Join us at the Plaza Hotel & Casino for 3 days filled with your favorite Star Wars, Marvel & DC Comics characters brought to life through stunning art pieces and cosplayers. We're also featuring the art of Anime, Disney, Horror, Alice in Wonderland, Horror, Lord of the Rings & Harry Potter. Get ready to see amazing artwork and get your photo taken with incredible cosplayers, voice actors and Nationally Recognized Artist Dominic Glover. Whether you're a Superhero, villain, Jedi or a Sith, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast and don't forget.....it's FREE! 

FREE 9"x12" Print - See FAQ section below for details.

FREE $15 Gift Certificate at the door! See FAQ section below for details. 

• STAR WARS
• MARVEL
• DC COMICS
• ANIME
• GAME
• ALICE IN WONDERLAND
• DISNEY
• HORROR
• HARRY POTTER
• LORD OF THE RINGS
• PARODY - Introducing the hilarious art of iamparody.com/Disparody.com

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Nick Apostolides has taken his physicality, stunt background and love of video games to the world of Motion Capture/VO. He has provided the Full Performance Capture of Leon Kennedy across 3 projects (RESIDENT EVIL 4 Remake, INFINITE DARKNESS (Netflix) and 2019's award-winning RESIDENT EVIL 2 Remake video game.  He's worked in other notable franchises such as Deadspace, Call of Duty, Life is Strange, Madden NFL, Medal of Honor and Battlefield (and a few in the works...). Nick is also very involved in humanitarian work.  As host/builder on THE FIXERS, he's traveled the globe to help incredible organizations and rebuild communities in nearly 30 countries.  They've tackled 30 massive projects over the course of 3 seasons on this Docu-Build Episodic. Nick will be signing autographs all hours of the show on All 3 Days of Event!

Stephanie Panisello best known as "Claire Redfield" from the feature film Resident Evil: Death Island, Netflix's series Resident Evil, Infinite Darkness and from the award winning game Resident Evil 2. She is also known for her voice-over work on huge franchises like Marvel's "What If...?" as Betty Ross; Disney's "Encanto," The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Game as Maria Flores and Xianyun in Genshin Impact. She streams regularly on Twitch promoting empowerment online withher channel and motto "Because I Claire" - a nod to her Resident Evil character. Nick will be signing autographs all hours of the show on Saturday and Sunday. Stephanie will be signing autographs all hours of the show on Saturday and Sunday.

Jessie James Grelle: For over two decades now, Jessie James Grelle (Mimcubus) has lent her voice to hundreds of Anime. Her most notable roles include Attack on Titan (Armin Arlert), My Hero Academia (Tokoyami/Dark Shadow), Yuri on Ice (Yuri Katsuki), The Devil is a Part-Timer (Satan/Maou), Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple (Kenichi), Psycho Pass (Ginoza), and Dragonball Super (Grand Minister). Jessie has also voiced in several video games, including Tales of Xillia 2 (Ludger Kresnik), Xenoblade Chronicles X (Phog),  and Smite (Xbalanque). Jesse will be Signing on All 3 Days of Event!

Tara Sands can be heard as over 50 characters on the original Pokemon series, including Bulbasaur, Richie, Jasmine, Oddish, and Tori. Other roles include Biscuit in Hunter x Hunter, Mokuba in Yugioh, Momo Nishimaya in Jujutsu Kaisen, Kari in Digimon Adventure Tri, Curious from My Hero Academia, Circe in Generator Rex, Summer in Barbie: Life In The Dream House, Karla in Gundam Thunderbolt, Kombu Infinity in One Punch Man, Death 13/Mannish Boy in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Cynthia in Pokemon Generations, Anna in Shaman King, Young Ban and Luigi in Seven Deadly Sins, and lots of others. Tara has also voiced characters in a number of video games including Sonya in Fire Emblem Echoes and Fire Emblem Heroes, Genis Sage  in Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, Masaru in Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls, Jin in Dead Island, Leah in God Eater 2: Rage Burst, & many others. Tara will be signing autographs on All 3 Days of the Event!

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 will be signing and embellishing all All 3 Days of Event!

NASTIYA G: An amazing self-taught watercolor and oil artist who credits Christopher Clark as a mentor, helping her escalation in the art community. 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. Natiya G will be signing and embellishing all All 3 Days of Event!

“Sherrie LaRue is the owner of VegasFantasyfaces and has performed face painting art for over 20 years. Sherrie loves to make people smile while wearing their favorite heroes and villains images on their faces. She is skilled in several freehand painting techniques including textures and patterns to create the most amazing party looks, along with character and glitter designs everything from party and glitter designs providing a vast array of options for your own choice of fantasy.in just minutes!!! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):

HOW DO I GET MY FREE 9"x12" PRINT?  Simply SHARE this event on any of your social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.) by September 14th. Limit one free print per individual who shared on their own/separate social media. Artists will not sign free prints. 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.

HOW DO I GET MY FREE $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE? Simply register here on our Tixr page for your free tickets. Any information you provide in the Tixr registration is private and will not be shared or sold. We will only contact you the next time we visit your city to give you the details and dates. When you check in at the event, use your phone to show us your tickets and you will be given a $15 gift certificate you can use at the event which applies to all items for sale (including discounted items) with the exception of VIP tickets, stickers, and any products or services offered by voice actors and face painting. 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.

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.

WHERE CAN I PARK? There is street parking throughout the area but for garage parking, you'll find discounted garage parking at $2/hr at the RJC Lot located at 558 S 3rd St and $6/hr at Lewis Street garage at 321 S Casino Center Blvd. The rates for the Plaza Hotel are just $10 on Sunday but they are $25 on Friday and Saturday. 

WHAT WILL THE ARTISTS DO? Both artists will be signing and adding original hand embellishments/highlights to all of their purchased prints turning it into a one of a kind original at no charge. This adds $250 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 artist Dominic Glover are free. However, there is a cost for autographs by the celebrity voice actors which are available to purchase at the event.

ARE KIDS ALLOWED? This event is 100% Kid & Stroller Friendly!

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" print of their choice valued at $40. 

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 50% handmade or more 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 john@amazingartexpo.com. See you there!