Nominations Open to Crown the Best Tattoo Artists in Virginia 

February 23, 2020

We want to shine a spotlight on your favorite tattoo artists in Virginia! Nominate as many as 3 talented ink magicians to be in the running for this year’s BEST of VA. Your nominations will be up for two awards: Judges’ Choice (judged by a panel of tattoo artists) and People’s Choice (voted by you!).

Judges’ Choice will receive $500 in cash and prizes!

People’s Choice will receive $300 in cash and prizes!

Nominations start February 1st, 2020, and end March 15th, 2020. Voting starts April 1st, 2020. The winners will be announced on Sunday, October 18th, 2020 at the Richmond Tattoo, Art and Music Festival.
Tattoo Artists nominated must be licensed tattoo artists in Virginia.

Want us to contact you when nominations are open? Sign up below!

Become an Exbihitor

Artist Submission

Artist Contact Form

Artist Submission

Become a Volunteer

(All volunteers will receive a Free Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention T-Shirt for helping out)
(For every hour that you Volunteer at the Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention, Loose Screw Tattoo will give you free tattoo time. On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Morning and Monday Morning you will receive $15 of FREE TATTOO TIME for every hour worked and on Friday Evening, Saturday and Sunday you will receive $10 of FREE TATTOO TIME per every hour worked)
(For every hour that you Volunteer to help the Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention, Loose Screw Tattoo will give you free tattoo time. You will receive $10 of FREE TATTOO TIME per every hour worked)

Book Your Hotel!

Book your Room at the Doubletree (SATURDAY SOLD OUT)

We’re taking over the DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond – Midlothian and we're sharing our convention discount with you! Stay the night, enjoy the full convention experience, but most importantly, party safe knowing you can have a drink or two and don’t have to drive.
(We will do our best to accommodate, however due to availability we cannot guarantee that we will be able to put you on your preferred floor)
(We will do our best to accommodate, however due to availability we cannot guarantee that we will be able to put you in your preferred room type. If we cannot get your preferred room, we will let you know immediately)
Each night is $193.80 + 3% processing fee. (Cancellations: 24 hours notice prior to check-in date is required. Cancellations after that point are subject to be charged a total of one night's stay. There is a $50 early check-out fee for any reservation that vacates the room early)
Saturday Night rooms are sold out. If you need a room for Saturday use the link on our website to book with the neighboring hotel the Residence Inn.

Official Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention Merchandise

(If you have purchased multiple T-Shirts then please list any additional sizes below.)
(If you have purchased multiple T-Shirts then please list any additional sizes below.)
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