Welcome to the Free Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Expo at the Doubletree Hotel Colorado Springs for 3 days filled with all things Anime, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, Disney, Marvel, DC, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Horror, Pop Culture, & Cosplay. Meet Jim Cummings, the original voice of Winne the Pooh, Tigger, Cheshire Cat and meet the voice of "Korra" from "The Legend of Korra" on Netflix. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fandom. Meet cosplayers, nationally recognized artists, and voice actors! 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 Parking!
FREE 9"x12" Prints by tagging someone on Instagram or SHARING this event on your Facebook Timeline. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram & Facebook page at amazingartexpo. CLICK HERE for Facebook Event to Share.
FREE Cosplay Contest (cosplaying is optional at this event). See FAQ below for details.
OPTIONAL VIP TICKET GETS YOU:
- Complimentary 12"x16" Premium VIP Print of your choice (Valued at $40)
- 1 Hour Early Access (All 3 Days)
- Free Admission to our exclusive VIP Panel with Jim Cummings on Saturday at 5 pm and with Janet Varney on Sunday at 11 am! Please note you must have a VIP ticket to attend the VIP Panels. VIPs may attend all 3 days.
- Skip the Lines and See the Art First!
- Children may accompany a parent without needing a VIP ticket.
3 Days Only! September 5-7th: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
DoubleTree Colorado Springs: 1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Meet Jim Cummings: Voice of Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh & Tigger. Also voices Poseidon from Little Mermaid, Ray from Princess & the Frog, Hando Ohnaka in Star Wars the Clone Wars, Pete in Mickey Mouse, Ed from the Lion King, the Tasmanian Devil, Doctor Robotnik from Sonic, Cat from CatDog & Much More! Jim Will be signing autographs all 3 days & hours of the event. Jim will be participating in a live panel with the audience on Saturday at 5 pm (free to VIP ticket holders).
Meet Janet Varneyan Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. She can be heard as the voice of Korra on "The Legend of Korra” on Netflix. On Apple TV, she recurs on “Platonic” opposite Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne. In the voiceover world, she can be seen as Wonder Woman in “Injustice,” as Mera on “Harley Quinn” and as Vilya in “The Legend of Vox Machina." Jim will be participating in a live panel with the audience on Saturday at 5 pm (free to VIP ticket holders).
FEATURING THE ART OF:
- ALICE IN WONDERLAND
- DISNEY
- ANIME
- GAME
- 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 September 6th. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram or Facebook page at amazingartexpo. 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.
WHERE DO I PARK: Self-parking at the hotel is FREE!
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.
THIS EVENT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. 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 48,000 followers on Facebook, 18,000 on Instagram and have been in business since 2016. We have hosted over 100 events during that time.
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 john@amazingartexpo.com. See you there!
