Join us for the winter edition of the NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar, featuring vendors, anime-inspired art, and festive activities. Discover the Triangle’s vibrant anime community and find the perfect gift or treat yourself! 

Marketplace is free and runs from 10am-8pm

Additional Events are Ticketed

J-Fashion of Ghost Bunny: Making Japanese Street Fashion a Global Venture

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Cottonbook Designer Talk: Seeking Magic in Daily Wear

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Triangle Choir Club and The Last Blossom

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Student Art Opportunity: NCMA Loves Anime Digital Slideshow

Students are invited to submit anime-inspired artwork to be part of a digital slideshow to be shown at the NCMA Loves Anime program held on Saturday, December 19 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Work can be in any medium. These works will be displayed digitally during the NCMA Loves Anime event. You will not need to bring the work to the museum. This is not a competition and is open to young artists up to age 18.

Participating artists can check in at the Student Artists table at the event to receive some NCMA swag.

Deadline for submission is Sunday, December 13, 2026

View the submission form for more information.