Tattoo Convention
Conventions range in size and length, from very small shop sponsored conventions that last a day or two, to international organization sponsored events that span four days.
Tattoo Convention Types 1
Conventions are usually held over a weekend, and usually include contests (closed to official registrants only) and exhibit floors, where artists may be selling their merchandise or tattooing. The exhibit floor is usually open to the public on a one-day admission fee, for those who don’t want to pay the extra fee of registering.
Tattoo Convention Types 2
Most of the larger conventions are fairly well organized. While not in the same caliber as an academic conference (that might have many workshops, board meetings, poster sessions), convention organizers usually have arrangements with travel agencies and hotels, to provide a good deal for participants. This allows attendees to obtain a lower “convention rate” for both hotel and airfare.
Tattoo Convention Types 3
Convention rates vary: Registration for a national four-day convention may run around $30-$40, less for a shorter convention. Daily admission passes usually sell for about $10 per person and are only good for the day. Official registrants are usually given a color-coded hospital-style wristband, while those paying for just the day may get their hand stamped.
