CALGARY Fall 2024  ||  APPLY FOR A BOOTH


IMPORTANT **SCAM ALERT**

The Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival does NOT use:  thecalgarytattooartsfestival@gmail.com
or  Payoneer payment processing

a current scam using the above email is impersonating the show, TLC Business Strategies & Alberta Bound Productions trying to sell booth locations.
We are working with Calgary Police and fraud investigators to put an end to this phishing scheme. 

IMPORTANT ARTIST INFORMATION

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 TO THE TATTOO SHOW ARTISTS:
Want to be considered for the show? ...please send pictures of your tattoo work, vendor product or weblinks to steve@calgarytattoos.com

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 we do not permit:

  • Apprenctices or Jr. Artists to tattoo at the Show
    ARTISTS MUST HAVE 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE MINIMUM
  • Tattoo Kit Suppliers
  • Tattoo Studios offering classes
  • Tattoo booths to sell retail products, unless it is Shop merchandise
  • Payment must accompany the application in order to be considered
  • Only artists that register on the application may tattoo at the show

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

  • Draped table at front of booth for display items
  • Plastic covered table in back to work off of
  • Garbage cans and bags
  • Folding chairs (tattoo beds are not provided, but can be rented)
  • Power and power bars
  • Eikon device convention pack (all basic supplies needed to tattoo)
  • Nitrile gloves
  • Disposable wash bottle with sterile water
  • Sterile water for rinse cups
  • Rinse cups
  • Paper towel
  • Surface disinfectant
  • Release forms and aftercare sheets
  • Purklenz skin cleanser
  • Banner hooks
  • Disposable aprons
  • Use of ink station with eternal, silverback, industry & true colour.
  • On the Website, pictures of each artists work will be posted alphabetically, by first name.
    Images provided with the application will be used.
    Images will be posted as shops register.
  • 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. 

  •  Images posted on the facebook, instagram or tiktok are selected from submissions from the Artist Waiver & Safety Agreement. 

 RETAIL VENDORS APPLICATION

CALGARY ONLINE ARTIST APPLICATION   **FALL EDITION**

Payment Options:

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*

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