Event Date / Time: January 2-3, 2027
Saturday: 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
AnimeFiesta · 5th Anniversary
Celebrate 5 Years of AnimeFiesta Through Art!
Calling all talented artists and creative minds! Our Mascot Fan Art Contest is back for another year! After receiving so many amazing submissions last year, we’re excited to make this an annual tradition.
As AnimeFiesta celebrates its 5th Anniversary, we invite artists of all skill levels to bring our beloved mascots to life through their creativity!
- Submission period: November 10 – December 25, 2026
- Winners announced: December 30, 2026
- All participants: Two-day admission to SpringFest 2027
Prizes
- 1st Place: $200 CAD Cash Prize + Artist Alley Booth OR AnimeFiesta Event Tickets
- 2nd Place: $100 CAD Cash Prize + Artist Alley Booth OR AnimeFiesta Event Tickets
- 3rd Place: Exclusive MINISO Prize Bundle + AnimeFiesta Event Tickets
- All Participants: Two-day admission tickets to AnimeFiesta SpringFest 2027!
Meet Our Mascots: Nian & Hua
Nian (年): The white-haired girl, representing the New Year and the passing of each year. She has a distinctive red hair streak.
Hua (华): Nian’s older sister, representing happiness and joy. Her hair features a beautiful blue-to-purple gradient.
Together, Nian and Hua represent our wish for happiness throughout every year!
Special reminder: Hua also has an adorable raccoon companion! Please don’t forget to include it!
Our Mascot Character Sheets
Artwork Guidelines
We welcome all creative styles and interpretations, including:
- Full-body, half-body, chibi, and illustration designs.
- Seasonal themes, cultural inspirations, traditional outfits, fantasy concepts, and more.
- Creative variations in clothing, hairstyles, and settings.
Keep Their Signature Features
Please keep these signature features unchanged:
- Nian’s eye and hair colours, including her red hair streak.
- Hua’s eye colour and blue-to-purple gradient hair.
- Hua’s adorable raccoon companion must be included!
Let Your Imagination Run Wild
Let your imagination run wild while keeping their original identities recognizable!
Future Opportunities
Winning artwork may be featured in future AnimeFiesta promotional materials, event key visuals, cosplay costume projects, and potentially our upcoming magazine.
Selected artists may also have opportunities for long-term paid collaborations with AnimeFiesta on future creative projects.
Your artwork could become part of AnimeFiesta’s future!
How to Submit
Please send your completed artwork to AnimeFiesta.ca@gmail.com.
Email Subject: Mascot Fan Art Contest – [Your Name]
Please include:
- Your name / Artist name
- Contact information
- Social media links
- A short description of your artwork and creative concept
Celebrate With Us
We can’t wait to discover your creativity and celebrate AnimeFiesta’s 5th Anniversary together!
Let’s bring Nian & Hua to life!
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