Artist & Vendor FAQs

Q: How do I register for a booth?

A: All Registration requests must be submitted using the online registration form.

Q: What is Included in a Standard Booth ?

A: Booths are 8’ x 10’ and include: 2 Skirted 6′ Tables, 4 Chairs, 2 Artist/Vendor Passes (Non-Transferrable), Electricity (if needed –power strips available for $15), Trash Bin and Liner, Sharps Container & website portfolio highlight

Q: If I am a vendor, do I need to submit Health Department Paperwork?

A: No, vendors are not required to complete health department paperwork.

Q: Do you provide Distilled Water?

A: No, we do not provide distilled water. Please review the Checklist in your welcome packet for a comprehensive list on what to bring with you.

Q: Do you have massage tables available to rent/ buy?

A: No, we do not have massage tables available to rent or buy at the event.

Q: Do you provide Sharps containers?

A: Yes.

Important: At the end of the show, Sharps must be placed with a gloved hand in the BioWaste containers and sealed. Sealed sharps containers will be picked up at the end of the event and should be left on the table, in the booth.

Q: Do you provide consent forms?

A: Yes. QR codes will be available for scanning and completing consent forms.

Q: Is there an artist area for printing and stenciling needs?

A. Yes. There will be an artist station for printing designs and stencils the entire event

Q: What do I need to know about Tattoo contests?

A: Contest sign up will be located next to the Entertainment Stage. Signup ends 30 minutes prior to Judging.

Entry Fees: Tattoo of the Day/ Best In Show = $20, All other Contests = $15. Cash Only.

Size Parameters: Small = 4′ x 4′ and smaller Medium = Up to 8’ x 8’ Large = Up to 12′ x 12′

General Information/Rules

  • All judges are impartial and unbiased. All entries are considered fairly and equally upon their own merit.
  • The performing artists remain anonymous until awards are presented, judging is based solely on the technical and artistic qualities of each tattoo.
  • Winning artists and winning collectors will receive a plaque. Contest registration is open to all applicants whose artist is attending the convention
  • All Tattoo of the Day entrants must be performed by artists in attendance at the convention, started and completed on the day of the contest.
  • Best Of Show entrants must have been started and completed on any day(s) of the convention
  •  Both the tattoo artist and the collector must be present to receive their plaque for Tattoo of the Day & Best Of Show. The collector must be present for their plaque in all other categories. In the case that either is absent, trophies will be awarded to the runner up.
  • All submissions to the “Best Cover-Up” category must include a clear and publishable “before” photograph.