Billy Eason Era 1
A Three-Year Hiatus
In 1993, after a three-year hiatus left the scene yearning for its return, Billy “The Bull” Eason stepped in and grabbed the Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival by the horns. Under his leadership, the convention exploded into one of the most sought-after tattoo events in the world, consistently drawing the absolute best talent the industry had to offer.
Billy Eason Era 1
A Three-Year Hiatus
In 1993, after a three-year hiatus left the scene yearning for its return, Billy “The Bull” Eason stepped in and grabbed the Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival by the horns. Under his leadership, the convention exploded into one of the most sought-after tattoo events in the world, consistently drawing the absolute best talent the industry had to offer.
1993
1st Annual
Billy Eason & Tony Olivas of B.I.R.D. PRODUCTION throw the first Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival.
1994
2nd Annual
1995
3rd Annual
1996
4th Annual
1997
5th Annual
1998
6th Annual
1999
7th Annual
2000
8th Annual
Got History?
We want to hear from you!
This timeline is meant to be a living document of this event’s rich history in Richmond, Virginia. It has been made possible with the help of many of you. If you have any additional info, stories, photos, memorabilia to add, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at eventcoordinator@richmondtattooconvention.com
1993
1st Annual
Billy Eason & Tony Olivas of B.I.R.D. PRODUCTION throw the first Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival.
1994
2nd Annual
1995
3rd Annual
1996
4th Annual
1997
5th Annual
1998
6th Annual
1999
7th Annual
2000
8th Annual
Got History?
We want to hear from you!
This timeline is meant to be a living document of this event’s rich history in Richmond, Virginia. It has been made possible with the help of many of you. If you have any additional info, stories, photos, memorabilia to add, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at eventcoordinator@richmondtattooconvention.com
1993
1st Annual
Billy Eason & Tony Olivas of B.I.R.D. PRODUCTION throw the first Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival.
1994
2nd Annual
1995
3rd Annual
1996
4th Annual
Got History?
We want to hear from you!
This timeline is meant to be a living document of this event’s rich history in Richmond, Virginia. It has been made possible with the help of many of you. If you have any additional info, stories, photos, memorabilia to add, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at eventcoordinator@richmondtattooconvention.com
