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🎌 Graphic Worlds: The Art of Anime
Where Fandom Becomes Fine Art – July 19 & 20th 10-5 PM
This summer, Imagine Museum, METROCON, and Tampa Bay Comic Con invite you to explore anime, comics, and storytelling reimagined as fine art. Graphic Worlds blends jaw-dropping glassworks, immersive multimedia, and iconic pop culture in a dynamic celebration of fandom.
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🖼️ The Exhibition
• Rare and exclusive works from top global artists
• Glass art meets anime and comics
• Immersive, next-level storytelling
💥 Fandom Face-Off: Who’s the Ultimate Anime Fan?
Join the live weekend showdown at Imagine Museum in St. Pete, FL featuring:
🕹️ Each Session Includes:
1️⃣ Cosplay Contest – Strut your stuff with music, quotes, or scene recreations
2️⃣ Trivia Battle – Lightning rounds test your anime IQ—winners from each session face off on Sunday!
📅 Event Schedule
SATURDAY, JULY 19
🎭 Themed Competitions:
🕙 10:00 – 11:30 AM – Shinobi Showdown (Naruto)
🕞 3:30 – 5:00 PM – Moonlight Magic (Sailor Moon)
🕞 3:30 – 4:30 PM – Pokémon GO: Trainer Throwdown at Imagine Museum
🎶 Live Entertainment:
• Rebecca Cosas Harpist: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🍽️ Outdoor Food Vendors:
🔥 Korean BBQ Tent: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🍞 Nam’s Sandos – Japanese Comfort Foods: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
– Katsu, Fruit, and Egg Sandos
– Japanese Curry, Spam Musubi, Seasoned Fries
SUNDAY, JULY 20
🎭 Themed Competitions:
🕙 10:00 – 11:30 AM – Plus Ultra Power (My Hero Academia)
🕦 12:00 – 1:30 PM – Straw Hat Spirit (One Piece)
🕒 2:30 – 4:30 PM – Ultimate Anime Fan: Cross-Fandom Showdown
🕞 3:30 – 4:30 PM – Pokémon GO: Trainer Throwdown at Imagine Museum
🍽️ Outdoor Food Vendors:
🔥 Korean BBQ Tent: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🍞 Nam’s Sandos – Japanese Comfort Foods: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Admission includes most events (aside from prebooked workshops – sold separately) + full museum access:
