Meet Mat 3 Challenge - Deadline Extended!

Meet Mat 3 Challenge - Deadline Extended!

So, we heard you've been having a blast, chilling out over the holiday break. But, uh-oh, turns out the Meet Mat 3 challenge is closing in a few days, and you're almost outta time. No worries, though! We're feeling generous.


So, we heard you've been having a blast, chilling out over the holiday break. But, uh-oh, turns out the Meet Mat 3 challenge is closing in a few days, and you're almost outta time. No worries, though! We're feeling generous as we kick off the new year, so we're giving you an extra two weeks to get your entry in.

New Key Dates:

  • Entries Close: January 19, 2024
  • Finalists Announced: February 2, 2024
  • Winners Revealed: February 16, 2024

Shoutout to those night owls who burned the midnight oil to hit the deadline! With this bonus time, you can throw in those bells and whistles you thought you couldn't manage. Make it awesome!

Wait, there's more! We've whipped up a bonus training video for Substance 3D Painter just for you.


What's Meet Mat 3 All About?

Meet Mat 3 invites you to showcase your creativity and talent using Substance 3D Painter to texture MAT. The best part? The design brief is wide open, allowing you the freedom to explore any theme and style imaginable. It's your chance to let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique.

Why Participate?

  • For Emerging Artists: This contest is exclusively designed for digital artists in the early stages of their careers. It's the perfect opportunity to gain exposure, connect with industry experts, and kickstart your creative journey.
  • Exciting Prizes: The prize pool is massive, featuring top-tier rewards such as a Dell Workstation, Lenovo Laptop, Asus Zenbook Pro, NVIDIA GeForce RTX, Wacom Cintiq Displays and Tablets, Adobe Creative Cloud Subscriptions, incredible 3D prints, and more. Early entries have a higher chance of winning exciting surprises!
  • Training & Support: Engage in Mat Masterclasses, and live Q&A sessions, and receive valuable feedback from our judges. It's not just a contest; it's a learning opportunity to enhance your skills using Adobe Substance 3D tools.

How to Enter:

  1. Download the Essentials: Get Substance 3D Painter here and the MAT scene file from our Dropbox Folder.
  2. Submit Your Entry: Click the "Submit Entry" button on the official Meet Mat 3 contest page and start bringing MAT to life using Substance 3D Painter.
  3. Share Your Progress: Regularly update your entry page to showcase the different stages of your creative process. It's not just about the final result; we want to see your artistic journey.
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Adobe Substance 3D introduced our little mascot with the first Meet MAT contest back in 2017, he has become kind of a big deal. With hundreds of paint jobs, a dedicated book, collectible figurines and various 3D printed versions, MAT has been busy! And today, MAT is back. He changed a bit. He grew.…

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Please submit your entry today and join us in the vibrant world of digital art. Let's make Meet Mat 3 an unforgettable experience together!

For more information, read the contest rules.