THE AMAZING ART EXPO AT ARLINGTON, VA
Welcome to the Free Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Expo at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport for 3 days filled with all things Anime, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, Disney, Marvel, DC, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Pop & Cosplay. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fandom. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast. Don't miss out on this exciting event & it's FREE!
FREE Admission!
FREE 9"x12" Prints by Tagging someone on Instagram at amazingartexpo or SHARING this event on your Facebook Timeline. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram & Facebook page. CLICK HERE for Facebook Event to Share.
FREE $15 Gift Certificate/Credit by registering for your tickets (applies to both free & VIP ticket registration).
OPTIONAL VIP TICKET FOR $15 Gets you:
~ Complimentary 12"x16" Premium VIP Print of your choice (Valued at $40)
~ 1 Hour Early Access (All 3 Days)
~ Skip the Lines and Meet the Voice Actors First!
- Children may accompany a parent without needing a VIP ticket.
3 Days Only! June 6-8, 2025: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport: 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
See discount parking & transportation info in the FAQ section below!
Meet Nationally Renowned Artist NASTIYA G: An amazing self-taught watercolor and oil artist. Born in Ukraine, she obtained her bachelor's degree in interior design before relocating to the United States when she was 21. Nastiya's parents, who are also artists, sparked her interest in painting when she was a child, and she has been exploring various painting techniques since the age of 10. Nastiya G's paintings have been exhibited in galleries and art shows nationally and internationally and has brought both a wonderfully fun parody along with serious perspective of Anime, Harry Potter, villains and much more to the art community. She has also worked on a number of public art installations in various locations throughout the United States. Nastiya will be autographing her work and adding paint embellishments to canvases all times and each day of the event.
FEATURING THE ART OF:
- ANIME
- ALICE IN WONDERLAND
- DISNEY
- STAR WARS
- MARVEL
- DC COMICS
- HARRY POTTER
- LORD OF THE RINGS
- GAME
- PARODY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):
HOW DO I GET MY FREE 9"x12" PRINT? SHARE this event on any of your social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.) by June 7th. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram at Amazingartexpo & Facebook page. Limit one free print per individual who shared on their own/separate social media & per individual who follows Amazing Art Expo's Facebook or Instagram page. When you check in at the event, use your phone to show proof you shared the event in order to get your free print. CLICK HERE to share the event on Facebook.
HOW DO I GET MY FREE $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE/CREDIT? Simply register for either your free or VIP tickets and your emailed tickets act as a $15 gift certificate/credit upon checking out at the cash register. Any information you provide in the registration is private and will not be shared or sold. We will only email you the next time we visit your city to give you the details and dates. Limit one $15 gift certificate per email registration. When you check out at the register, use your phone to show us your tickets and you will be given a $15 credit which applies to all items for sale (including discounted items) with the exception of VIP tickets, stickers, Funko Pops and any products or services offered by voice actors. Please remember to show the cashier your tickets to redeem your $15 BEFORE paying for your merchandise as we may not remember to ask. Gift certificates may not be combined for redemption. Children under 18 do not qualify for the $15 gift certificate. Please have your phone and tickets ready to show at the front to keep the line moving quickly. If you forget to redeem your $15 credit and you already made your purchase, you may choose another item to apply the $15 to as no refunds will be given.
DO I HAVE TO REGISTER AND GET A TICKET TO ATTEND? No. You can simply show up as admission is 100% free but you won't get a $15 gift certificate unless you register.
WHERE DO I PARK? $7/hr at PMI Parking Garage at 2616 Crystal Dr. which is a short 4 minute walk to the Hyatt. FYI: Download the "ParkWhiz" app and you'll only pay $2.50 per hour. The Hyatt Valet parking is $18 for 2 hours. You likely will be at the event no more than 2 hours.
WHAT'S THE CLOSEST RAILWAY STATION? Crystal City Metro Station at 1750 S Bell St is a 19 minute walk to the venue.
IS THERE A FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLE? Yes, the Hyatt has a shuttle which departs the hotel every 20 minutes. Follow signs for Hotel Shuttle Pickup and they will get you there.
More transportation details on the Hyatt Regency Crystal City website.
WHY ARE THERE MULTIPLE EVENTS DISPLAYING A SIMILAR EVENT WITH THE SAME DATES AND LOCATION? These are all the same event! We are limited in the amount of characters we can type in an event title. Since our event encompasses: Anime, Game, Horror, Marvel, DC, Disney, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings, this is simply too long to put into an event title. To make it easier and in order to reach fans of each theme, we have created separate events for these themes but keep in mind, it is all the same event.
