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Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans!

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Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-13 19:02:44


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Is this good? This is my first time drawing pixel art


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i'm gonna do fnaf pixel art:D

Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-14 12:44:38


I dont wanna give away much, but i think im gonna make something that's a bit sad, but will be uplifting!

Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-14 15:48:44


We just need to do some Pico's stuff!


Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-14 19:13:00


Can't wait for Pixel Day to arrive. I've finished my piece^^


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Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-15 07:03:28


Quick question: is 3D pixel art allowed, Like a GIF, or should i wait for Low Poly Day?

Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-15 13:15:29


At 1/15/26 07:03 AM, Diotoons wrote:Quick question: is 3D pixel art allowed, Like a GIF, or should i wait for Low Poly Day?

Yes, you need.

Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-15 14:06:51


At 1/15/26 07:03 AM, Diotoons wrote:Quick question: is 3D pixel art allowed, Like a GIF, or should i wait for Low Poly Day?


How it's judged may vary based on the individual piece and how "pixel art" it feels, where 3D might be ok on Pixel Day but may be best for Low Poly Day.


Working on Nightmare Cops!

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Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-15 14:24:34


At 1/1/26 07:55 AM, TomFulp wrote:📆 Pixel Day

Our 11th annual Pixel Day is January 23rd!

Participate by making original pixel art, animation, games or chiptunes. Publish your entry on January 23rd and include the "pixelday2026" tag.

If your work is making its world premier on Pixel Day, you are eligible for our prize competition! Include a second tag, "pixelday2026-compo" to confirm it is a world premier piece and is competing for a prize. If you are sharing something you've already posted elsewhere, stick with just the pixelday2026 tag.

If you’re a pixel artist who has never shared your work on NG, we’d love to see you join in! You can enter multiple categories or submit multiple entries. You can also team up with friends to make stuff.

Fan art is fine, if the art is your own original pixel work and not sprites ripped from games.

If you’re making a movie or game, try partnering with someone making chiptunes on NG! We can’t host content with unlicensed commercial music, so avoid using songs you don’t have permission to use. Here are some music resources.

Best Pixel Art
1st - $325
2nd - $190
3rd - $82

Best Pixel Animation
1st - $325
2nd - $190
3rd - $82

Best Pixel Game
1st - $425
2nd - $290
3rd - $90

Best Chiptune Music
1st - $325
2nd - $190
3rd - $82

Thank you to our Pixel Day Sponsors!

@MalFromed - $1000
@gatekid3 - $400
@DrSevenSeizeMD - $100.67 🦝
@Aalasteir - $100
@Zocchini - $100
@thatsSOremalicious - $100
Tankmen 2 Reanimated Collab Team - $100
@dahliaxblack - $69.69
@FutureCopLGF - $50
@53xy83457 - $50
@GreatSageZero - $40
@Arsonist - $30
@olskoo - $30
@EmsDeLaRoZ - $25
NG - $400

Prizes will grow with support from the community. If you’re down to sponsor, use the donation option on the Supporter page and PM me a heads up you donated towards Pixel Day. You can also specify a category (art, animation, game, music) if you like!

📆 Flash Forward Jam

Our sixth annual Flash Forward event will be officially announced in early February but you can start making a Flash game or interactive movie right now if you plan to participate! Read last year’s Flash Forward launch post for an idea of how this event works.

Prizes are TBD but you can use the donation option to donate towards the prize pool at any time. PM me a heads up if you donate towards Flash Forward. It would be great to kick this off with a big prize pool.

📆 Pico Day

Like last year, Pico Day will be a lowkey (no prizes) event on April 30th, where everyone is welcome to share NG fan art to celebrate Newgrounds!

📆 Low-Poly Day

Our second annual Low Poly Day will be Saturday, June 6th! Read last year’s Low Poly Day launch post to get an idea of how this event works.

📆 Halloween Spooktacular

As usual, October will be our Halloween Spooktacular.

Game & Animation Jams

If you’re relatively well-known on NG and you’d like to host a game or animation jam this year, let me know! These jams tend to do best when they are hosted by prominent people in the community, for example if you’ve made popular games or popular movies.

Monthly Prizes

We’re always looking for sponsors to expand our monthly prizes! If you can give at least $100 per month, you can get a special thank you and promo link in the monthly awards post.

