Inked Mag Staff
September 8th, 2016
Announcing The 2016 Richmond Tattoo & Arts Festival
The Richmond Tattoo & Arts Festival is one of the oldest tattoo conventions in the world. It’s rich in tattoo history, and with 24 years running, it’s iconic to Richmond,…

The Richmond Tattoo & Arts Festival is one of the oldest tattoo conventions in the world. It’s rich in tattoo history, and with 24 years running, it’s iconic to Richmond, Virginia. The convention was started as a tattoo gathering by Billy Eason and has been attended by many legendary tattoo artists like, Lyle Tuttle, Tony Oliva, JD Crowe, Guy Aitchison, Paul Booth, Bob Tyrell to name a few.
This year the Jesse Smith from Loose Screw Tattoo and Kenny Brown from Jack Brown’s Tattoo Revival continue the legacy of this convention. The festival will continue to honor past traditions while adding some new and exciting event elements that are sure to inspire all who attend. In attendance will be over 150 of the best local and international tattoo artists, street artists & vendors.
New things for 2016: Street Art Festival, Pin-Up Competition, Art Seminars, Burlesque show, Fire Performances, Live Music and much more!
Details:
WHERE: The convention will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Midlothian.
WHEN:
Sept 30 – Oct 2
Friday: 3pm – 12am, Saturday: 12pm – 12am & Sunday: 12pm – 7pm.
WHY:
Because it is one of the best annual celebrations of tattoo art and culture in the Mid-Atlantic.
Pre-sale Ticket Prices:
Friday & Sunday: $20.00
Saturday: $25.00
Weekend ( 3-day): $55.00
Door Ticket Prices:
Friday & Sunday: $22.50
Saturday: $27.50
Weekend( 3-day): $60.00
A Sample of Attending Artists:





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