Raleigh, NC · Convention series

Raleigh Tattoo Arts Convention

Name: Raleigh Tattoo Arts Convention 2027
Start: 2027-04-23
End: 2027-04-25
Location: North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Graham Building Gate 9

Series organizer: Villain Arts

Current edition

2027

Apr 23 - 25, 2027

Upcoming, dates verified

North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Graham Building Gate 9 · 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Artist opportunity

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Application requiredUpcoming, dates verified

An artist application or registration is required.

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

Lowest published booth figure. Booth price is not the total trip cost.

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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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Local rules to check

Local health or licensing rules can apply at the event location.

Event location: Raleigh, NC. North Carolina licensing is the state starting point.

Event-specific steps recorded

Wake County Tattoo Permit for the convention location; visiting artists can use the temporary permit route

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 North Carolina tattoo licensing Check the guest or temporary permit path

Event-specific regulator source

North Carolina Environmental Health Tattoo Program

Regulator source checked Sep 14, 2026.

Permit-related sources checked Sep 14, 2026.

Venue

North Carolina State Fairgrounds - Graham Building Gate 9

4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Artist selection

Application review

Application deadline

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Series organizer

Villain Arts

Artist applications

Application terms for this event.

Raleigh Tattoo Arts Convention is selectable in the current Villain Arts 2027 booth-holder registration. Villain Arts currently lists a 10 x 10 booth at $750 for up to two tattoo artists, with a 50% deposit to hold the booth and the balance due 30 days before the event. Artists are vetted for an approved Villain Arts artist account before they can be added to a booth roster. No separate public 2027 application cutoff is listed, so confirm live availability in the portal before booking travel.

Deadline rule

No separate public 2027 application cutoff is listed. Under the current Villain Arts policy, booth balances are due 30 days before the event.

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

Artist booth options

Compare the setup, not just the price.

Standard 10 x 10 booth

$750

Footprint: 10 x 10 ft
Artist capacity: 2
Helper passes: 1
Deposit: $375
Balance due: Payment in full is due 30 days before the event.

Includes: Three badges, generally for two artists and one assistant, Two tables, Four chairs, Electricity, Trash bin and liner, Access to the Artist Area for copies and Thermofax, 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-account approval
Solid tattoo portfolio for Villain Arts artist-account approval
Completed apprenticeship for Villain Arts artist-account approval

After acceptance

Wake County Tattoo Permit for the convention location; visiting artists can use the temporary permit route
Wake County inspection before tattooing under the temporary permit

Licenses and permits

Check the event rules and the local tattoo requirements.

Wake County Health & Human Services publishes a temporary Tattoo Permit specifically for events or visiting artists. The current guidance lists a $150 fee, a maximum duration of 14 days and requires the online application and payment at least 30 days before tattooing begins.

North Carolina tattoo permits are issued through local health departments. For this Raleigh event, use Wake County's online Tattoo Permit application. After the application is processed, Wake County assigns an inspector to arrange the inspection. Do not treat the Villain Arts booth registration as the health permit.

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 North Carolina tattoo licensing Check the guest artist permit path

Known costs not included in the booth figure

$150 Wake County temporary tattoo permit for events or visiting artists
Additional badges beyond the current booth allocation

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Official links

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

Official event site

Raleigh Tattoo Arts Convention

Artist opportunity

Regulatory readiness

Application terms for this event.

Compare the setup, not just the price.

Standard 10 x 10 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

Build your readiness checklist for Raleigh Tattoo Arts Convention.

Items currently listed as included.

Verify source-backed credentials and requirements.

Pack items the organizer specifically puts on the artist.

Use prompts, not a universal machine or supply prescription.

Credentials & paperwork

Workstation

Tattoo equipment

Consumables

Stencil workflow

Appointments

Portfolio & booth

Travel & backups

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