VIVERSE x Open Brush Art Jam
VIVERSE and Open Brush welcome you to get creative for the opportunity to win big cash prizes. Bring your artistic vision to life in Open Brush, publish it on VIVERSE for the world to see, and spread the word to your friends!
What makes you feel at home?
The theme of this competition is "What makes you feel at home". We encourage participants to design their projects to convey this theme in a way that is true to them, their lives, and their experiences. For inspiration on what you can create with Open Brush and VIVERSE, check out our community-built worlds here.
Prizes & Awards
First Prize
$2,500
One (1) winning entry globally
Second Prize
$1,500
One (1) winning entry globally
Third Prize
$1,000
One (1) winning entry globally
Most viewed*
$2,500
The submission with the most views on VIVERSE
*Prize awarded to the World with the most views on VIVERSE.com from date published to the end of the judging period, 04/17/2026.
Disclaimer: Cash prizes are per winning submission. Globally, there will be one (1) first, second, and third-prize winner selected at the discretion of a judging panel based on the Judging Criteria, and one (1) additional winner based on total number of project views. First, second, and third-prize winners are also eligible to win the prize based on project views. HTC reserves the sole discretion to disqualify entries that do not adhere to the Terms and Conditions.
How to Join the Art Jam
1. Create in Open Brush (In VR)
2. Publish to VIVERSE (In VR)
3. Test and Finish Publishing (In VR)
4. Complete Your Submission (On Your Computer)
Timeline
Dates & Resources
Essential information and support to guide your journey through the competition
March 2nd, 2026 at 7:00am Pacific Time (PT)
Submissions open
April 3rd, 2026, 11:59pm Pacific Time (PT)
Submissions Close
April 4th- 17th, 2026, 11:59pm Pacific Time (PT)
Judging
On or after April 20th, 2026
Winners Announced
Dates and times are subject to change per HTC's discretion. Teams will receive notice if such changes occur. Resources provided are either owned by VIVERSE or licensed and should not be reproduced for use beyond the Contest.
Join the Competition!
Enter Now!Inspiration
Check out some of our community worlds created with Open Brush for inspiration:
Frequently Asked Questions
Judging Criteria
The theme of this competition is "What makes you feel at home". We encourage participants to design their projects to convey this theme in a way that is true to them, their lives, and their experiences. Entries will be judged out of a total of 20 points based on the following criteria:
(Out of 5 points)
Concept
Your creation will be evaluated on its relevance to the theme ("What makes you feel at home?") and unique approach to immersive illustrations. The judging team will factor in your unique artistic style, taste, and approach to this immersive medium.
(Out of 10 points)
Craft
Your creation will be evaluated on its attention to detail and careful construction. Top points will be awarded for projects that are aesthetically pleasing and evoke strong emotions, including joy, wonder, sadness, fear, or love, in the viewer through their carefully executed designs.
(Out of 5 points)
Optimization
Your creation will be evaluated on its performance in the web browser across multiple devices (Mobile, Desktop, and VR). Top points will be awarded for creators whose projects are accessible on high-end mobile, desktop, and VR devices made in 2022 or later, such as Google Pixels, MacBook Pros, or VIVE Focus Visions.
Support
Visit our VIVERSE documentation page for additional resources on building in VIVERSE. Visit the Open Brush documentation site for guidance on Open Brush.
Join the VIVERSE Discord server for real-time answers to questions and live updates on platform features.
See competition Terms and Conditions for more information.
