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Valentine’s Day weekend is only a few days away. This year, instead of buying expensive jewelry, why not take your significant other to one of the largest and most popular tattoo conventions in the country. After all, diamonds aren’t the only thing that last forever – tattoos do too!

Our city is hosting the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention on February 13 from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m., February 14 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m., and Sunday, February 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Philadelphia Convention Center (1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107). There will be hundreds of artists and vendors on-site, as well as entertainment and tattoo contests.  Tickets, which are only sold at the show, are only $22 for a one-day pass and $45 for a three-day pass. Children under the age of 12 are free.

The entry fee for the tattoo contests is only $10. Their will be first, second, and third place trophies awarded, as well as plaques for the winning artist. And first, second, third, fourth and fifth place trophies awarded for Tattoo of the Day (for work done from start to finish on that day only).

Here is the contest schedule:

Friday, February 13 (Judging begins at 11:00 p.m.)
Tattoo of the Day

Saturday, February 14 (Judging begins at 5:00 p.m.)
Best Portrait (Color)
Best Portrait (Black & Gray)
Best Traditional
Most Unusual
Small Color (4” x 4” and smaller)
Small Black & Gray (4” x 4” smaller)
Medium Color (Up to 8” x 8”)
Medium Black & Gray (Up to 8” x 8”)
Male: Large Color (Up to 12” x 12”)
Male: XL Color (Bigger than 12” x 12”)
Male: Large Black & Gray (Up to 12” x 12”)
Male: XL Black & Gray (Bigger than 12” x 12”)
Female: Large Color (Up to 12” x 12”)
Female: XL Color (Bigger than 12” x 12”)
Female: Large Black & Gray (Up to 12” x 12”)
Female: XL Black & Gray (Bigger than 12” x 12”)

Sunday, February 15 (Judging begins at 5:00 p.m.)
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
Leg Sleeve
Chest Piece
Back Piece
Overall
Cover Up (Before & after pictures required)
Original Flash or Painting
Tattoo of the Day (Judging begins at 7:00 PM)
Best in Show

For more information on the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention, click here.

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