Free Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Event: Atlanta GA

Name: Free Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Event: Atlanta GA
Start: 2024-11-22T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-24T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown

Date & Time

Fri Nov 22 2024 at 06:00 pm to Sun Nov 24 2024 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown | Atlanta, GA

Free Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Event: Atlanta GA

Details

Welcome to the free art & cosplay expo at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown with 3 days filled of all things Anime, Disney, Alice in Wonderland, Horror, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Harry Potter along with exciting Celebrity Voice actors from One Piece, Miraculous and many more. Plus we have a Nationally Recognized Artist and super cool cosplayers. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast. And 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.
Discount Parking & right off Marta's North Ave Station: See FAQ section below for details.
Cosplay Contests: Don't put away those Halloween costumes quite yet. We have valuable 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes. See FAQ Section below for details. Note: Cosplay is completely optional & not required to attend this event.
3 Days Only! November 22-24th: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown: 590 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Meet David Sobolov - Voice Actor for Kaido in "One Piece", Gorilla Grodd on The CW Network drama The Flash, Volibear in League of Legends for Riot Games, Blitzwing in the Paramount feature Bumblebee, The Centurion in the Fox feature Alita: Battle Angel, and Drax in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy animated series, Black Knight Garridan in Fortnite, Black Bishop in Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Experience for LucasArts, Shockwave on Transformers Prime, Upgrade and Vin Ethanol on Ben 10, Dr. Fate in Injustice 2, The Arbiter in Halo Wars, and Lobo in Young Justice from Warner Brothers Animation. David will be signing autographs all 3 days, all hours of event.
Meet Ezra Weisz: a prolific voice actor known for his work as a director and voices for Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, Outlaw Star, The Big O, Rave Master, Power Rangers: Wild Force and Scryed. He is also well known for his past voice work in Saban live-action shows. Ezra will be present all hours on Saturday and Sunday (not Friday), including early VIP times.
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.
FEATURING THE ART OF:
ANIME
GAME
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
DISNEY
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 23rd. 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 for 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 and any products or services offered by voice actors. 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 free. However, there is a cost for autographs by the celebrity voice actors which are available to purchase at the event.
WHERE DO I PARK AND HOW MUCH? Parking is just $6 for 6 hours at the secure indoor parking garage at "Winship Emory Midtown" at 575 W Peachtree St NW which is directly across the street from the Crowne Plaza Hotel. When driving on Peachtree St NW (which is one-way), you'll see the entrance to the Crowne Plaza on the left side. Immediately across the street on the right side you will see the parking garage for "Winship Emory Midtown" - Enter the driveway on the right for "Patient and Visitor Parking." The left side entrance is for the loading dock and you do not want to park there. You will then receive a parking ticket at the gate.
WHAT STATION IS CLOSEST FOR MARTA? The Crowne Plaza is directly across the street from Marta's North Avenue station at 713 West Peachtree St, NW Atlanta.
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.
HOW MUCH ARE AUTOGRAPHS/PHOTOS WITH THE VOICE ACTORS? Purchasing autographs here on our Tixr page guarantees your autograph at the event, even if the limited amount of autographs sellout, which they typically do. Standard autographs are $40 each. Your autograph purchase also guarantees you the option to add additional signatures with this voice actor and/or the opportunity to upgrade your signature to include larger prints, Funkos, swords, statues, quotes/doodles, voice/video recording and selfies. Those prices will be determined at the event itself and you can pay the difference for those upgrades at the voice actor's table. You may bring to the event your own product(s) to be signed including print(s),Funkos, swords, etc. Keep in mind, this is also an art expo and there will be lots of super cool prints relevant to the voice actors available to purchase and have signed at the event. For this reason, we encourage you to take a look at the art show first before getting in line with the voice actors.
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 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 [email protected]. See you there!