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Black & Gray Tattoo – Large

Saturday, October 18th

All tattoos must be registered by 5:30pm. Competitions begins at 6pm.

To enter, register at the Competitions Registration booth in the upstairs ballroom. Each entry cost $20. VIP Passes get free entries.

Judging Criteria

151 sq. inches or larger (Leg/Arm Sleeves, Back Pieces, Full Front Torsos and Full Rib Pieces (Armpit to Knee), etc.). Tattoo must be at least 80% Black and Gray. Tattoo must be completely healed.

1st Place Prizes

  • Artist – 1st Place – 2025 Trophy, Grip Tape by True Tubes, 4oz – 3 bottle Black & Gray Wash Set from Chroma
  • Client – $250 Gift Certificate to Loose Screw Tattoo (Richmond, VA), Mad Rabbit After Care Package, A Curiosity Jar from Hallowed Ashes

2nd Place Prizes

  • Artist – 2nd Place – 2025 Trophy, Grip Tape by True Tubes
  • Client –$100 Gift Certificate to Loose Screw Tattoo (Richmond, VA), Mad Rabbit After Care Package

3rd Place Prizes

  • Artist – 3rd Place – 2025 Trophy
  • Client –$50 Gift Certificate to Loose Screw Tattoo (Richmond, VA), Mad Rabbit After Care Package

Judges

Steve Tefft

Owen Paulls

Kevin Laroy

Ryan Ashley

Judged Based On

  • Saturation
  • Line Quality
  • Smoothness of Fades
  • Composition
  • Respect of Light
  • Legibility
  • Creativity
  • How it Fits on the Body

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Become a Volunteer

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(All volunteers will receive a Free Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention T-Shirt for helping out)
How many hours would you like to volunteer over the weekend?
When are you able to help 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)
What events/Locations would you be willing to hand out flyers at?
(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)
Where are you comfortable working?
What type of work do you prefer to do?
Have you volunteered with us before?

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.
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(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)
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(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

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