Welcome to the Free Art & Cosplay Expo at the Renaissance Downtown Phoenix filled with stunning artwork and cosplayers inspired by Anime, Horror, Star Wars, Disney, Marvel, DC, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter & Cosplay. Meet cosplayers, a Nationally Recognized Artist, and voice actors from some of your favorite anime characters. 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 and 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.
FREE $15 Gift Certificate/Credit by registering for your tickets (applies to both free & VIP ticket registration).
OPTIONAL VIP TICKET FOR $20 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! April 18-20, 2025: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Renaissance Downtown Phoenix: 100 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
SPECIAL GUESTS: Signing autographs all 3 days & hours of event.
Meet Jim Cummings: Voice of Hando Ohnaka in Star Wars the Clone Wars, Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh & Tigger, Poseidon from Little Mermaid, Ray from Princess & the Frog, Pete in Mickey Mouse, Ed from the Lion King, the Tasmanian Devil, Doctor Robotnik from Sonic, Cat from CatDog & Much More! ~ Attending All 3 Days!
Meet Roger L. Jackson: Voiced "Ghost Face" from all seven Scream movies, Cheshire Cat & Mad Hatter in The Madness Returns Alice in Wonderland Video Game. Roger was also the Narrator from Winnie the Pooh's the Book of Pooh, Mojo Jojo & Butch from Power Puff Girls, Singed from League of Legends. Signing on Friday and Saturday only.
Meet Eric Stuart: Legendary Voice Actor known for his roles as 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. ~ Sigining all 3 Days!
Meet Dan Green: Another Legendary Goat best known for his voices as Yugi & Yami(the Pharaoh) from Yu-Gi-Oh! - He also voiced Mewtwo, Entei, Professor Birch and loads of other roles in Pokemon. He even voices Knuckles in Sonic! :O ~ Signing All 3 Days!
Meet Jackson Robert Scott: Best known for his roles as Georgie in the most recent It films & Bode Locke in Netflix's Locke & Key. He's also appeared in WandaVision, Fear the Walking Dead & The Prodigy. Signing Friday & Saturday Only!
Meet ADAM MICHAELS: a self taught traditional artist working primarily with ink and watercolor as well as other mixed medias such as acrylic paints, coffee and red wine. Adam travels and exhibits his art worldwide and his work has been featured in distinguished galleries such as Chicago’s Gallery F and Los Angeles’s Gallery 1988. Adam has been licensed and recognized by franchises such as Halloween, Ozark, Ghostbusters, Firefly and more as well created art and clothing lines for Ghost Adventures’ Aaron Goodwin. He has most recently worked with legendary rock band Creed, creating a poster for their 2024 comeback tour. Adam creates fine original art as well as pop culture fueled pieces which have been labeled “nerd art you can hang in your living room”. Bringing a modern, high end feel that is approachable by collectors and non-collectors alike and spanning all ages, Adam takes inspiration from both the light and dark of life as well as his love of a robust realm of pop culture including Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things, Mortal Kombat and all things horror. Signing all 3 days.
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.
Meet DOMINIC GLOVER: Dominic Glover’s journey as an artist began like that of many others: with an idea that he brought to life. Since 2013, Dominic has worked as a professional illustrator and graphic designer, creating works that have been published and licensed by renowned companies such as Marvel Entertainment, Warner Brothers, Tezuka Productions, Hulu, Netflix and many more. In recent years, he has been featured as an artist at various Anime and Comic Conventions, including the Middle East Film and Comic Convention in Dubai, Anime Boston, and Anime Expo in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his career, Dominic has maintained a focus on creating art that brings people together. Each of his art pieces serves as a bridge, connecting individuals from different backgrounds and all walks of life. It allows people to create new connections by fostering a deeper appreciation of the extraordinary world of the art and culture that brings us all together. Attending all 3 days.
FEATURING THE ART OF:
- ANIME
- ALICE IN WONDERLAND
- DISNEY
- HORROR
- LORD OF THE RINGS
- HARRY POTTER
- STAR WARS
- MARVEL
- DC COMICS
- 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 April 19th. 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 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 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.
WHAT WILL THE ARTISTS DO? Our featured artists will be signing and adding original hand embellishments/highlights to all of their purchased canvases turning them 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 Special Guests? See voice actor details for specific availability. Autographs may be purchased at the event (voice actor's booth) using cash, credit card or Apple Pay. The listed prices are 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. 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.
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!
