Portland, ME · Convention series

Maine Tattoo Arts Convention

Name: Maine Tattoo Arts Convention 2027
Start: 2027-01-29
End: 2027-01-31
Location: Thompson's Point

Series organizer: Villain Arts

Current edition

2027

Jan 29 - 31, 2027

Upcoming, dates verified

Thompson's Point · Portland, ME 04102

Artist opportunity

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OpenUpcoming, dates verified

The organizer is accepting artist applications.

Application path: Official artist application on file
Acceptance model: Portfolio review
Application deadline: No current public deadline verified
Booth data: From $750

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Record freshness

Last checked Sep 14, 2026Older details, recheck

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Application source checked Sep 14, 2026.

Booth source checked Sep 14, 2026.

Regulatory readiness

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Event permit path

The state publishes a temporary-event permit route. Confirm it covers this event.

Event location: Portland, ME. Maine licensing is the state starting point.

Event-specific steps recorded

Maine DHHS body-art license appropriate to the artist's situation before tattooing
Maine DHHS-approved bloodborne-pathogen training completed within the preceding 3 years

Booth approval from Villain Arts is not a tattoo permit. A city, county or state can separately require a license or temporary permit to tattoo at this event.

Check Maine tattoo licensing Check the guest or temporary permit path Check bloodborne pathogen credential guidance

Event-specific regulator source

Maine Health Inspection Program Tattoo Licensing FAQ

Regulator source checked Sep 14, 2026.

Permit-related sources checked Sep 14, 2026.

Venue

Thompson's Point

Portland, ME 04102

Artist selection

Portfolio review

Application deadline

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Series organizer

Villain Arts

Artist applications

Application terms for this event.

Maine Tattoo Arts Convention is selectable in Villain Arts' current booth-holder registration form. If you are both tattooing and buying the booth, register for both an Artist account and a Booth Holder account under the same email. Artist submissions are vetted for at least 2 years of shop experience, a solid portfolio and a completed apprenticeship.

Deadline rule

Villain Arts does not publish a separate application cutoff for this event. Its vendor policy requires a 50% deposit to hold a booth and full payment 30 days before the event; availability can close earlier.

Application status and booth availability can change quickly. Check with the organizer before paying a fee or booking travel.

Artist booth options

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10 x 10 tattoo booth

$750

Footprint: 10 x 10 ft
Artist capacity: 2
Balance due: 50% deposit to hold the booth; full payment is due 30 days before the event.

Includes: Two tables, Four chairs, Electricity, Trash bin and liner, Access to the Artist Area for copies and Thermofax use, Consent and aftercare forms, Sharps container, Distilled water, Banner hooks.

Shared organizer policy

What the event asks from artists.

These requirements are set by Villain Arts and apply across its events, not only to this city. Confirm the current terms with the organizer.

At least 2 years of tattoo-shop experience for Villain Arts artist approval
A solid tattoo portfolio for Villain Arts artist approval
Completed tattoo apprenticeship for Villain Arts artist approval

After acceptance

Maine DHHS body-art license appropriate to the artist's situation before tattooing
Maine DHHS-approved bloodborne-pathogen training completed within the preceding 3 years

Licenses and permits

Check the event rules and the local tattoo requirements.

Maine does not generally allow tattooing from temporary places of business. The exception is a licensed tattoo practitioner working at a tattoo trade show approved by DHHS. Do not treat the Villain Arts booth confirmation as the health approval to tattoo in Maine.

Maine's current Body Artist Application includes fields for tattoo-show location and dates, a 30-day review period, a $75 Tattoo Show license option and a $90 Guest Body Artist option. The public form does not spell out which event-level filing Villain Arts will handle for the 2027 Portland show. Confirm the correct individual and show filings with the Maine Health Inspection Program early enough for the 30-day review period.

Booth approval and legal permission to tattoo are separate. Use the state guide as a starting point, then follow the event-specific regulator or organizer filing above.

Check Maine tattoo licensing Check the guest artist permit path

Known costs not included in the booth figure

Local location, establishment and artist license or permit fees required by the health authority
Maine's current application lists a $90 Guest Body Artist license and a $75 Tattoo Show license; confirm the correct filing with the Health Inspection Program before paying

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Detailed artist information available. Record last checked Sep 14, 2026.

Official event site

Maine Tattoo Arts Convention

Artist opportunity

Regulatory readiness

Application terms for this event.

Compare the setup, not just the price.

10 x 10 tattoo booth

What the event asks from artists.

After acceptance

Check the event rules and the local tattoo requirements.

Known costs not included in the booth figure

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Items currently listed as included.

Verify source-backed credentials and requirements.

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Credentials & paperwork

Workstation

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Consumables

Stencil workflow

Appointments

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Travel & backups

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