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Tattoo of the Day

Daily Competition

FREE entry. Register at the Competitions Registration Booth in the Upstairs Ballroom.

 

Friday – All tattoos must be registered by 10:30pm. Competition starts at 11:00pm.

Saturday – All tattoos must be registered by 10:30pm. Competition starts at 11:00pm.

Sunday – All tattoos must be registered by 5:30pm. Competition starts at 6:00pm.

 

*2026 Schedule TBD (Sold out shows may be excluded)

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Judging Criteria

Tattoos must be started and completed on the day that the competition is being held!

 

NO tattoos from previous days

and

NO tattoos that were started before the doors opened (2:30pm)

 

1st Place Prizes

Artist – 1st Place Trophy

    • Critical Torque Machine
    • Saniderm Prize Package (1 x Extra Large (10.2 in x 8 yd) Flex (Matte) Tattoo Bandage Roll, 2 x Medium (6 in x 8 in) Original (Gloss) Tattoo Bandage 3-Packs, 1 x 4.0 oz Unscented Tattoo Glide, 1 x Large 2.0 oz Original Tattoo Aftercare Balm)
    • $30 Voucher to Show Your Ink Fashions (Friday & Sunday)
    • Organ in a Jar by Belladona’s Beauties and Baubles (Saturday)

 

Client – $250 Gift Certificate to Loose Screw Tattoo (Richmond, VA)

 

2nd Place Prizes

Artist – 2nd Place Trophy

    • Saniderm Prize Package (1 x Large (8 in x 8 yd) Flex (Matte) Tattoo Bandage Roll, 2 x Medium (6 in x 8 in) Original (Gloss) Tattoo Bandage 3-Packs, 1 x 4.0 oz Unscented Tattoo Glide)
    • Organ in a Jar by Belladona’s Beauties and Baubles (Saturday)

 

Client – $100 Gift Certificate to Loose Screw Tattoo (Richmond, VA)

 

3rd Place Prizes

Artist – 3rd Place Trophy

    • Saniderm Prize Package (1 x Personal (10.2 in x 2 yd) Flex (Matte) Tattoo Bandage Roll, 2 x Medium (6 in x 8 in) Original (Gloss) Tattoo Bandage 3-Packs, 1 x 4.0 oz Unscented Tattoo Glide)
    • Organ in a Jar by Belladona’s Beauties and Baubles (Saturday)

 

Client – $50 Gift Certificate to Loose Screw Tattoo (Richmond, VA)

 

Judges

Durb Morrison

Josh Payne

Ryan Ashley (Saturday & Sunday)

 

Sunday

Lalo Yunda

 

Judged Based On

  • Skin Trauma
  • Saturation
  • Composition
  • Smooth Gradients
  • Creativity
  • Color Palette
  • Line Quality

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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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