24th Motor City Tattoo Expo

SHOW TIMES

For more than two decades the Motor City Tattoo Expo has attracted tattoo enthusiasts from around the world. Soon it will be time again … those three amazing days from March 1-3, 2019, when tattoo artists, vendors and guests will be buzzing in the expo room and catwalk area sharing stories, the latest tattoo products and some jaw dropping skin art.

The Motor City Tattoo Expo has always attracted crowds. This year, both young and old tattoo artists, along with Industry vendors, entertainers, clothing and ink devotees will help celebrate our 20+ year legacy of the Motor City Tattoo Expo. The expo is a cross section of the best in the tattoo industry. Traditional, Realism, Script, Black and Gray, New School and Old School artists all tattooing under one roof. With 170 booths and more than 300 artists attending, everyone makes a point to attend our Detroit event.

The Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center will host the event again this year. Because the Motor City Tattoo Expo continues to grow in popularity and attendance, the expo will again fill the large ballroom for the 2019 event.

The Motor City Tattoo Expo is the perfect opportunity for the curious to learn fist-hand about tattoo art. The tattoo culture will be in full attendance to make new acquaintances and be reconnected with old. The expo will host live entertainment, tattoo seminars, tattoo contests, lots of vendors selling merchandise, and a cash bar.

SHOW TIMES

Friday:  Noon-11 pm
Saturday:  11 am- 11 pm
Sunday:  11 am- 7 pm

TICKETS

1 day pass: $20  |  2 day pass: $35  |  Weekend pass: $45
Children 14 and under and active military are FREE

CONTEST

March 1st @ 10:00 pm
Best of Day*

March 2nd @ 3:00 p.m. until judging is completed
Best Black and Gray, small: 4 x 4 inch and smaller
Best Black and Gray, medium: 4 x 4  to 10 x 10 inch
Best Black and Gray, large: 10 x 10 inch and larger
Best Color, small: 4 x 4 inch and smaller
Best Color, medium: 4 x 4  to 10 x 10 inch
Best Color, large: 10 x 10 inch and larger
Best Portrait with Photo
Best Overall (Female and Male same category)
Best Lettering
March 2nd @ 10:00 pm
Best of Day*

March 3rd @ 3:00 p.m. until judging is completed.
Best Cover Up with Photo
Best Traditional
Best Arm Sleeve
Best Leg Sleeve
Best Chest
Best Back Piece
March 3rd @ 6:00 pm:
Best of Day*
Best of Show

TATTOO ARTISTS

• Aaron Ruby
• Alexis Kovacs
• Angie Akimi
• Aura Dalian
• Barb Jones
• Beju
• Big Ceeze
• Brad Dozier
• Bradley Pearce
• Brenton Weaver
• Brian Madson
• Callum Berry
• Carter Moore
• Caryl Cunningham
• Ceci
• Chris Bijolle
• Chris Hornus
• Chris Whitney
• D.J. Strickling
• Dan Pemble
• Daniel Hughes
• Dave Haze
• Don Hankey
• Doug Burkmire
• Durb Morrison
• English Jonny
• Eric Wiesinger
• Evan Q
• Fawn Baker
• Fingerz
• Frank LaNatra
• Gabe Sandy
• Gene Ramirez
• Greg Drake
• Greg Piper
• Half Pint
• Izzy Briceño
• Jake Zucco
• Jamison Jones
• Jaqueline Freeman
• Jason Ozbat
• Jay Ellis
• Jay Manders
• Jay Wheeler
• Jay Woodcox
• Jef Mendrysa
• Jeremy Miller
• Jeremy T. Miller
• Jeremy Utley
• Jesse Vickers
• John Madigan
• Johnny Andres
• Jon Gilbert
• Jon Leathers
• Jonathon Anderson
• Josh Woods
• Joshua Smith
• Justin Harris
• Kane Broadus
• Kelsea McCree
• Kerri Kiple
• Kevin McCree
• Kim Shady
• Kyle Evans
• Kyle Kozek
• Laura Murphy
• Leila D’Amato
• Lindsay Baker
• Logan Bourbina
• Logan Fick
• Mark Matias
• Marshall Bennett
• Marty McEwen
• Matt Atkinson
• Matt Paw
• Matthew Davidson
• Max Komarov
• Mike Davis
• Mike Stoll
• Mr. Kreative
• Nate Graves
• Nathan Galman
• Nick Cetrangolo
• Oscar Bustos
• Ower Hernandez
• Paul Dhuey
• Perry Stratton
• Ram Lee
• Ron Russo
• Ruben Avila
• Ryan McClelland
• Ryan Methric
• Ryan Thomas
• Seth Holmes
• Shaun Kama
• Shawn Patton
• Stelios Chimpouras
• Steve Pearson
• Steve Pelkey
• Steve Schram
• Susannah Griggs
• Tattoo Wayne
• Taylor Heald
• Teague Mullen
• Thom Rein
• Thomas Page
• Tiffany Pitsos
• Tim Stafford
• Timmy B.
• Timothy Boor
• Tone Drew
• Tony Ciavarro
• Whitney Lockner
• Willaim Baker