Kansas City Tattoo Arts Convention

Start: May 13, 2016, 7 p.m.

End: May 16, 2016, 1 a.m.

Event at Kansas City Tattoo Arts Convention

The Villain Arts crew is back again for the 2nd Annual Kansas City Tattoo Arts Convention! May 13, 14th & 15th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108.
Meet and get tattooed on site by world famous tattoo artists. Special appearances by TV celebrities like Aaron Is and Kyle Dunbar from Ink Master, Alli Baker of Best Ink, The Black Ink Crew and more! Amazing performances everyone has come to expect from a Villain Arts event such as, Marlo Marquise and her daring burlesque act, Olde City Sideshow, live suspension & Alakazam the Human Knot!!! This show is not to be missed! Enjoy live painting, art shows, and unique vendors. Enter the Daily Tattoo contests featuring over 40 different categories. Come get tattooed onsite by over 200 of the world’s best artists tattooing live all weekend long, from over 150 tattoo shops. Ticket prices are $20 per day or $40 for the weekend. Tickets sold only at the show.

TATTOO CONTESTS:

$10 entry fee.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd trophies will be awarded as well as plaques for the artist.
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th trophies for Tattoo of the Day will be awarded as well as plaques for the artist. Tattoo of the Day is for work done from start to finish on that day only.

Friday
Judging begins at 11 PM

Tattoo of the Day (Color)
Tattoo of the Day (Black & Gray)

Saturday
Judging begins at 5 PM

Best Portrait (Color)
Best Portrait (Black & Gray)
Best Traditional
Most Unusual
Sacred Geometry
Male: Small Color (4” x 4” and smaller)
Male: Medium Color (Up to 8” x 8”)
Male: Large Color (Up to 12” x 12”)
Male: XL Color (Bigger than 12” x 12”)
Male: Small Black & Gray (4” x 4” smaller)
Male: Medium Black & Gray (Up to 8” x 8”)
Male: Large Black & Gray (Up to 12” x 12”)
Male: XL Black & Gray (Bigger than 12” x 12”)
Female: Small Color (4” x 4” and smaller)
Female: Medium Color (Up to 8” x 8”)
Female: Large Color (Up to 12” x 12”)
Female: XL Color (Bigger than 12” x 12”)
Female: Small Black & Gray (4” x 4” smaller)
Female: Medium Black & Gray (Up to 8” x 8”)
Female: Large Black & Gray (Up to 12” x 12”)
Female: XL Black & Gray (Bigger than 12” x 12”)

Judging begins at 11 PM

Tattoo of the Day (Color)
Tattoo of the Day (Black & Gray)

Sunday
Judging begins at 5 PM

Small Color (4” x 4” and smaller)
Small Black & Gray (4” x 4” and smaller)
Medium Color (Up to 8” x 8”)
Medium Black & Gray (Up to 8” x 8”)
Large Color (Up to 12” x 12”)
Large Black & Gray (Up to 12” x 12”)
XL Color (Bigger than 12” x 12”)
XL Black & Gray (Bigger than 12” x 12”)
Sleeve
Hand/Neck Tattoo
Japanese
Leg Sleeve
Color Infused Black & Gray
Chest Piece
Back Piece
Overall (Male)
Overall (Female)
Cover Up (Before & after pictures required)
Original Flash
Best Painting

Judging begins at 7 PM

Tattoo of the Day (Color)
Tattoo of the Day (Black & Gray)
Best in Show