We want to change a concept artist’s life.

There is insane raw talent out there lacking the financial resources to make a massive career move. So, we are leveling the playing field. Welcome to the Paris Reborn challenge.

This isn't just an art contest; it’s a worldbuilding sandbox. The artist with the best vision won't just get a viral post—they will win a fully paid, 2-year ride to study on-site at ConceptCore Academy in Paris, alongside a massive hardware upgrade from our official sponsor, Huion.

Here is everything you need to know to enter.

art by @jonathan bertaud

The Lore: Welcome to "Paris Reborn"

Imagine a timeline where history, nature, and advanced technology collided. The result is a city where classical Parisian aesthetics meet futuristic sci-fi, zero-emissions solarpunk, or forgotten dark fantasy magic.

Maybe the Eiffel Tower is a massive vertical botanical garden. Maybe Notre-Dame is powered by glowing arcane energy. This is your sandbox. Redesign Paris.

Your Mission: The "Pick 3" Rule

We don't need you to design everything. We want to see your focus and editing skills. You must design exactly THREE (3) of the following categories that all exist within your reimagined version of Paris:

• An Environment: Reimagine a famous landmark or street corner.

• A Character (Hero): Someone who thrives in this city. Show us their outfit and gear.

• A Vehicle: How do people navigate your Paris?

• A Creature: The mutated, magical, or mechanical wildlife of the city.

• A Narrative Keyframe: A cinematic snapshot of a story unfolding in your world.

• A Prop: A specific, highly detailed object used in this world.

Note: All three designs must visually belong to the same universe. 3D and 2D pipelines are highly encouraged, but Generative AI is strictly banned.

🏆 The Prize Pool

Thanks to our incredible partners at Huion, the stakes have never been higher.

• 🥇 1st Place (Grand Prize): A Full 2-Year Scholarship for On-Site Training at ConceptCore Academy in Paris (a €30,000 value).

• 🥈 2nd Place: One Free Premium Masterclass, plus, a brand new Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) pen display shipped directly to your door!

• 🥉 3rd Place: One Free Premium Masterclass of your choice from the ConceptCore website.

⚖️ The Legendary Jury

On April 19th, our internal team will filter all entries down to the Top 10. These finalists will be sent to our panel of industry legends to determine the ultimate winner. A massive thank you to Jad Saber, Edouard Caplain, Sheng Lam, Even Mehl Amundsen, Mike Azevedo, Lea Pinto, Tahir Tanis, Etienne Hebinger, Alberto Petronio, and Ricardo Padierne for stepping up to judge the next generation.

📤 How to Enter

It is 100% free to participate.

1. Read the full rules and judging rubric on our [Get the Brief here!].

2. Finalize your 3 concept sheets.

3. Upload them to the official ConceptCore Submission Portal before April 19th, 2026.

We can't wait to see your universe. Good luck, and let's see what you can build!