Alice in Wonderland & Disney Art Expo: Cincinnati OH Free Event

Name: Alice in Wonderland & Disney Art Expo: Cincinnati OH Free Event
Start: 2024-11-15T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-17T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Graduate Cincinnati

Schedule

Fri Nov 15 2024 at 06:00 pm to Sun Nov 17 2024 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Graduate Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH

Journey down the rabbit hole with us at the Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati Hotel for 3 days filled with your favorite Alice in Wonderland and Disney characters brought to life through stunning art pieces and cosplayers. We're also featuring the art of Anime, Horror, Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Lord of the Rings & Harry Potter. Get ready to see amazing artwork and get your photo taken with incredible cosplayers and Nationally Recognized Artist Nastiya G. Whether you're a princess, villain or a cute kitty cat with a funny grin, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast and don't forget.....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.
3 Days Only! November 15-17th: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati Hotel 151 Goodman St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Cosplay Contests: Saturday & Sunday including valuable 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes. See FAQ Section below for details. ***Note: Cosplay is completely optional & not required to attend this event.***
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 $15 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 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 $15 (regularly $40). Children can accompany a parent without a VIP ticket.
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 November 16th. 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.
HOW DO I GET MY FREE $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE/CREDIT? Simply register on our Tixr event page at https://tixr.com/pr/fbdisney/119632for 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. 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 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 also free.
WHERE DO I PARK AND HOW MUCH? Parking is just $10 at the Graduate Hotel's underground parking lot. Please note, this parking garage is shared with the college so be sure to park on the hotel side or you'll have some walking to do.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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 25% handmade to win, 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 [email protected]. See you there!