Free Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Event: Disney/Anime/Star Wars/Horror & More

Schedule

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley | Charlotte, NC

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About this Event

Welcome to the Amazing Art Expo's Anime, Game & Pop Culture Event featuring awesome art & super cool cosplayers. You'll find the magic world of art featuring Anime, Game, Pokémon, Disney, Horror, Star Wars, Marvel, and Cosplay. Whether you're into classic anime series or the latest video games, there's something here for everyone and... it's FREE to attend!

FREE Admission! TICKETS ARE EMAILED TO YOU & GOOD FOR ALL 3 DAYS.

FREE Parking!

FREE 9"x12" Prints by tagging someone on Instagram or this event on your Facebook Timeline. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram & Facebook page at amazingartexpo. for Facebook Event to Share.

FREE Cosplay Contest on Saturday (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! June 5-7: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley: 1917 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273

Ballroom Name: "Biltmore/Colville/Cherokee Ballroom"

will be on-site authenticating autographs. You can bring your own signed merchandise as well.


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Meet : a Native American actor, director, producer, and advocate best known for voicing Disney's Pocahontas, which she has most recently reprised in Wreck it Ralph 2. She can currently be seen in HBO’s Westworld, Netflix Original series Longmire, Stephen King’s series The Mist for Spike TV, & the 444th President of the United States in the Ava Duvernay directed Jay Z Beyonce collaboration. ~Signing All 3 Days! Last call for autographs Sunday at 4:30 pm.


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FEATURING THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ART:

  • DISNEY
  • ALICE IN WONDERLAND
  • ANIME
  • GAME
  • POKEMON
  • STAR WARS
  • MARVEL
  • HORROR
  • SUPERHEROES
  • PARODY

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Cosplay Contests: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes. See FAQ Section below for details. ***Note: Cosplay is completely optional & not required to attend this event.***


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):


HOW DO I GET MY FREE 9"x12" PRINT? this event on any of your social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.) by June 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. 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 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 4:30 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, 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 on Saturday. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. See you there!


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Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley, 1917 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Charlotte, United States

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