Vancouver Apply for a Booth

VANCOUVER APPLY FOR A BOOTH

JANUARY 8-10, 2027
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
East Halls BC

VENDOR / RETAIL APPLICATION

*download the fillable PDF application -------------------------------------------->
*Save the PDF & email to terra@tlc-strategies.com

*Artists & Tattoo Shops please continue to the ARTIST APPLICATION below

RETAIL APPLICATION

FLOOR PLAN

ARTIST INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

Please read and then proceed to the online application below.

HOW DO SHOPS APPLY?

NEW ARTIST REQUESTS:
Want to be considered for the show? ...please send pictures of your tattoo work, vendor product or links to terra@tlc-strategies.com

*Please make sure you read and understand all Artist Requirements below!

PLEASE NOTE:

- No home based artists permitted
- No Tattoo Kit Suppliers permitted
- No Tattoo Studios offering classes
- No Apprenctices or Jr. Artists permitted to tattoo at the Show. Experienced Artists only (2years experience and up) - thank you!

- Only REGISTERED artists (listed on the application) can tattoo at the event.

Payment must accompany the application in order to be considered.

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS *IMPORTANT*

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS MUST:

Be registered and listed on the submitted and approved event application.
All artists must complete the Artist Waiver & Safety Agreement (prior to the Show). The Artist Waiver & Safety Agreement is forwarded to each Studio Contact upon approval of their application. They are responsible for sending to all other particpating artists within their group registration.
All artists must have a valid and industry specific Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate.

Approved certifcates include: Health Educators, Progressive Mentorship, Cleanbodyart.com, Protraintings.com, Compliance Training Online, Cathy Montie Body Art, Body Art Training Group, NAIT

We do not accept:

Apprenctices or Jr. Artists to tattoo at the Show
ARTISTS MUST HAVE 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE MINIMUM
Tattoo Kit Suppliers
Tattoo Studios offering classes
Tattoo booths to sell retail products, unless it is Shop merchandise

Payment must accompany the application in order to be considered.

CAN I REGISTER WITH ANOTHER SHOP? *READ THIS*

Artists combining in booths is permitted - however please note:

Artist pooling (3+ shops under one application) will be limited to 10 artists.

The Shop that registers is responsible for:

-sending out all show materials to participants so they are informed.

-ensuring all participating artists receive the link to the Artist Waiver & Safet Agreement, and that it is completed it prior to the deadline.

-organizing and collecting booth payments.

Invoices will only be issued to the primary shop that registers with an application. Invoices to separate particpating artists will not be issued.

Only the Shop that registers with an application will be noted on the Booth list (unless otherwise requested directly).

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED

Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive a confirmation within 48hrs of your submission.

After acceptance, all Show information will be sent by email and MAILCHIMP.
(watch your junk just in case!)

All Show information is additionally posted on the website.

Artists will be listed on the website in order of registration.
Please make sure any submitted images are of the artists work, not a headshot.
Also ensure all images are clear and orientated correctly (ie: not sideways), as we do not have time to edit images.

In order to tattoo on-site Artists must:
- complete the Artist Waiver & Safety Agreement
- have a valid Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate.

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS

All International Artists must pay an Immigration Fee (on application) to be registered for work in Canada at the Show. This fee is $230 per artist.

We will assist with this process upon registration.

Immigration and work permit inquiries can be sent to steve@calgarytattoos.com

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS INFORMATION

Due to several incidents at past shows, we are now implementing a rule that each artist will need a bloodborne pathogens certificate. The safety of clients and show staff are of utmost importance and with recent incidents such as used needles in garbage cans, improper set-ups and cross contamination issues, we will now require each artist to present a certificate to be considered and to register.

Going forward the application process will require and note information from each artist for an accepted Bloodborne Pathogens course, and only artists with acceptable certificates will be permitted.

Acceptable certificates include:
Certificates must be within 2 years of the show date and be from a tattoo specific course.

