NEPA Tattoo Arts Festival 2015

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NePa TaTToo arTs FesTival The biggesT liTTle TaTToo coNveNTioN oN The easT coasT

The 2015 NePa TaTToo arTs FesTival Where: Mohegan Sun Pocono HWY 315, Wilkes-Barre When: Labor Day Weekend Friday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5, noon to 11 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 6, noon to 7 p.m.

Price: $15 for day pass, $35 for weekend pass Free for children 12 and younger.

First 100 weekend passes sold come with free slot play at Mohegan Sun Pocono www.nepatattoofest.com

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arc’s Tattooing and 570 Tattooing Co. announce the highly anticipated return of the NEPA Tattoo Arts Festival, as it grows into a new location this year inside Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4 to 6.

This year features hundreds of premier tattoo artists from around the country, including Timmy B, Kyle Cotterman and Paul Acker. Meet some of your favorite reality TV stars, such as Jon Mesa from Best Ink and Cris Element of Ink Masters, and sign up for the Pin Ups for Pit Bulls contest, hosted by International tattoo model Miss Mary Leigh.

On Saturday, enter your favorite personal tattoo piece into one of the many categories, and try to win a coveted NEPA Tattoo Arts Festival trophy for yourself and your artist. Make sure to stop at one of the many vendor booths, including Razor Blade Tattoo Supplies, Eternal Ink, Ink Addict Clothing Line, Borg Tattoo Machines and tons more.

This Labor Day weekend, get yourself and your family to Mohegan Sun Pocono for the NEPA Tattoo Arts Festival!

The first 100 weekend passes purchased will get free slot play and kids 12 and under are free!

Visit nepatattoofest.com for more information.

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NEPA TATTOO ARTS FESTIVAL

Convention etiquette 101

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ost collectors have been to so many tattoo conventions that they’ve probably lost count, but for those collectors who stick to their local tattoo shop for their next fix of ink, you are now about to take their first adventure into the world of conventions, aka “The best party of your life.” I have put together a list of things that will help you navigate your way happily and safely. I like to call this, Convention Etiquette 101.

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Book your hotel room for the convention the second you decide that you are going. All promoters book out a block of rooms that will be offered to convention goers at a discounted rate. This rate is usually $50 cheaper than the normal price of the room. Once these blocks of rooms are gone, you are screwed. Not only will you be short on cash for the badass new piece you want, but you will also be missing out on all of the great parties that go on after the convention closes down. I give you my word — these are not the parties you ever want to have to hear about from your friend who booked his room on time.

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Conventions always run three days. To save yourself some pocket change, purchase a three-

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she is about to do on you, but also hoping to win something with your tattoo. So if you were lucky enough to get in with a big name, then you have some pretty sick taste, so sit Choose your tattooer tight and get your money’s worth. beforehand. Most artists book up The way to do this is to sit back, all their time prior to the convention, so if you found the tattooer of relax, keep the conversation simple your dreams, contact him/her. Most and watch the magic happen. If you’re lucky, your piece will win convention websites offer links to and you will get a really cool trophy each artist that will be working at as well as your tattooer. By the way, the show. Don’t wait until the last don’t forget to tip your artist. It minute or you will end up sad and makes them really happy. without a new tattoo. Make sure that if you do book an appointment, keep it. If you are not going to make it, then do your best to give your While you are window tattooer at least a week’s notice so shopping, (this means walking up he/she may fill your spot. Convenand down the aisles of the conventions are costly and a no show can tion) feel free to browse through really mess up their weekend. portfolios, look at sketch books, take stickers, (just one or two; don’t be greedy) and business cards. If Here is one I can’t possi- you have a question, wait until the bly stress enough. Getting tattooed tattooer’s machine stops running.

He/she and his/her client will greatat a convention is a very high ly appreciate it. Seriously, for the energy environment. It is your love of sweet baby Jesus (I happen job to make sure that you are well to like baby Jesus) do not rest your rested, not hung over, and most drink on one of the booth tables. importantly, not smashed. Your tattooer has spent at least 15 hours There are things on these tables working on the drawing of the piece that are priceless, like portfolios, for example. If you spill a beer on you are about to get. He/she does his/her portfolio, you will be leaving not want to take a break every 20 said convention via body bag. I’ve minutes so you can either use the seen tons of sites recommend that restroom because you’re drunk, you buy merch on the last day of or puke because you’re hung over from the night before. Your tattooer the show, because that’s when you get all the discounted stuff. This is not only really into the work he/

day pass to the show. Usually it will save you $20 in the long run.

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only pertains to the actual show Tshirts. Anything else will be packed up and taken to the next show to be sold at the same price. If you wait until Saturday night, all of the good sizes will be gone, and then you’re left without your favorite tattooer’s shirt to rock. Don’t worry about the $5 you thought you were going to save; spring for the shirt you really wanted.

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Remember that just because you may not be heavily tattooed, does not exclude you from being welcomed and joining the fun. I myself have no visible tattoos and had that impression when I first got involved in this industry.

It’s not a secret society that frowns upon non-tattooed people, so don’t let the hype keep you from coming out.

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Last, but not least, bring cash. Paying fees at the ATM sucks, and I’ve seen a few instances where they ran out of cash to refill them. Tattooers do not take checks.

I hope I have provided you with some fun facts. Now get all of your asses out to a convention. See you there, and by the way, buy me a beer.

— geena fkn russo

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NEPA TATTOO ARTS FESTIVAL 2015

ALL WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 4•5•6 •6 Friday, September 4th 2pm: Convention Floor Opens 10 pm: Tattoo of Day Judging 11pm: Convention Floor Close

Saturday, September 5th 12pm: Convention Floor Opens 6pm: Pin-Up Contest

(Sponsored by Pinups For Pitbulls)

7pm: Tattoo Contest 10pm: Tattoo of Day Judging 11pm: Convention Floor Closes

Sunday, September 6th 12pm: Floor Opens 6pm: Tattoo of Day/ Best of Show Judging 7pm: Floor Closes

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TATTOO CONVENTION ALL WEEKEND LONG!

SEPTEMBER 4-5-6 AT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO

Enter your favorite personal tattoo piece into one of the many categories & try to win a coveted NEPA Tattoo Arts Festival trophy for yourself and your artist!

TATTOO CONTEST CATEGORIES Best New School

Best Small Color

Best Back Piece

Best Hand or Foot Tattoo

Best Horror

Best Realism

Best Sleeve

Worst Tattoo Most Unusual Tattoo

Best Large Black & Grey

(Custom Trophy by the Strange & Unusual)

Best Small Black & Grey

Tattoo of the Day

Best Large Color

Best of Show

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