@matt-likes-swords just came aboard to add a sixth prize tier for movies. Play Matt’s games on Steam!

📜 2025 Year-End Recap

If you missed it, please read the 2025 Year-End Recap!

There are many more 2026 events on the calendar!

This year's Pixel Day banner is by @gatekid3!


May i can be included this year????

Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-15 15:35:02



your mom

Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-15 18:27:40


I'm lowki locked in, i love this website makes me so happy :DDDDDDDDDDDDD



pineapple pizza aint that bad ngl

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Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-16 16:37:27


Might make the Jp Tube intro based on this on pixel

Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-17 06:45:17


At 1/1/26 07:55 AM, TomFulp wrote:📆 Pixel Day

Our 11th annual Pixel Day is January 23rd!

Participate by making original pixel art, animation, games or chiptunes. Publish your entry on January 23rd and include the "pixelday2026" tag.

If your work is making its world premier on Pixel Day, you are eligible for our prize competition! Include a second tag, "pixelday2026-compo" to confirm it is a world premier piece and is competing for a prize. If you are sharing something you've already posted elsewhere, stick with just the pixelday2026 tag.

If you’re a pixel artist who has never shared your work on NG, we’d love to see you join in! You can enter multiple categories or submit multiple entries. You can also team up with friends to make stuff.

Fan art is fine, if the art is your own original pixel work and not sprites ripped from games.

If you’re making a movie or game, try partnering with someone making chiptunes on NG! We can’t host content with unlicensed commercial music, so avoid using songs you don’t have permission to use. Here are some music resources.

Best Pixel Art
1st - $325
2nd - $190
3rd - $82

Best Pixel Animation
1st - $325
2nd - $190
3rd - $82

Best Pixel Game
1st - $425
2nd - $290
3rd - $90

Best Chiptune Music
1st - $325
2nd - $190
3rd - $82

Thank you to our Pixel Day Sponsors!

@MalFromed - $1000
@gatekid3 - $400
@DrSevenSeizeMD - $100.67 🦝
@Aalasteir - $100
@Zocchini - $100
@thatsSOremalicious - $100
Tankmen 2 Reanimated Collab Team - $100
@dahliaxblack - $69.69
@FutureCopLGF - $50
@53xy83457 - $50
@GreatSageZero - $40
@Arsonist - $30
@olskoo - $30
@EmsDeLaRoZ - $25
NG - $400

Prizes will grow with support from the community. If you’re down to sponsor, use the donation option on the Supporter page and PM me a heads up you donated towards Pixel Day. You can also specify a category (art, animation, game, music) if you like!

📆 Flash Forward Jam

Our sixth annual Flash Forward event will be officially announced in early February but you can start making a Flash game or interactive movie right now if you plan to participate! Read last year’s Flash Forward launch post for an idea of how this event works.

Prizes are TBD but you can use the donation option to donate towards the prize pool at any time. PM me a heads up if you donate towards Flash Forward. It would be great to kick this off with a big prize pool.

📆 Pico Day

Like last year, Pico Day will be a lowkey (no prizes) event on April 30th, where everyone is welcome to share NG fan art to celebrate Newgrounds!

📆 Low-Poly Day

Our second annual Low Poly Day will be Saturday, June 6th! Read last year’s Low Poly Day launch post to get an idea of how this event works.

📆 Halloween Spooktacular

As usual, October will be our Halloween Spooktacular.

Game & Animation Jams

If you’re relatively well-known on NG and you’d like to host a game or animation jam this year, let me know! These jams tend to do best when they are hosted by prominent people in the community, for example if you’ve made popular games or popular movies.

Monthly Prizes

We’re always looking for sponsors to expand our monthly prizes! If you can give at least $100 per month, you can get a special thank you and promo link in the monthly awards post.

@matt-likes-swords just came aboard to add a sixth prize tier for movies. Play Matt’s games on Steam!

📜 2025 Year-End Recap

If you missed it, please read the 2025 Year-End Recap!

There are many more 2026 events on the calendar!

This year's Pixel Day banner is by @gatekid3!

How do I sigh up

Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-17 11:12:03


My time has come.

Response to Pixel Day and 2026 Event Plans! 2026-01-18 11:30:09


Hey guys! I donated 1 dollar to Newgrounds! That's a lot of money, am I right? <:

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Never done proper pixel art before but I'll try give it a shot unless I pussy out