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Oaks, PA · Convention series

True Tattoo Expo

Series organizer: True Tattoo Expo

Current edition

2026

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026

Upcoming, dates verified

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center · 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA 19456

Artist opportunity

Can I act on this event now, and what is known versus still unverified?

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 $800

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

View artist applicationOfficial event site

Record freshness

Last checked Sep 8, 2026Older details, recheck

This record is older. Treat application and price claims as unconfirmed until you recheck.

Application source checked Sep 8, 2026.

Booth source checked Sep 8, 2026.

Regulatory readiness

What regulatory path must I verify before I assume I can tattoo at this event?

Local rules to check

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

Event location: Oaks, PA. Pennsylvania licensing is the state starting point.

Event-specific steps recorded

  • Bloodborne Pathogen certificate
  • Government-issued ID

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

Check Pennsylvania tattoo licensingCheck the guest or temporary permit pathCheck bloodborne pathogen credential guidance

No event-specific regulator source is recorded here. Use the state guide and the destination health authority for the current requirements.

Venue

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA 19456

Artist selection

Portfolio review

Application deadline

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Organizer

True Tattoo Expo

Artist applications

Application terms for this event.

The current artist application is live. The organizer reviews the portfolio first and then invites accepted artists to purchase a booth.

Deadline rule

No exact public deadline is currently listed; the organizer describes spots as limited.

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.

Artist Booth

$800

Footprint
10 x 15 ft
Artist capacity
2
Helper passes
1

Includes: 8 ft table, 4 ft table, 5 chairs, trash, distilled water, sharps container, paper towels, power.

Organizer requirements

What the event asks from artists.

  • Portfolio submitted for organizer review

After acceptance

  • Bloodborne Pathogen certificate
  • Government-issued ID
  • Artist photo and tattoo photos
  • Short artist bio

Licenses and permits

Check the event rules and the local tattoo requirements.

The organizer has not published a complete event-specific permit path. Check the state guide and the local regulator before treating booth acceptance as permission to tattoo.

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 Pennsylvania tattoo licensingCheck the guest artist permit path

Before you travel

Build your readiness checklist for True Tattoo Expo.

Start with the current event details below, add the items your own setup needs, and mark each item as you pack or verify it. This checklist supports preparation only; it does not prove that you are licensed or authorized to tattoo at the event.

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026 · Oaks, PA · Event details last checked Sep 8, 2026. Reopen the organizer and regulator information before departure.

Ready

0 of 20

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Still to verify

8

Event-listed requirements or artist-provided items not yet marked ready.

Storage

Local only

Checklist state stays in this browser; no account is required.

Organizer provides

Items currently listed as included.

  • two tables
  • five chairs
  • trash
  • distilled water
  • sharps container
  • paper towels
  • power
  • one assistant pass

Required by event / regulator

Verify source-backed credentials and requirements.

  • Required by event / regulator

  • Required by event / regulator

  • Required by event / regulator

  • Required by event / regulator

Open organizer detailsCheck Pennsylvania tattoo licensingCheck guest / temporary permit pathCheck BBP credential guidance

Artist brings

Pack items the organizer specifically puts on the artist.

  • Artist brings - event-specific

  • Artist brings - event-specific

  • Artist brings - event-specific

  • Artist brings - event-specific

Recommended to check

Use prompts, not a universal machine or supply prescription.

These are professional preparation prompts. They are not event rules and they do not prescribe one correct machine, consumable, or booth setup.

Credentials & paperwork

  • Recommended to check

  • Recommended to check

Workstation

  • Recommended to check

  • Recommended to check

Tattoo equipment

  • Recommended to check

Consumables

  • Recommended to check

Stencil workflow

  • Recommended to check

  • Recommended to check

Appointments

  • Recommended to check

Portfolio & booth

  • Recommended to check

Travel & backups

  • Recommended to check

  • Recommended to check

Your own items

Add what your setup needs.

Custom items stay in this browser. Use project-safe notes only; do not enter client medical history, medications, health records, identification documents, or other sensitive client data.

No custom items added yet.

Final 24-hour check

Recheck the facts that can still change.

  • Event date, venue, access, and organizer instructions are unchanged.
  • Travel and accommodation are confirmed.
  • Booth details and organizer-provided items are confirmed.
  • Required credentials and permit documents are current and accessible.
  • Your working setup and critical backups are packed and tested.
  • Appointment and stencil files are accessible without relying on one device.

Marking every box does not guarantee legal permission to work. Use the organizer and regulator links above for the current event and destination requirements.

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Official links

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Detailed artist information available. Record last checked Sep 8, 2026.

Artist application

True Tattoo Expo 2026 Artist Application

Checked Sep 8, 2026