
EXPO
DETAILS
Creators Samantha Frederick (Depiction Tattoo Gallery), Alonzo Gonzales (The Black Rose Studio), Art Cantu Jr. (Worldwide Ink ), and Jeramy Kitchens (Sleepy Hollow Tattoos) have come together to bring an expo to the Arlington, Texas area that will showcase not only the City of Arlington but also showcase the best tattoo artists in the world. Arlington, Texas is home of MLB's Texas Rangers and NFL's Dallas Cowboys; both stadiums within walking distance of the Arlington Convention Center.
In addition to getting the tattoo you’ve always wanted, we will offer a variety of entertainment options during the weekend that we invite our attendees and tattoo artists to participate in and enjoy, from a Beauty Pageant to After Parties... Check back soon for more information and see our schedule of events.
EXPO VENUE
At 100,000 sq ft., Esports Stadium Arlington is the largest facility of its kind in North America.
PHOTOS
The best tattoo industry photographers will be on hand to capture the event, so look your best.
FOOD & DRINKS
While enjoying the Expo, attendees can enjoy a variety of food, snacks, and beverages.
VENDORS
Top industry vendors will be in attendance showcasing the latest in tattoo swag.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CHECK BACK SOON
We are working on our interactive schedule of Expo events... For now, this is the contest order so you can start to prepare for battle!
FRIDAY
Anime
Comic
Polynesian
Unusual
Best of day color
Best of day B&G
Best Shitty Tattoo
Blast Over
SATURDAY
Black and Grey
Color
Black and Grey Portrait
Color Portrait
American Traditional
Neo Traditional
Geometric
Best Color Arm Sleeve
Best B&G Arm Sleeve
Best Color Leg Sleeve
Best B&G Leg Sleeve
Chest or Back
Job Stopper (hand, head, face, neck)
Best Lettering
Best Realistic
Best of day color
Best of day B&G
SUNDAY
Best Asian
Best Floral
Best Collaboration
Horror
Overall Male
Overall Female
Best of day color
Best of day B&G
Best of Show
VENUE
The Tattoo Collectors Expo will be held at the Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center (see map).
LODGING
The Sheraton Arlington Hotel – onsite at the convention center
Click here to book with our exclusive room block and save.
TRANSIT
The DFW area has two airports for your convenience:
DFW Airport
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Most major airlines fly in and out of DFW airport. Check your preferred airline for travel options
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BONUS: The Sheridan offers a complimentary shuttle (by appointment only) from DFW Airport. To book your shuttle ride to the event, call 817-261-8200.
Dallas Love Field
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A smaller but great airport, Dallas Love Field is still conveniently located with 30 minutes of the convention. Several airports fly in and out, but Love Field is best known for great rates through Southwest Airlines (Hint – check directly with Southwest – they are not on the discount travel sites!!)