HOW DO I KNOW THIS IS A LEGITIMATE EVENT? We encourage you to Google us at "amazing art expo" where you will see many updates, reviews, etc. We have over 45,000 followers on Facebook, 18,000 on Instagram and have been in business since 2016. We have hosted over 100 events during that time.
WHAT WILL THE ARTIST DO? The featured artists will be signing and adding original hand embellishments/highlights to all of their purchased canvasses turning them into one-of-a-kind originals at no charge. This adds $200 value to your canvas!
IS THIS EVENT COMPLETELY FREE? Yes, everyone is free to attend and no purchase is necessary. Autographs and paint embellishments by the artist are free.
ARE KIDS ALLOWED? This event is 100% Kid & Stroller Friendly!
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS OR ARTISTS FOR THIS EVENT? We are not accepting any vendors for this event. If you are an artist interested in working with us at future events, you may submit examples of your work to john@amazingartexpo.com.
IS THERE ANY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (A.I.) ART AT THIS EVENT? Absolutely NOT! All our art sold on our website and featured at our show was created by human hands and all made in the USA. We do not believe A.I. art is actually art and we stay firm with that decision.
IS PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED? You are welcome to photograph cosplayers, voice actors and the overall event and encouraged to share it with friends. However, Due to encounters of theft, attempts in converting the art via A.I. and/or unauthorized reproduction (bootlegging) of the artwork, our artists request no closeup photography of the art itself please. Out of respect for the artists, this rule is strictly enforced. All Amazing staff members would be happy to take a photo of the art for you in a manner where it cannot be reproduced so easily - just ask.
DO I HAVE TO COSPLAY TO ATTEND THE EVENT? No. Cosplaying is completely voluntary.
WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE COSPLAY CONTEST?
Cosplay Contests will take place approximately 3-4 pm Saturday and Sunday. All Monsters, princesses, princes, superheroes, Jedi, wizards, witches and even muggles of all ages are encouraged to attend and will be introduced to the audience as their character name. Cosplayers who meet the following criteria listed below will qualify for the Cosplay Contest.
1st PLACE PRIZE: Receives a $100 Gift Certificate for the Amazing Art Expo.
2nd PLACE PRIZE: Receives a $75 Gift Certificate for the Amazing Art Expo.
3rd PLACE PRIZE: Receives a $50 Gift Certificate.
All qualified cosplayers participating in the contest will receive a complimentary premium 12"x16" VIP print of their choice valued at $40.
PROFESSIONAL COSPLAYERS (INFLUENCERS) may qualify to receive a free display table to promote their brand(s) in exchange for coming to and promoting the event. Please email john@amazingartexpo.com for details.
1.) JUST SHOW UP: at least 1 hour before the scheduled contest! Upon arrival, say "hi" to our Amazing staff by the cash register and you're good! We will make an announcement 30 minutes before the contest to record names of all cosplayers and instructions as to how it will be run.
2.) AGE LIMITATIONS: All ages are applicable to win.
3.) COSTUMES must be creative. Simply wearing a hat, shirt, sweatshirt, etc. does not qualify for the competition and this rule applies to children too. Just because your kids are cute, wearing Spiderman Pajamas or a Tshirt will not qualify them to enter. All costumes are accepted but to win, costumes must be at least 40% handmade or more (makeup does count as handmade), but all costumes are encouraged to participate. Costumes should be tasteful and not be deemed offensive. The barest minimum of body coverage would be that of a bikini.
4.) WEAPONS: All operational shooting weapons and/or sharp objects are absolutely forbidden. Non-firing toy weapons are allowed. Act responsibly and use caution when carrying, yielding, displaying large props. Any simulation of props, such as light saber battles, may be allowed if granted permission beforehand by an Amazing Art Expo crew member and if conducted in an open area free of bystanders.
5.) PHOTOS: Cosplayers should volunteer to pose for photos with guests at no charge. Please do so in an open area so you are not blocking aisles or product displays. You are welcome to ask any Amazing Art Expo employee suggestions for such areas.
6.) REQUIRED TIME TO BE PRESENT: Cosplayers must be present and interactive with guests at the event for a minimum of 60 minutes total to qualify to win.
7.) Contestants may participate all three days but are not eligible to win more than once with the same costume.
If you have any questions regarding our guidelines, please email nicole@amazingartexpo.com. See you there!