Health Educators | Progressive Mentorship | Cleanbodyart.com | Protraintings.com | Compliance Training Online | Cathy Montie Body Art | Body Art Training Group | NAIT
*red signifies Canadian courses

Anyone needing to complete a course can reach out to any of these companies.

Cleanbodyart.com is an online course and has a discount code below.

Bloodborne Pathogens & Sterilization Basics
https://www.cleanbodyarts.com/
2.5 hours of video content with certificate upon completion.
$150.00 plus gst.
Tattoo & Arts Festival special $95.00 plus gst.
Use Promo Code: calgaryfest

We are working to continue raise the bar at the Tattoo & Arts Festivals providing quality standards and delivering an outstanding secure experience for everyone.

WEBSITE LISTING & SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

Website Posts:
Pictures of each artists work will be posted alphabetically, by first name. Images provided with the application will be used. Images will be posted as shops register. Please make sure any submitted images are of the artists work, not a headshot. Please ensure all images are clear and orientated correctly (ie: not sideways), as we do not have time to edit images.

Social Media Posts:
Due to the size and scale of the Tattoo & Arts Festivals, we cannot no longer effectively post all artists on our socials.

Submission of artwork below will not guarantee a posting on the show’s Instagram page.However, all registered artists will continue to be featured on our website, in addition we will be shifting to TattooDay for further artist promotion.

TattooDay is a dedicated App promoting artists to attendees and tattoo enthusiasts in general.
https://www.tattooday.ink/

Any attending artists with a TattooDay account will be featured on the TattooDay Show page as well as being posted on the app.
Use the Code TattooTLC for $79 for your first year on TattooDay!

TattooDay is also linked to following shows:
Calgary, Calgary Winter, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Toronto NIX, Saskatoon, Vancouver (Jan show)

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF *PROVIDED SUPPLIES*

Draped table at front of booth for display items
Plastic covered table in back to work off of
Garbage cans and bags
Folding chairs (tattoo beds are not provided, but can be rented)
Power and power bars
Eikon device convention pack (all basic supplies needed to tattoo)
Nitrile gloves (1 box per artist)
Disposable wash bottle with sterile water
Sterile water for rinse cups
Rinse cups
Paper towel
Surface disinfectant
Release forms and aftercare sheets
Purklenz skin cleanser
Banner hooks
Disposable aprons
Use of ink station with eternal, silverback, industry & true colour.

ONLINE ARTIST APPLICATION

*please do NOT use Safari browsers
*a deposit is required to be considered
(a refund will be provided if you are not accepted for any reason)

Contact us at terra@tlc-strategies.com for booths over 6 Artists.

Thank you!

IMAGE UPLOADS
Please use your artist name as the file name - thank you!

*Apprentices/Jr. Artists are not permitted to work at the Festival. Experienced artists only. Thank you.

*Artists sharing or rotating with another artist are subject to a $100 ($150 late) rotation fee to cover insurance and extra show fees for the weekend. This will be added to your invoice upon registering.

You will receive a confirmation within 48hrs of applying - if you do not, you need to resend your application or contact us at terra@tlc-strategies.com

Studio Information Note: all artists and additional shops added to the application will fall under the responsibility of the primary studio specified here.
Studio Name:*
Studio Address:*
City, Province, Postal Code:*
Website or Social Page:

Type of Booth

*Prices include PST

1 Artist Booth 10x10 $925.00 + $111.00 (PST) = $1,036.00		2 Artist Booth 10x15 $1,445.00 + $173.40 (PST) = $1,618.40
3 Artist Booth 10x20 $2,095.00 + $251.40 (PST) = $2,346.40		4 Artist Booth 10x30 $2,640.00 + $316.80 (PST) = $2,956.80
5 Artist Booth 10x35 $3,195.00 + $383.40 (PST) = $3,578.40		6 Artist Booth 10x40 $3,735.00 + $448.20 (PST) = $4,183.20

Artist 1
First Name:*
Last Name:*
Studio & City to be listed under: (leave blank if using Studio above):
Instagram or Website *
Upload a Tattoo Picture for Artist 1
Upload a Second Tattoo Picture for Artist 1
International Artists - MANDATORY $230 IMMIGRATION FEE (per working artist, to cover work permit)

