Seattle Tattoo Expo Goes Down This Weekend August 12-14
You may have noticed this already, but people in Seattle have a lot of tattoos. Mind blowing revelation, am I right? But seriously, go to any park anywhere in town on a sunny afternoon and you’ll be treated to a bevy of pictures permanently etched into flesh. We’re not just talking about baristas, bartenders, and band members here, either. At work the other day a grandmother pulled out her arm and showed me her three-quarter sleeve. It isn’t at all uncommon to see a guy in a suit with a little ink peeking from beneath the cuff of his shirt. Seattle is a town that truly celebrates body art across a wide range of demographics.
In that spirit, the Seattle Tattoo Expo goes down this weekend—Friday, August 12th through Sunday, August 14th—at Seattle Center. The expo will take over the Northwest Room at the Center, and features artists from all over the nation, not to mention those from just down the street. Individual artists as well as shops will fill more than 100 booths, there are going to be a variety of contests, and there are even seminars for practitioners that range from basic artistic techniques to the specifics of tattooing over mastectomies.
In addition to the activities at the convention itself, there are a wide variety of pre-expo events, after parties, art shows, and concerts happening in conjunction with the Seattle Tattoo Expo. Some of the musical acts scheduled to appear at Neumo’s on Capital Hill include names like High On Fire, The Sword, local favorites Lesbian, and tons more.
Founded by Damon Conklin, the owner of SuperGenius Tattoo, the Seattle Tattoo Expo is now in its 10th year, and, according to the website, “was formed with the primary goal of exposing new talent, showcasing existing fan favorites, and providing enthusiasts with gathering place to share their love for this enduring art form.” So go ahead, get tattooed, make an appointment, browse through portfolios, find a new artist, or just gawk at all the pretty pictures people have had indelibly etched into the flesh of your fellow Seattlites.
Below is a list of the scheduled events. But for news up to the minute news, ticket info, directions, photos, and a complete list of who will be at the Seattle Tattoo Expo, go to www.seattletattooexpo.com.
EVENT HOURS
Friday, August 12th 2:00PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, August 13th 12:00PM – 10:00PM
Sunday, August 14th 12:00PM – 8:00PMFRIDAY SCHEDULE
2:30 – Small Color Contest
3:30 – Double Dutch Empire
4:30 – Best Sleeve Contest
5:30 – Burlesque
6:00 – Best Traditional Contest
7:00 – Kitiera
7:30 – Best Leg Contest
9:00 – Tattoo of the DaySATURDAY SCHEDULE
1:00 – Large Color Contest
2:30 – Worst Tattoo Contest
3:30 – Burlesque
4:00 – Best Portrait Contest
5:00 – Live Music
6:00 – Best Back Contest
9:00 – Tattoo of the DaySUNDAY SCHEDULE
1:00 – Large Black and Grey Contest
2:00 – Best Overall Contest
3:00 – Burlesque
3:30 – Best Religious Contest
4:30 – Live Music
5:30 – Best Pin Up Contest
7:00 – Tattoo of the DayPRE-EVENTS
Thursday, August 11th
Opening Art Show
Caffe Vita
1005 E Pike Street
6:00pm – Midnight
VIP Lounge: Thurs-SatThursday, August 11th
Seattle Tattoo Expo’s 10th Anniversary Party
99.9 KISW Loud & Local presents
The Fucking Eagles
Steel Tigers of Death
Neumos
925 E Pike Street
Doors 8:00pm | Show 9:00pm
$12 ADV | $15 DOSAFTERSHOW EVENTS
Friday, August 12th
The Sword
Brothers of the Sonic Cloth
Curse of the North
Neumos
925 E Pike Street
Doors 8:00pm | Show 9:00pm
$18 ADV | $20 DOSSaturday, August 13th
High on Fire
Lesbian
Deadkill
Neumos
925 E Pike Street
Doors 8:00pm | Show 9:00pm
$18 ADV | $20 DOSSunday August 14th
Artist Closing Part
artCore Studios
5501a Airport Way South
8:00-Midnight
Invite Only
