About this Event
Welcome UTK Students & Faculty to the Amazing Art Expo's Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Extravaganza with 3 days filled with of all things Anime, Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Horror, Alice in Wonderland, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Pop & Cosplay. Meet Bryce Papenbrook— the voice of Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan, Kirito in Sword Art Online, Inosuke in Demon Slayer, and many more! Plus, meet Eric Stuart AKA Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh! James, Brock, Squirtle & many others from "Pokemon!" You'll also meet nationally-acclaimed pop and grunge artist, Nastiya Grushovenko! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast.
UT STUDENTS & STAFF RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING (Simply Register Here & show your Student/Faculty ID at the Door):
- FREE 12"x16" Premium Print of your choice (sold at the event for $40). You'll have around 60 prints to choose from featuring Disney, Anime, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Alice in Wonderland, Horror & more.
- FREE Admission to the event
- Beat the crowds by getting 1 hour early access to the celebrities, artist, artwork & the event itself (good for all 3 days).
-Plus, share this event on Social Media & receive a FREE 9"x12" print of your choice. Use your phone to show proof you shared. for Facebook Event to Share.
3 Days Only! January 23-25, 2026: Friday 6-9 pm (UT VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (UT VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Hilton Knoxville: 501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902 in the "Cherokee Ballroom"
FREE Cosplay Contest on Saturday (cosplaying is optional at this event). See FAQ below for details.
FEATURING THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ART:
- ANIME
- STAR WARS
- MARVEL
- DISNEY
- ALICE IN WONDERLAND
- HORROR
- HARRY POTTER
- LORD OF THE RINGS
- PARODY
- DC COMICS
- GAME
SPECIAL GUESTS: AUTOGRAPHS SOLD AT THE DOOR
Meet : Bryce has performed in numerous video games, cartoons, and television shows. Some notable roles include Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan, Kirito in Sword Art Online, Inosuke Hashibira in Demon Slayer, Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist, Shirou Emiya in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Rokuro Enmado in Twin Star Exorcists, Adrien aka Cat Noir & Felix in Miraculous Ladybug, Meliodas, Zeldris & Love Helm in The Seven Deadly Sins, Fujita in Dorohedoro, Nahoya "Smiley" Kawata in Tokyo Revengers, Liebe in Black Clover, Silver in Team Sonic Racing & Hundreds More! ~Signing Saturday & Sunday Only! Last Call for Voice Actor Autographs is Sunday at 3:30 pm.
Meet : Voice Actor for Seto Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh! He was James, Brock, Squirtle, Charizard, Pokedex & many others from "Pokemon,"! Even voicing the Pirate King Gold Roger from "One Piece" and hundreds of other roles throughout his career which began in 1985. ~Attending Saturday and Sunday only! Last call for autographs Sunday at 4:30 pm.
Meet Voice Actress of Téa Gardner (Yu-Gi-Oh), Max & Neesha "Pokemon," Kirby & Spikehead "Kirby Right Back At Ya," Charmy Bee & Cosmo from "Sonic" and many more roles throughout her career. Amy will be signing autographs all 3 days of the event.
Meet : Born and raised in New York where he has been creating and studying art for his entire life. As a freelance artist Sean is self-taught in a wide variety of traditional mediums, ranging from charcoal, to colored pencils, to acrylic paint, sometimes all on the same piece. Through traveling the comic convention circuit for nearly a decade, his work is owned by some of the most famous names in the industry, including Tom Hiddleston, Oscar Issac, and much of the cast of the animated X-men series, including the voice of Wolverine, Cal Dodd. By keeping a wide array of influences, Sean’s work runs the gamut of many different styles; from photorealism, to expressive, to the entirely abstract, all in order to give the viewer a sense of something they have never seen before. Artist Sean Carlson will be signing all of his purchased artwork and will add original embellishments/highlights to his purchased prints turning your print into a one-of-a-kind original at no additional charge.
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? SHARE this event on any of your social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, X etc.) by January 24th. 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: Weekend parking is free in downtown Knoxville (municipal-owned garages only) which you can find by . The Hilton Knoxville also has an attached garage for $8 for 2 hours, $12 for 4 hours, and $16 for 6 hours of more! Attendees typically stay for 1-2 hours.
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.
WHAT WILL THE ARTIST DO? Nastiya Grushovenko will be signing and adding original hand embellishments/highlights to all of her purchased canvasses turning them into one-of-a-kind originals 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.
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 3:30 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 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.
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) 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 and this rule applies to children too. Just because your kids are cute, wearing Spiderman Pajamas or a Tshirt will not qualify them to enter. Winners will be judged on the creativity of their costumes including makeup and handmade materials, personality - especially pertaining to depicting your cosplay character, handmade items, makeup 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.) Contestants may participate both 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!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hilton Knoxville, 501 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, United States
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