The Richmond Tattoo & Arts Festival will celebrate 35 years in American tattoo history this October 20-22, 2023. Ink Master judge and internationally acclaimed tattoo artist Ryan Ashley will return as the festival’s headlining artist. This is the only tattoo...

In an ever-evolving industry, many styles of tattooing have taken the internet by storm, but one that hasn’t lost its virality is the art of stippling. This particular style is characterized by its use of small dots to form patterns, images, shapes, and shading. Known...

If all the action inside isn’t enough, join attendees outside as they witness muralists hailing from around the world to create one-of-a-kind pieces for a cause. The Giving Arts Foundation returns as this year’s Tattoo, Art & Music Festival Live Art for Charity...

The Richmond Tattoo, Art & Music Festival returns after a two-year hiatus featuring VH1's Black Ink star Melody Mitchell. She joins 150 artists from around the world who are coming to Richmond October 21-23, 2022. Mitchell is known for her creative color approach...

We're so excited that the Richmond Tattoo Festival is coming up soon on October 21-23! We can't wait to join together again after two years. More than 150 tattoo artists from around the world will join us here--each one a small business in their own right. Dozens of...

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...

Meet our New Non-profit: The Giving Arts Foundation Throughout the weekend of the festival, you’ll be able to watch hundreds of artists creating and producing in real time. In addition to more than 150 tattoo artists, several muralists will join the movement. You can...

Meet Sterling Hundley If you Google “Sterling Hundley,” you’ll find a lot of hyphens in this artist’s name.  He’s certainly earned them. From murals to exhibitions, book covers to magazines, Sterling’s little black book of clients merits high praise, including The...

As an artist, Charles Berger is known to wear many hats. In addition to owning Two Pillars Tattoos in Richmond, he’s a sign painter, muralist, and of course, a tattoo artist. His tattooing style leans into the neo-traditional world with nods to American...