Free Anime & Game Expo: Phoenix
Schedule
Fri Jul 12 2024 at 05:00 pm to Sun Jul 14 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel | Phoenix, AZ
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Get ready to see amazing artwork & cosplayers. Meet famous Anime voice actors & fellow fans of all things geeky featuring Anime, Game, Star Wars, Horror, Alice in Wonderland, Disney, Marvel, DC, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings & more.This 3 Day FREE Event at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel will run from: Friday July 12th: 5-9 pm (VIP Ticket Holders may enter at 4:30 pm), Saturday & Sunday July 13-14th 12-6 pm (VIP Ticket Holders may enter at 11 am).
FREE 9"x12" Print of your choice at the door by Tagging someone on Instagram or SHARING this event on your Facebook Timeline.
Free Daily Cosplay Contests: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes. See FAQ Section below for details.
SPECIAL GUESTS listed below.
Get your Free ticket(s) here: https://tixr.com/pr/FBanime/107899
You will not be charged anything for the free ticket(s) option. Your email receipt for the ticket(s) will give you entry for all 3 days.
Optional VIP Experience: for just $20 you'll get early entry to the event before doors open to the general public (30 minutes on Friday & 1 hour Sat & Sunday). This early access will give you the ability to skip the anticipated autograph line for the Anime voice actors. Plus, you'll get a specialty 12"x16" premium print of your choice valued at $40 + an additional free 9"x12" print of your choice. Get your VIP & Free Tickets Here: https://tixr.com/pr/FBanime/107899
FEATURED SPECIAL GUESTS - See FAQ section below for further details.
Robert McCollum: American Voice Artist for a variety of English versions of Japanese Anime Series including Doflamingo from One Piece, Stain from My Hero Academia, Reiner from Attack on Titan, Julius from Black Clover, Goten from Dragon Ball Z, Jellal from Fairy Tail, Baki from Baki the Grappler, Shinya from Psycho-Pass and Kazuma from Kaze no Stigma.
Jessie James Grelle: American Voice Artist and ADR script writer of a variety of Japanese Anime including Armin from Attack on Titan, Tokoyami from My Hero Academia, Yuri Katsuki from Yuri on Ice, Nobuchika Ginoza from Psycho-Pass, Demon King Satan from the Devil is a Part Timer, Byakuya Togami from Danganronpa and Tyrian from RWBY.
Jessica Calvello: American Voice Artist of a variety of Japanese Anime including Hange from Attack on Titan, Kotori from Brynhildr in the Darkness and many more.
Dominic Glover: Nationally Recognized Artist 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, Lucasfilm, DC Comics, HULU, Netflix, and many more. In recent years, he has been the featured artist at various Anime and Comic Conventions including NY Comic Con, the Middle East Film and Comic Convention in Dubai, Anime Boston, and Anime Expo in Los Angeles. Dominic focuses on his artwork to connect individuals from different backgrounds, allowing people to create new connections by fostering a deeper appreciation of the extraordinary world of the art and culture that brings us all together.
Dominic will be signing all of his purchased artwork + he will add original paint embellishments/highlights to any of his canvases turning it into its own one-of-a-kind original at no additional charge. There will also be a ton of artwork featuring the characters from the voice actors.
FEATURING THE ART OF:
Anime
Star Wars
Alice in Wonderland
Horror
Marvel
DC Comics
Harry Potter
Lord of the Rings
Parody
Game
Dragons & Fantasy
There will be multiple art exhibits on display featuring a variety of artists and available to purchase at affordable pricing along with Show Specials.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):
HOW DO I GET MY FREE 9"x12" PRINT? Tag a friend on Instagram or SHARE this event on your Facebook timeline or Instagram by July 13th. When you check in at the event, simply use your phone to show us you shared the event, and you will be given your choice of a free 9"x12" print. Limit 1 Free Print per individual who shared Event. Artist will not sign free prints.
SPECIAL GUEST DETAILS & PRICING: Special Guests will be in attendance: Friday 4:30-9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 11-5 pm. Artist Dominic Glover will be signing and adding paint to purchased prints at no charge. Amazing Art Expo will also have plenty of cool art featuring characters played by the voice actors you may use for signings.
Voice Artists' autographs can be purchased at the event itself or you may prepurchase them here https://tixr.com/pr/FBanime/107899. Pricing for Anime Voice Artists are as follows:
-Selfie $30 (Selfie price reduced to $20 if purchased with any autograph).
