Welcome to the free art & cosplay expo at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Hotel with 3 days filled of all things Anime, Disney, Alice in Wonderland, Horror, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, and Harry Potter. Meet the voices from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon, Naruto & more. Also featuring a Nationally Recognized Artist and lots of Amazing cosplayers. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast. And it's FREE!
FREE Admission
FREE 9"x12" Print at the door- See FAQ section below for details.
FREE $15 Gift Certificate/Credit! See FAQ section below for details.
Optional $20 VIP Ticket gets you:
~ Complimentary VIP Print (Valued at $40)
~ 1 Hour Early Access (All 3 Days)
~ Exclusive VIP Voice Actor Panel
~ Skip the Lines and Meet the Voice Actors First!
~ Special VIP Discounts at Event (VIP time only)
3 Days Only! January 3rd-5th: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Hotel: 777 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37214
Discounted Self Parking at just $5/day.
Cosplay Contests: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes. See FAQ Section below for details. ***Note: Cosplay is completely optional & not required to attend this event.***
SPECIAL GUESTS: Signing autographs all 3 days & hours of event.
Meet Eric Stuart: Voice Actor for Seto Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh! He was James, Brock, Squirtle, Charizard, Pokedex & many others from "Pokemon,"! Even voicing the Pirate King Gold Roger from "One Piece" and hundreds of other roles throughout his career which began in 1985.
Meet Darren Dunstan - Voice Actor and director best known for Maximilian Pegasus from "Yu-Gi-Oh!," Splinter from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sonic X, Pokemon & More! He has provided voice director on several properties of 4Kids Entertainment, as well as DuArt Film and Video.
Meet Megan Hollingshead voice actress best known for her roles as Nurse Joy in "Pokémon," Mai Valentine in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Shizune in Naruto, Caster in Fate/stay night, Rangiku Matsumoto in Bleach, and Re-l Mayer in Ergo Proxy & many more roles.
Meet Amy Birnbaum - Voice Actress of Téa Gardner (Yu-Gi-Oh), Max & Neesha "Pokemon," Kirby & Spikehead "Kirby Right Back At Ya," Charmy Bee & Cosmo from "Sonic" and many more roles throughout her career.
MEET 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.
Optional VIP Experience: Attendance is free but for just $20 you will receive one specialty 12"x16" premium paper print of your choice (valued at $40) plus you will have the chance to skip the lines & beat the crowd because you'll get 1 hour Early Access to the event including the voice actors, art and artists, before the doors open to the general public. Plus you'll get an additional 9"x12" print and of course, the $15 gift certificate when you register on our Tixr page. VIP tickets are good for admission to all 3 days but you are limited to one premium print total per VIP ticket, no matter how many days you attend. You will however be allowed to purchase additional VIP prints of your choice at the door for just $20 (regularly $40). Children can accompany a parent without a VIP ticket.
FEATURING THE ART OF:
- ANIME
- GAME
- ALICE IN WONDERLAND
- DISNEY
- HORROR
- STAR WARS
- MARVEL
- DC COMICS
- HARRY POTTER
- LORD OF THE RINGS
- 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 January 4th. Limit one free print per individual who shared on their own/separate social media. 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 your tickets here and you will receive a $15 gift certificate/credit upon checking out at the cash register. Any information you provide 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. 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. Limit one $15 gift certificate per family household, couple, etc. 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: Self-parking at the Sheraton Hotel is just $5/day!
WHAT WILL THE ARTIST DO? Nastiya G will be signing and adding original hand embellishments/highlights to all of her purchased prints turning it into a one of a kind original 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. However, there is a cost for autographs by the celebrity voice actors which are available to purchase at the event.
ARE KIDS ALLOWED? This event is 100% Kid & Stroller Friendly!
HOW DO I GET AN AUTOGRAPH FROM THE VOICE ACTORS? All Voice Actors will be present at the event all 3 days including VIP hours Friday 5:00-9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 6 pm. Autographs may be purchased at the event (voice actor's booth) using cash, credit card or Apple Pay. The price is $40 for the standard autograph to products measuring around 8"x10" or flats. There will be other options as well to upgrade your signature to include larger prints, Funkos, swords, statues, quotes/doodles, voice/video recording, selfies, etc. Those prices will be determined at the event itself. You may bring to the event your own product(s) to be signed including print(s),Funkos, swords, etc. Remember, this is also a pop culture art expo and there will be lots of super cool prints relevant to the voice actors available to purchase at the event. For this reason, we encourage you to take a look at the art show first before getting in line with the voice actors. If you plan to purchase autographs, we recommend you also purchase a VIP ticket since it allows you 1 hour early access to the voice actors before the doors open to the public, at which time the lines can get lengthy.
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.
WHY ARE THERE MULTIPLE EVENTS DISPLAYING A SIMILAR EVENT WITH THE SAME DATES AND LOCATIONS? 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 it is all the same event.
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. Costumes must be at least 40% handmade or more to win (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.
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!
