Events and Contests


    All events will take place in the Medallion Ballroom.
    Judges for contests are on a TBA basis.
    Trophies will be awarded to the artists and prizes to the wearers.

    Friday, March 19, 2010.
    Convention hours: 3:00 PM-11:00PM

                    9:00AM-2:00PM : Convention set-up, tables, chairs, banners, etc by Spectrum

                    1:00PM-3:00PM : Artists and vendors booth set-up

                    3:00PM : Doors open to the public

                    10:30PM : Contest-Tattoo of the Day, 1st place only

                    11:00PM : Convention closes

    Saturday, March 20, 2010.
    Convention hours: 12:00PM-11:00PM

                    11:00AM-12:00PM : Artist and vendor booth set-up

                    12:00PM : Convention doors open to the public

                    1:00PM-2:00PM : Marketing seminar by Jim Rose

                    6:00PM-6:45Pm : Contest- Best use of black line within a tattoo, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

                    7:00PM-7:45PM : Contest- Best use of minimal black line within a tattoo, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
    7:00PM - 11:00PM : Entertainment - Coal Town Rounders

                    8:00PM-8:45PM : Contest- Handmade Tattoo Machine, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

                    10:30PM : Contest - Tattoo of the day, 1st place only

                    11:00PM: Convention closes

     

    Sunday March 21, 2010.
    Convention hours: 12:00PM-8:00PM

                    11:00AM-12:00PM : Artist and vendor booth set-up

                    3:00PM-3:45PM : Contest - Best traditionally influenced tattoo, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

                    4:00PM-4:45PM : Contest - Best asian art influenced tattoo, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

                    5:00PM-5:45PM : Contest - Best realism within a tattoo, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

                    7:30PM-8:00PM : Contest - Tattoo of the day, 1st place only

                    8:00PM : Contest - Best of Show, 1st place only

    8:00PM : Convention closes

    Contest Descriptions:

                    Handmade Tattoo Machine Contest: Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Any machine constituting handmade applications ie., frame casting/carving/CNC'ed, coil winding, knowledge of taps and dies, etc. Machines will be judged three characteristics, smooth running ability or cleanliness of a ten minute run at optimum running speed, practicality within the workplace and innovation of design. Machines constructed from frames not built by the entrant will not be accepted. Free to enter for convention artists, vendors and attendees. $10.00 entrance fee for anyone not attending the convention.

                    Best use of Line Work Contest: Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Constituting large and small tattoos or any tattoo of which the basis for is black or colored bold lines. The judging being based on the consistency of the line work.The judging being based on clarity or readability of the tattoo and the technical application of the tattoo. Free to enter for convention artists, vendors and attendees. $10.00 entrance fee for anyone not attending the convention.

                    Best use of Minimal Line Work Contest: Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Constituting large and small tattoos; including portraiture work, realism or any tattoo with a minimal amount of lines used or no lines at all. The judging being based on clarity or readability of the tattoo and the technical application of the tattoo. Free to enter for convention artists, vendors and attendees. $10.00 entrance fee for anyone not attending the convention.

                    Best Traditionally Influenced Tattoo Contest: Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Constituting large and small tattoos; including sailor jerry inspired work, bold line work and a simpler style of shading and color. The judging being based on clarity or readability of the tattoo and the technical application of the tattoo.

                    Best Asian Art Influenced Tattoo Contest: Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Constituting large and small tattoos; including work in which the basis of the design was inspired by Asian art or mythology. The judging being based on clarity or readability of the tattoo and the technical application of the tattoo. Free to enter for convention artists, vendors and attendees. $10.00 entrance fee for anyone not attending the convention.

                    Best Realism with in a Tattoo Contest: Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Constituting large and small tattoos; including color or black and grey work. An understanding of the minimal use of line work and an understanding of light and dimension should be apparent in the tattoo work. The judging being based on clarity or readability of the tattoo and the technical application of the tattoo. Free to enter for convention artists, vendors and attendees. $10.00 entrance fee for anyone not attending the convention.

                    Tattoo of the Day Contest: Awards 1st place only but takes place once once a day, each day of the convention. Contest only open to tattoo convention artists, vendors and attendees. Any tattoo done at the convention or worn by convention participants may be entered.

                    Best of Show Contest: 1st place only and takes place only on Sunday. Award given to the artist who has created a tattoo that exemplifies the highest knowledge of tattooing. Based on the quality of work seen created throughout the weekend, an understanding from the artist of overall cleanliness and professionalism in the tattoo environment and a considered "overall" vote from convention attendees.

    Entertainment

    Throughout the weekend you can expect side show entertainment from the Jim Rose Circus . For more information on the Jim Rose Circus please checkout www.jimrosecircus.com. 

    On Saturday you can expect to here the bluegrass inspired music of the Coal Town Rounders. For more information on this great NEPA band please checkout www.facebook.com/coaltownrounders.