Glens Falls Announces First Annual Upstate New York Tattoo Expo

Despite having none myself, tattoos have always fascinated me. It's a one-of-a-kind work of art, and your body is the canvas.

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years, and we're still breaking new boundaries with the art form, and Upstate New York is preparing to celebrate that...

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Upstate New York Tattoo Expo

Upstate New York has announced their first ever Tattoo Expo, taking place at Harding Mazzotti Arena in Glens Falls, NY at 1 Civic Center Plaza. The expo will run from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19th, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20th, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 21st.

This expo is a celebration of Upstate New York's tattoo culture, and will feature professional artists that you can bring your ideas and illustrations to and artists that will ink you up with unique and original flash work.

Contests

In addition to the featured artists, the expo will also feature tattoo contests. They are:

Friday @ 8 p.m.
- Best Anime
- Best Japanese/Asian
- Best Traditional
Saturday @ 4 p.m.
- Ms. Tattooed Upstate NY
- Best Horror
Saturday @ 7 p.m.
- Best Black & Grey
- Best Color
- Best Portrait
Saturday @ 8 p.m.
- Best Sleeve, Arm or Leg
- Best Torso, Chest or Back
Saturday @ 9 p.m.
- Tattoo of the Day
Sunday @ 6 p.m.
- UTE’s Sexiest Tattooed Man Alive
- Tattoo of the Day
- Best of Show

Both the artist and contestant must be present to enter, all Ms. Tattooed Upstate NY must be 18 or older, and all Tattoo of the Day and Best of Show winners must have had the art started and completed at the convention.

Tickets are on sale now at the Upstate Tattoo Expo Website.