Welcome to the Free Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Expo at the Amazing Art Expo for 3 days filled with all things Anime, Disney, Star Wars, Superheroes, Horror, Alice in Wonderland Art & Cosplay. Meet the voices behind some of your favorite characters in anime and more! 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! TICKETS ARE EMAILED TO YOU & GOOD FOR ALL 3 DAYS.
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 on Saturday and Sunday (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)!
- Minors may accompany a parent without needing a VIP ticket.
Tickets Good For All 3 Days! July 24-26, 2026: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown: 1441 NE 2nd Ave. Portland, OR 97232
Ballroom Name: "Belmont Ballroom"
Discounted event parking at just $10 - see FAQ for more parking details!
SPECIAL GUESTS:
MAS Authentication will be on-site authenticating autographs. You can bring your own signed merchandise as well.
Meet Mark Whitten: known for his voice of Kyojuro Rengoku (Demon Slayer), Kaedehara Kazuha (Genshin Impact), Seteth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses), Lyon (Fire Emblem: Heroes), Oh (Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh), Leslie Kyle (Final Fantasy VII Remake), Raymond Lawrence (Star Ocean: The Divine Force), Armen (Lost Ark), Shiden Ritter (Scarlet Nexus), Fumiya Sugiura (Lost Judgment and Judgment), Yuzuru Atsuta (Shin Megami Tensei 5), Curt Connors/The Lizard (Spider-Man 2)and Alex (Street Fighter V). ~ Signing all 3 days! Last call for autographs Sunday at 3:30 pm.
Meet Griffin Burns: best known for his voice of the Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito in Demon Slayer. He is also known for voicing Akira Fudo in Devilman Crybaby, Tartaglia in Genshin Impact, and Doppio from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. ~ Signing all 3 days! Last call for autographs Sunday at 3:30 pm.
Meet Alex Vincent: actor best known for his role in Child’s Play (1988) as Andy Barclay. Competing against hundreds of boys during his audition for the role, his refusal to swear during the audition impressed producers, securing the role. He reprised the part in Child’s Play 2 (1990) and later returned in Curse of Chucky (2013), Cult of Chucky (2017), and the Syfy/USA Network series Chucky (2021–2024). ~Signing All 3 Days! Last call for autographs Sunday at 3:30 pm.
Meet Sean Carlson: Born and raised in New York where he has been creating and studying art for his entire life. As a freelance artist Sean is self-taught in a wide variety of traditional mediums, ranging from charcoal, to colored pencils, to acrylic paint, sometimes all on the same piece. Through traveling the comic convention circuit for nearly a decade, his work is owned by some of the most famous names in the industry, including Tom Hiddleston, Oscar Issac, and much of the cast of the animated X-men series, including the voice of Wolverine, Cal Dodd. By keeping a wide array of influences, Sean’s work runs the gamut of many different styles; from photorealism, to expressive, to the entirely abstract, all in order to give the viewer a sense of something they have never seen before. Artist Sean Carlson will be signing all of his purchased artwork and will add original embellishments/highlights to his purchased prints turning your print into a one-of-a-kind original at no additional charge.
FEATURING THE ART OF:
- ANIME
- GAME
- HORROR
- ALICE IN WONDERLAND
- DISNEY
- STAR WARS
- SUPERHEROES
- SORCERY
- PARODY
- COLLECTIBLES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):
WHY ARE THERE 2 DIFFERENT VIP TICKET OPTIONS? VIP Tickets are OPTIONAL as admission to the event is free. (1) VIP TICKET FOR $15 gets you 1 free premium VIP print of your choice. There are typically about 50-60 print options to choose from ranging from different fandoms. Each premium print is sold at the event starting at $40. You also receive 1 hr early admission to the event before the doors open to the general public allowing you to skip the lines & meet the voice actors/artist & see the art first without the crowds. Lastly you will receive two of the 9"x12" prints of your choice (these are in addition to the prints you receive for sharing the event on social media).
(2) VIP TICKET FOR $30 gets you all the perks of the $15 VIP ticket + 1 additional 12"x16" premium print which includes several options of the actor's character. These actor prints are also sold at the event starting at $40 but are NOT offered as options for the $15 VIP print. Please note actor autographs are NOT included in these VIP options & instead are purchased at the actor's booth. Minors may accompany a parent to the early entry without needing a VIP ticket.
HOW DO I GET MY FREE 9"x12" PRINT? SHARE this event on any of your social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.) by July 25th. 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: Event parking at the hotel is just $10! You can also use Portland's "Parking Kitty" app at $1.40 an hour. Parking is free downtown on Sundays!
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, Disney, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, 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 51,000 followers on Facebook, 21,000 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.
HOW DO I GET AN AUTOGRAPH FROM THE VOICE ACTORS? Autographs may be purchased at the event (voice actor's booth) using cash, credit card or Apple Pay. Last Call for Voice Actor Autographs is Sunday at 3:30 pm. 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 actor 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 KIDS ALLOWED? This event is 100% Kid & Stroller Friendly!
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS OR ARTISTS FOR THIS EVENT? We are no longer accepting any vendors for this event.
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 and the overall event— both are encouraged to share 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 photography of the art itself please. Out of respect for the artists, this rule is strictly enforced.
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 on 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) who have 50,000+ social media followers 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! 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. Out of respect for the cosplayers who put hours into their costumes, 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, Tshirts will not qualify them to enter. Store bought costumes must be creative and are eligible to participate. However, 2st, 2nd & 3rd place winners must include costumes which are at least 50% hand made. Winners will be judged on their interaction with attendees and the creativity of their costumes including makeup and handmade materials, personality - especially pertaining to depicting your cosplay character, etc. 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: Althought taking photos with guests is voluntary, cosplayers are not to charge guests for any photos. Photos should be taken 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.) If the event includes a contest on Saturday and Sunday, contestants may participate both days but are not eligible to win more than once with the same costume.
7.) There must be at least 12 participants in the Cosplay Contest with at least 3 qualifying participants in order for the contest to take place.
If you have any questions regarding our guidelines, please email john@amazingartexpo.com. See you there!
