All Artists must be approved & invited to particapte.
We have an extensive list of amazing tattoo artists who attend our shows annually. Any shops that particpated in previous events are invited to
apply now. Please see the application below.
Inquiries can be sent to terra@tlc-strategies.com
NEW ARTIST REQUESTS:
Want to be considered for the show? ...please send pictures of your tattoo work, vendor product or weblinks to steve@calgarytattoos.com
**Please see information on Bloodborn Pathogens Certificate below.
PLEASE NOTE:
- No Tattoo Kit Suppliers permitted
- No Tattoo Studios offering classes
- No Apprenctices or Jr. Artists permitted to tattoo at the Show. Experienced Artists only
(2years experience and up) - thank you!
- Only REGISTERED artists (listed on the application) can tattoo at the event.
Payment must accompany the application in order to be considered.
Please note:
Only artists that register on the application may tattoo at the show.
Registered Artists must have an accepted Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate from one of the below:
We do not accept:
Payment must accompany the application in order to be considered
NEW
Due to several incidents at past shows, we are now implementing a rule that each artist will need a bloodborne pathogens certificate. The safety of clients and show staff are of
utmost importance and with recent incidents such as used needles in garbage cans, improper set-ups and cross contamination issues, we will now require each artist to present a
certificate to be considered and to register.
Going forward the application process will require and note information from each artist for an accepted Bloodborne Pathogens course, and only artists with acceptable certificates
will be permitted.
Acceptable certificates include:
Certificates must be within 2 years of the show date and be from a tattoo specific course.
(Workplace bloodborne will not be suffice).
Acceptable certificates include:
Health Educators | Progressive Mentorship | Cleanbodyart.com | Protraintings.com | Compliance Training Online | Cathy Montie Body Art | Body Art Training Group
Anyone needing to complete a course can reach out to any of these companies.
Cleanbodyart.com is an online course and has a discount code below.
Bloodborne Pathogens & Sterilization Basics
https://www.cleanbodyarts.com/
2.5 hours of video content with certificate upon completion.
regular $150.00 plus gst.
Tattoo & Arts Festival special $95.00 plus gst.
Use Promo Code: calgaryfest
We are working to continue raise the bar at the Calgary & Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festivals providing quality standards and delivering an outstanding secure experience for
everyone.
Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive a confirmation within 48hrs of your submission.
After acceptance, all Show information will be sent via email.
In order to tattoo on-site, every artist in attendance must complete the Artist Waiver & Safety Agreement.
The Agreement will be forwarded with your confirmation, and also with your Show information.
Social media listings from participating artists will be posted on the Alberta Tattoo & Arts Festival pages once the Agreement has been submitted. This Agreement is in addition to the onsite AHS approval each booth is required to have.
All Show information is additionally posted on the website.
Artists will be listed on the website in order of registration.
Please make sure any submitted images are of the artists work, not a headshot.
Also ensure all images are clear and orientated correctly (ie: not sideways), as we do not have time to edit images.
If you do not send a picture we can not guarantee inclusion on the website.
Images are to be uploaded on the application below. Please include social links.
All International Artists must pay an Immigration Fee (on application) to be registered for work in Canada at the Show. This fee is $230 per artist.
We will assist with this process upon registration.
Immigration and work permit inquiries can be sent to steve@calgarytattoos.com
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OCTOBER 17-19, 2025
Early Booking Pricing April 1, 2025
*Early pricing valid only if balance is paid by October 1, 2025*
1. E-transfer
2. Visa/Mastercard (4% surcharge fee applies) contact us for details
50% payment required to secure location upon signing
Booth space will be allocated first come first serve.
We review each artist listed on the application. Please do not submit headshots.
Please note that apprentices and junior artists are not permitted to tattoo at the show.
Experienced artists only please! (minium of 2 years)
We will review your application and send you a confirmation within 48 hours.
***STUDIOS REQUESTING MORE THAN 6 ARTISTS PLEASE EMAIL DIRECT terra@tlc-strategies.com ***
*** YOU MUST SELECT ETRANSFER TO SUBMIT***
*if the THANK YOU Message does not pop up - the application has NOT gone through. Please make sure it is submitted.
Any issues using the application above, please contact
terra@tlc-strategies.com
Email transfers and questions to be sent to terra@tlc-strategies.com
Etransfers prompted for a password use TATTOO |
Visa/Mastercard - 4% surcharge applies
please request an invoice on your application
email us direct for credit card inquiries
50% Payment due upon signing *Balance September 1, 2024*