BTCC Returns in 2025

There are plenty of opportunities to get tattooed at Black Tattoo Culture Con!

• For appointments - all tattoo artists handle their own bookings. You must contact artists directly for availability. 

All clients who make an appointment prior to the convention will still need to purchase a ticket for entry into the convention.

• During the convention - some artists have designs that they will tattoo for a flat rate and some artists do walk-up tattoos! 

Tattoo minimun is $100

If you’re looking for a specific artist or style of tattoo, we will have a Tattoo Artist Directory available closer to the event to help you find the perfect artist for your next tattoo!

You can purchase your tickets here.

• Early bird weekend passes are available until August 15, 2025 at $40.
• Weekend passes are $50.
• Day passes for Saturday or Sunday are $25.
• Kids under 12 get in free, but MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.

Black Tattoo Culture Con is for creative and expressive individuals like you who love tattoo culture, want to connect with like-minded artists, explore avant-garde artistry or just hang out with the cool kids!

The live tattoo portion of this event is by invite and approval only. Artists (including tattoo artists), creatives, freelancers and entrepreneurs are welcomed to purchase a Vendor Booth.

Please note: We are always looking for talented tattoo artists, to collaborate with for future events! If you’d like to be considered to be a BTA tattoo artist, please email us.

How do I sign up to volunteer?

We’re always in need of fun, energetic, and positive personalities to help bring this convention to life! 

If you’d like to sign up to volunteer, please visit our Volunteer Application.

Yes but uhh ... It is required of all media to ask for permission before photographing or recording any tattoo artists, exhibitors, and other attendees.

All media and professional photographers must either apply to volunteer or secure a press pass by email.

Absolutely! Yes! The festival is 100% family friendly.

There will be a kids’ activity area with art and community activities.

And we DO insist that you do not leave your children unattended outside of the kids' area.

 Make sure you bring your ID, your ticket (for access), wallet (to support the artists) and good vibes (to keep da juju flowin')