Free Salt Lake City Event: Featuring Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings & Anime

The Amazing Art Expo is proud to present 3 days filled with your favorite Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings characters brought to life through stunning art pieces and cosplayers. We're also featuring the art of Anime, Disney, Horror, Alice in Wonderland, & Horror. Whether you're a wizard, witch, hobbit or muggle, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast and don't forget.....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. for Facebook Event to Share.

FREE Cosplay Contest on Saturday and Sunday (cosplaying is optional at this event). See FAQ below for details.

Meet Salt Lake City's own Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Artist in his first appearance with Amazing Art Expo.

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! August 28-30, 2026: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).

Salt Palace Convention Center: 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Discounted event parking at just $5 - see FAQ for more parking details!

FEATURING THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ART:

• HARRY POTTER
• LORD OF THE RINGS
• STAR WARS
• MARVEL
• DC COMICS
• HORROR
• ANIME
• POKEMON
• GAME
• DISNEY
• ALICE IN WONDERLAND
• PARODY

SPECIAL GUEST

Meet painter, author and independent film producer. Kip uses traditional acrylic paints and his art has appeared in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug DVD, The Official 2023 Tolkien Calendar, Numenor the Mighty and Frail (2025) from The Tolkien Society as well as ten volumes of commentary by David Day including the Illustrated World of Tolkien, The Second Age of Tolkien, A Dictionary of Sources of Tolkien, The Dark Powers of Tolkien, and the Heroes of Tolkien. Kip is currently working on developing some new Star Wars traditional paintings. Stay tuned for more!

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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HOW DO I GET MY FREE 9"x12" PRINT? SHARE this event on any of your social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.) by August 29th. 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: Parking at the convention is just $5/hour! Allow yourself 1-2 hours to enjoy the event. 2 Available on site lots: (1.) 200 South Lot: Enter off of 200 South Between West Temple and 200 West. (2.) 300 West Lot: enter off of 300 West between 100 South and South Temple.

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.

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 [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!