Passport Number

Bloodborne Pathogens Course All participating artists must be certified.
Date Completed In progress courses must be completed prior to the show.
Program Name

Artist 2 (If Needed)
First Name:
Last Name:
Studio & City to be listed under: (leave blank if using Studio above):
Instagram or Website
Upload a Tattoo Picture for Artist 2
Upload a Second Tattoo Picture for Artist 2
International Artists - MANDATORY $230 IMMIGRATION FEE (per working artist, to cover work permit)

Passport Number

Bloodborne Pathogens Course All participating artists must be certified.
Date Completed In progress courses must be completed prior to the show.
Program Name

Artist 3 (If Needed)
First Name:
Last Name:
Studio & City to be listed under: (leave blank if using Studio above):
Instagram or Website
Upload a Tattoo Picture for Artist 3
Upload a Second Tattoo Picture for Artist 3
International Artists - MANDATORY $230 IMMIGRATION FEE (per working artist, to cover work permit)

Passport Number

Bloodborne Pathogens Course All participating artists must be certified.
Date Completed In progress courses must be completed prior to the show.
Program Name

Artist 4 (If Needed)
First Name:
Last Name:
Studio & City to be listed under: (leave blank if using Studio above):
Instagram or Website
Upload a Tattoo Picture for Artist 4
Upload a Second Tattoo Picture for Artist 4
International Artists - MANDATORY $230 IMMIGRATION FEE (per working artist, to cover work permit)

Passport Number

Bloodborne Pathogens Course All participating artists must be certified.
Date Completed In progress courses must be completed prior to the show.
Program Name

Artist 5 (If Needed)
First Name:
Last Name:
Studio & City to be listed under: (leave blank if using Studio above):
Instagram or Website
Upload a Tattoo Picture for Artist 5
Upload a Second Tattoo Picture for Artist 5
International Artists - MANDATORY $230 IMMIGRATION FEE (per working artist, to cover work permit)

Passport Number

Bloodborne Pathogens Course All participating artists must be certified.
Date Completed In progress courses must be completed prior to the show.
Program Name

Artist 6 (If Needed)
First Name:
Last Name:
Studio & City to be listed under: (leave blank if using Studio above):
Instagram or Website
Upload a Tattoo Picture for Artist 6
Upload a Second Tattoo Picture for Artist 6
International Artists - MANDATORY $230 IMMIGRATION FEE (per working artist, to cover work permit)

Passport Number

Bloodborne Pathogens Course All participating artists must be certified.
Date Completed In progress courses must be completed prior to the show.
Program Name

Extras
Corner Location - Add $125 Premium
$150+PST ($157.50) Social Media Artist Package - 2 or more Instagram & Facebook posts, inclusion on a reel for both Instagram and Tiktok

Main Studio Contact
First Name:*
Last Name:*
Studio Contact Number:*
Email to be used for all show correspondence:*
Comments or questions:
PLEASE SEND UPDATED INVOICE/RECEIPT
Total: $

Payment Information

	Email Transfer
	Please send an Invoice for Credit Card payment (4% surcharge applies)

Email transfers to be sent to terra@tlc-strategies.com *Include your studio/shop name with your transfer

By clicking here you acknowledge and agree to our Terms and Conditions

*if the THANK YOU Message does not pop up - the application has NOT gone through. Please make sure it is submitted.
do not use Safari browsers

50% payment due upon signing.

Visa/Mastercard - 4% surcharge applies

Email transfers and questions to be sent to terra@tlc-strategies.com
Etransfers prompted for a password use TATTOO

IMPORTANT

Booth payment DOES NOT guarantee booth space.

We review each artist listed in the application and please note that apprentices are not permitted to tattoo at the show.

Due to high demand, booth space requested may not be available.

Space will be allocated first come first serve.

We will review your application and send you a confirmation within 48 hours.
If you are not accepted for any reason, your deposit will be returned in full.