{"id":64460,"date":"2020-03-12T14:54:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T19:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=64460"},"modified":"2022-09-29T12:32:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T17:32:21","slug":"chicago-tattoo-arts-convention-welcomes-the-worlds-best-tattoo-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-tattoo-arts-convention-welcomes-the-worlds-best-tattoo-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention Welcomes the World&#8217;s Best Tattoo Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The 11th Annual <a href=\"https:\/\/villainarts.com\/tattoo-conventions-villain-arts\/chicago-tattoo-arts-convention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention<\/a> is coming to the Chicagoland area on March 20 &#8211; 22. You don\u2019t have to be an industry professional to enjoy this event, welcoming tattoo artists, ink lovers, and the general public alike. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">You\u2019ll be able to see more than 400 of the world\u2019s best tattoo artists performing their craft live and you can even get inked yourself! Not only do you get to witness some extraordinary artists at work, but you can also watch sideshow arts, live human suspension, burlesque, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Some of the special guests include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">James Vaughn from Ink Master Season 7 &amp; Finalists on Season 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Kyle Dunbar from Ink Master <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Anwon \u201cBoneface\u201d Johnson from Ink Master Season 8 &amp; 9<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Alli Basker from Best Ink Season 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9nm0Swjpk5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9nm0Swjpk5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Villain Arts Tattoo Festivals (@villainarts)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Other special guests include Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand\u2014who is known as America\u2019s tattoo godmother\u2014and VH1\u2019s Kat Tat from Enigma Beverly Hills Tattoo shop. There will be meet-and-greets so you can rub elbows with some of your favorite celebrity artists. In addition, there are many top <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/9-most-talented-tattoo-artists-across-the-nation\/\">tattoo artists<\/a> that will be attending like \u201cBig Mike\u201d Leon, \u201cGrand Theft\u201d Audra Grosz, and 36 Ghosts, to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">During the three-day event, attendees can participate in tattoo competitions and show off their <\/span><span class=\"s1\">impressive ink. Industry professionals will also be on hand where you can purchase anything you want, including tattoo supplies, clothing, jewelry, and artwork. At the event, there will also be live performances by Olde City Sideshow, Marlo Marquise, The Enigma Live, and human suspension. It is surely going to be an action-packed weekend!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64467\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Photo-credit-Mark-Wright-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Photo-credit-Mark-Wright-.jpg 750w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Photo-credit-Mark-Wright--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Photo-credit-Mark-Wright--370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Photo-credit-Mark-Wright--406x228.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Photo-credit-Mark-Wright--600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Photo-credit-Mark-Wright--270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Mark Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The event&#8217;s after-parties allow you to get to know your fellow attendees. On Thursday, the after-party will be held at the Liar\u2019s Club. The unofficial official Chicago Tattoo Convention party will be a \u201cChitown Shakedown,\u201d featuring subculture music you can dance all night to. The event is free to everyone over the age of 21 and starts at 9 pm. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Children under the age of 12 can attend the tattoo convention for free, but everyone else will have to buy a ticket. <a href=\"https:\/\/villainarts.com\/tattoo-conventions-villain-arts\/chicago-tattoo-arts-convention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">The tickets can be purchased beforehand<\/span><\/a> for $22\/day or $45 for the whole weekend. Tickets will also be available at the door. The event takes place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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