The 9th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention is coming up in only a few more months! This year we have a number of new additions to the show, including our move down to the Back Bay Boston SHERATON HOTEL, a FULL FOUR DAYS over Labor Day Weekend, and a whole new roster of seminars, performances, and events!

However, in order to make our 2010 show the biggest and best one yet we need YOUR help! We are currently seeking volunteers to join our street team in fliering and advertising as well as volunteers to work at the show over Labor Day weekend. If you are interested in helping out, send us an email to witchcityink@gmail.com, give us a call at 978.744.9393, or stop by our Salem, Massachusetts shop (186-3 Essex St.) and let us know what you can help out with, what your availability is, and what your contact information is.

All volunteers will receive free entrance and t-shirts in exchange for helping us promote the all-new 2010 show. However, our positions are limited so contact us today to join the volunteer team and help us make this year’s show the best it can be!

Last Thursday, Natan was invited to participate in a discussion of Massachusetts tattooing at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Boston. The forum coincided with the ICA’s exhibit of the work of famed Mexican tattooist, Dr. Lakra and touched upon the history, legalization, and changing social climate of tattooing in Boston and it’s outlying areas.

Lakra’s work will be on display at the museum through September 6th and the audio files from Natan’s discussion (On Pins and Needles: Tattooing in Massachusetts) are currently available for free download from the ICA’s website. Head on over to check out some selections from Dr. Lakra’s exhibit, learn more about the show, and hear what Natan had to say about tattooing.

Thank you to the ICA and Dr. Lakra for inviting Natan, as well as the rest of his staff, to come down and participate in such a great event!

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click on the above link to visit the ICA website

On Pins & Needles: Tattooing in Massachusetts
Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Although tattooing was first introduced to Bostonians in the 1840s, it was just 10 years ago that a Massachusetts ban on tattooing (except by medical physicians) was deemed unconstitutional by a Suffolk Superior Court judge. Helping to overthrow this ban was Sarah Wunsch, staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts. Join Wunsch, Boston Tattoo Convention producer Natan Alexander, and exhibition curator Pedro Alonzo for a look back at the commonwealth’s long and complicated history with this art form.

$10 general admission; $8 ICA and ACLU members, students, and seniors. ACLU member discount available for on-site sales only.

BONUS! Before the talk, join Mexican tattoo artist Dr. Lakra and exhibition curator Pedro Alonzo in the galleries for a conversation about Dr. Lakra’s ICA exhibition and the role of tattooing in his art. Tour begins at 6:00 p.m. in the exhibition; free admission to the galleries.

The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210

www.icaboston.org

Join us at the Boston Hard Rock Cafe on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 for the first year of Rock Your Ink: A Tattoo and Body Art Showcase!!! This free public event will highlight a variety of great Massachusetts tattoo studios. Read more about the event below and make sure to join us for what promises to be a good time!

ROCK YOUR INK: Tattoo & Body Art Showcase

Venue:
Hard Rock Cafe
22-24 Clinton St.
Boston, MA 02109

Date:
4/13/2010

Time:
06:00 PM

Cost:
Free

Age:
18+

Description:
Join us for
Rock Your Ink
Hard Rock Cafe Boston’s 1st annual Tattoo & Body Art Showcase
Tuesday, April 13th @ 6:00pm
Ages 18+
No cover

View the work of talented tattoo artists from around New England and chat with representatives from:

Boston Tattoo Convention
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Tattoo – Chicopee, MA
Ink Jam Tattoo Studio – Arlington, MA
Mass Ink Custom Tattooing – East Bridgewater, MA
Off the Map Tattoo – Easthampton, MA
Out of the Dark World Tattoo & Gallery – Worcester, MA
Stingray Body Art – Allston, MA
TattooNOW.com
Unholy Grail Tattoo Inc – Worcester, MA
Visions Tattoo, Piercing & Art Gallery – Medway, MA
Witch City Ink – Salem, MA

Enter for a chance to win cool prizes and enjoy complimentary appetizers for the first hour, provided by Hard Rock Cafe.

For more information about attending or participating,
please contact Ashley at 617-424-7625
or ashley_gonyaw@hardrock.com.

Click on the following link to check out the Hard Rock Cafe site and learn more about the upcoming event:
http://www.hardrock.com/Locations/Cafes3/events.aspx?LocationID=101&MIBenumID=3&EventID=41625

Telephone:
+1-617-424-7625
Address:
We’ve Moved! Our new address is:
Hard Rock Cafe Boston
22-24 Clinton St.
Boston, MA 02109

The 9th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention (produced by Witch City Ink) is coming up on September 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th 2010 at the Boston Back Bay Sheraton Hotel! As has been the tradition for the past 8 years, artists, collectors, shops, vendors, performers, and people from all walks of life will descend upon Boston over labor day weekend for four full days of art, tattoos, contests, music, performances, entertainment, vendors, shopping, and more. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on this year’s show as we post it up onto our website (www.bostontattooconvention.com) and on our myspace (www.myspace.com/bostontattooconvention) and get ready for our most exciting year yet!