2011 Tattoo Contest Schedule

General Information/Rules
1. All judges are impartial and unbiased. All entries are considered fairly and equally upon their own merit.
2. The performing artists remain anonymous until awards are presented, judging is based solely on the technical and artistic qualities of each tattoo.
3. The entrance fee for each contest is $10. Winning artists will receive a trophy and winning collectors will receive a plaque. Contest registration is open to all applicants.
4. All tattoos entered into the contests must be performed by artists in attendance at the convention.
5. Both the tattoo artist and the collector must be present to receive their trophies. In the case that either is absent, trophies will be awarded to the runner up.
6. All submissions to the “Best Cover-Up” category must include a clear and publishable “before” photograph.
7. Photographers from multiple tattoo and life-style magazines will be present to photograph contest winners and participants. The Boston Tattoo Convention reserves the right to publish these photographs for promotional and documental purposes.
8. May the best tattoo win!

2011 Contest Schedule
Please Note: All listed times are tentative and subject to change. Consult our twitter account for updates and announcements during the show.

Friday:
Tattoo of the Day (Registration 8-11 PM, with judging at 11 PM, and awards at 11:15 PM)

Saturday:
Registration for all contests closes at 7 PM, with judging at 8 PM, and awards at 9 pm.

Small Color
Small Black and Grey
Medium Color
Medium Black and Grey
Cover-Up (Clear “before” photo necessary)
Large Color
Large Black and Grey

Tattoo of the Day (Registration by 10 PM, judging at 10:30 PM, awards at 11 PM)

Sunday:
Registration for all contests begins at 7 PM, with judging at 8 PM, and awards at 9 pm.

Overall Female
Overall Male
Backpiece
Realistic
Traditional
Most Creative
Fine Art (Drawings, Paintings, Sculpture, etc.)

Tattoo of the Day (Registration by 10 PM, judging at 10:30 PM, awards at 11 PM)

Monday:

Tattoo of the Day (Registration by 7 PM, judging at 7 PM, awards at 8 PM)