THE AMAZING ART EXPO AT OKLAHOMA CITY (NORMAN) OK
Welcome to the Free Art & Cosplay Expo at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center for 3 days filled with all things Star Wars, Anime, Disney, Marvel, DC, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Horror & Cosplay. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fandom. Meet cosplayers, a Nationally Recognized Artist, a voice actor from Attack on Titan, & a voice actor from One Piece! 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" Print by Tagging someone on Instagram or SHARING this event on your Facebook Timeline: CLICK HERE for Facebook Event to Share. (Link to come)
FREE $15 Gift Certificate/Credit by registering for your tickets (applies to both free & VIP ticket registration).
FREE PARKING!
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)
- Children may accompany a parent without needing a VIP ticket.
3 Days Only! March 21-23, 2025: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center: 2501 Conference Dr, Norman, OK 73069
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Meet Jessie James Grelle: For over two decades now, Jessie James Grelle (Mimcubus) has lent her voice to hundreds of Anime. Her most notable roles include Attack on Titan (Armin Arlert), My Hero Academia (Tokoyami/Dark Shadow), Yuri on Ice (Yuri Katsuki), The Devil is a Part-Timer (Satan/Maou), Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple (Kenichi), Psycho Pass (Ginoza), and Dragonball Super (Grand Minister). Jessie has also voiced in several video games, including Tales of Xillia 2 (Ludger Kresnik), Xenoblade Chronicles X (Phog), and Smite (Xbalanque). Jesse Will be Signing on All 3 Days of Event!
Meet Brina Palencia: provides the voices of Tony Tony Chopper in "One Piece," Holo from "Spice and Wolf," Juvia Lockser in "Fairy Tail," Ciel Phantomhive in "Black Butler" and many others. Brina will be signing on All 3 Days of the Event!
Meet Christina Kelly: voice actress of Ulti from "One Piece," Mine from "Akame ga Kill," Alphain in "The Eminence in Shadow," Miyako Saito from "Oshi no Ko," Alice Nakiri in "Food Wars!" Koko Kaga from "Golden Time," Nanami Aoyama in "The Pet Girl of Sakurasou," Mary Saotome from "Kakegurui: and Minami "Mimimi" Nanami in "Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki" plus many more.
Meet Jessica Calvello: Her most recent voice work includes: Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan (Utano Tadano), Attack on Titan (Hange Zoe), Call of the Night (Miyuki Sawashiro), One Piece (Mother Caramel), Hells (Rinne's Mother), Pop Team Epic (Pipimi, S1, Ep. 10a, Ginza Hostess Detectives!), ARIA series (Aika), the Victorian British drama, Emma, (double cast as Eleanor and Monica [they're sisters!]), Girls und Panzer (Saori), Hitorijime My Hero (Megumi Setagawa), (and a number of animated projects from famed comic strip Cyanide & Happiness (explosm.net) including: Charlene in The Stockholms, the twisted Grandma in the game Freakpocalypse, Lucy in Master Dater, and numerous animated shorts. Jessica also played Rip Van Winkle in Hellsing Ultimate Abridged (TeamFourStar) and has voiced hundreds of characters and creatures from the super popular MMORPG Wizard 101 game (also on mobile). Check out @JessicaCalvello on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, & Discord!
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.
FEATURING THE ART OF:
- ANIME
- GAME
- ALICE IN WONDERLAND
- DISNEY
- STAR WARS
- MARVEL
- DC COMICS
- HORROR
- 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 March 22, 2025. 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 here for your free tickets and you will receive a $15 gift certificate/credit upon checking out at the cash register. Any information you provide in the Tixr 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. 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: Parking is free at the Embassy Suites!
WHAT WILL THE ARTIST DO? The featured artist 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!
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. 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!
