08/11/2022 - 11/15/2022

NASA Exploration

In “NASA Exploration“ Art Challenge you'll get to work scientifically accurate NASA 3D models.

Closed

08/04/2021 - 11/04/2021

The Iconoclasts

In “The Iconoclasts“ Art Challenge you'll get to work with two industry icons, Substance MAT and the RenderMan Walking Teapot.

Closed

09/03/2020 - 11/30/2020

Magic Shop

In this “Magic Shop” Art Challenge, you'll work with a whimsical Pixar scene, SpeedTree assets, and a rigged Maya character.

Closed

04/03/2020 - 06/23/2020

Shipshape

In this “Shipshape” Art Challenge, you'll work with a wonderful scene from Pixar's Undergraduate Program and SpeedTree.

Closed

08/15/2019 - 11/13/2019

Woodville

In this “Woodville” Art Challenge, you’ll get to work with a fantastic scene from Pixar's Undergraduate Program and SpeedTree.

Closed

02/20/2019 - 05/22/2019

Rustic Cabin

In this “Rustic Cabin” Art Challenge, you’ll get to work with a fantastic scene from Pixar's Undergraduate Program, or PUPs for short.

Closed

9/27/2018 - 1/11/2019

Timeless

In this “Timeless” art challenge, you’ll get to work with a custom scene courtesy of Kitbash3d and Speedtree.

Closed

9/15/2017 - 11/30/2017

Rolling Teapot

In this “Rolling Teapot” art challenge, you’ll get to work with a fantastic scene developed by Brice Laville and designed by Tom Robinson.

Closed

02/24/2017 - 05/31/2017

Everything and the Kitchen Sink

In this “Kitchen Sink” Art Challenge, you’ll get to work with a fantastic scene from Pixar's Undergraduate Program, or PUPs for short.

"The Art Challenges offer a unique opportunity for creativity and learning."

-Leif Pedersen, Art Challenge Mentor and Judge

Past RenderMan® Art Challenges

Past RenderMan^® Art Challenges