-Standard Autograph $40
-Poster Autograph $50
-Premium Autograph (Funko pop, prop swords, statues, -vinyl/action figures, figure bases, trading cards, collectibles): $60
-Quotes/Doodles: $20 up to 10 words, $30 for 11+ words.
Don't Miss Out! Skip the lines & beat the crowd by purchasing your $20 VIP ticket and get Early Access to the voice actors: 30 minutes on Friday and 1 hour Saturday and Sunday before the doors open to the general public. Plus, you'll receive a specialty 12"x16" premium print of your choice + 9"x12" print. VIP tickets are good for admission to all 3 days-only 1 premium print total per VIP ticket. Children under 13 years do not need a VIP ticket.
Get your VIP tickets and pre-purchase autographs now by visiting https://tixr.com/pr/FBanime/107899
IS THIS EVENT COMPLETELY FREE? Yes, no purchase whatsoever is necessary. $20 VIP ticket is completely optional. Get your VIP & Free Tickets Here: https://tixr.com/pr/FBanime/107899
WHAT WILL THE ARTIST DO? There is no charge to meet Dominic Glover and he will have plenty of cool art featuring the characters of the featured voice actors. Dominic will be signing any of his artwork purchased at the show for free but for any canvases purchased, Dominic will also add paint hand embellishments/highlights to the canvas, essentially turning it into its own, one-of-a-kind original, at no additional charge. This is a huge added bonus and service which Disney artists charge $250 for, but it's complimentary at the show as a means of the artist thanking you for supporting their art.
WHERE DO I PARK? For best discounted rates, there are 3 public parking lots within a 5-minute walk from the venue which include 20w W Adams St, 1 N Central Ave or 185 N 2nd St and 2 N Central Ave. The Renaissance Hotel will charge $15 for parking.
ARE KIDS ALLOWED? This event is 100% Kid & Stroller Friendly!
IS PHOTOGRAPHY OF ART ALLOWED? 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 at the event. Out of respect for the artists, this rule is strictly enforced. Photography of cosplayers, artist and the event itself is allowed and in an effort to share images with friends, 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.
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].
WHY ARE THERE MULTIPLE EVENTS ON FACEBOOK DISPLAYING A SIMILAR ART EVENT WITH THE SAME DATES AND LOCATIONS? Yes, these are all the same event! Facebook limits the amount of characters we can type in an event title. Since our event encompasses: Anime, Game Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Disney, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, Horror & 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.
IS THERE ANY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (A.I.) ART AT THIS EVENT? Absolutely not! All our art sold on our website and featured at our event 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.
DO I HAVE TO COSPLAY TO ATTEND THE EVENT? No. Cosplaying is completely voluntary.
WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE COSPLAY CONTEST? All Monsters, princesses, princes, superheroes, Jedi, wizards, witches and even muggles of all ages are encouraged to attend and may be introduced to the crowd with a particular theme song to their costume/character. Cosplayers who meet the following criteria listed below will qualify for the Cosplay Contest.
1st PLACE PRIZE Receives a $150 Gift Certificate for the Amazing Art Expo.
2nd PLACE PRIZE: Receives a $90 Gift Certificate for the Amazing Art Expo.
3rd PLACE PRIZE: Receives a $70 Gift Certificate.
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.) DAYS & TIMES OF CONTEST: The Cosplay contest will take place all 3 days of the event: Friday 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday at 4 pm.
2.) REQUIRED TIME TO BE PRESENT: Cosplayers must be present and interactive with guests at least 1 hour prior to the time of the contest (Friday 6 pm, Sat & Sunday 3 pm). Cosplayers should check in with the front table upon arrival.
3.) AGE LIMITATIONS: All ages are applicable to participate and win.
4.) COSTUMES must be creative. Simply wearing a hat, shirt, sweatshirt, etc. does not qualify for the competition. Costumes must be at least 50% handmade or more. Costumes should be tasteful and not be deemed offensive. The barest minimum of body coverage would be that of a bikini.
5.) 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.
6.) 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.
7.) Contestants may participate all three days but are not eligible to win more than once with the same costume. Members of the 501st Legion are not eligible for the contest but will receive a complimentary $40 print, along with their handlers.
If you have any questions regarding our guidelines, please email [email protected]. See you there!
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Where is it happening?
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 100 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States,Phoenix, ArizonaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
