Welcome to Hilton Albany for 3 days filled of all things Anime, Game & Pop Culture featuring awesome art & super cool cosplayers. Meet the voice behind Kaido from One Piece! You'll find the magic world of art featuring Anime, Game, Disney, Horror, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter 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!
FREE 9"x12" Prints by tagging someone on Instagram or SHARING this event on your Facebook Timeline at amazingartexpo. Get another free print by liking and following our Instagram & Facebook page!
Discounted event parking at $10 - See FAQ for more parking info!
3 Days Only! August 1-3, 2025: Friday 6-9 pm (VIPs may enter at 5:00 pm), Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm (VIPs may enter at 11 am).
Hilton Albany: 40 Lodge Street Albany, NY, 12207
OPTIONAL VIP TICKET GETS YOU:
~ Complimentary 12"x16" Premium VIP Print of your choice (Valued at $40)
~ 1 Hour Early Access (All 3 Days) - Skip the Lines and Meet the Voice Actors First!
~ Exclusive VIP Panel with David Sobolov & Derek Mears - Saturday only at 11 am!
- Children may accompany a parent without needing a VIP ticket.
Meet David Sobolov: Voice Actor for Emperor 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, Drax in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy animated series, and Black Knight Garridan in Fortnite, 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. ~ Signing all 3 days!
Meet Derek Mears: best known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th (2009) and Swamp Thing in DC Universe’s Swamp Thing, Derek has also played the Predator in Predators and appeared in Hatchet III, Twin Peaks: The Return, and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. ~ Signing all 3 days!
FEATURING THE ART OF:
ANIME
GAME
HORROR
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
DISNEY
STAR WARS
MARVEL
DC COMICS
HARRY POTTER
LORD OF THE RINGS
PARODY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):
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 45,000 followers on Facebook, 18,000 on Instagram and have been in business since 2016. We have hosted over 100 events during that time.
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 2nd. 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.
WHERE DO I PARK: Event self-parking at the hotel is just $10! On-street parking is free during weekends after 5 pm! Get the "ParkAlbany" app for more parking options downtown.
WHAT'S THE CLOSEST TRANSIT STATION? The hotel is located directly right off the State/Downtown Station bus line at State St. & Lodge St.
WHAT WILL THE ARTIST DO? The featured artists will be signing and adding original hand embellishments/highlights to all of their 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.
ARE KIDS ALLOWED? This event is 100% Kid & Stroller Friendly!
HOW DO I GET AN AUTOGRAPH FROM THE VOICE ACTORS? Both voice actors will be present at the event all 3 days including VIP hours Friday 5:00-9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 6 pm. Autographs may be purchased at the event (voice actor's booth) using cash, credit card or Apple Pay. 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 actors 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 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
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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.
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