Edmonton Tattoo and Arts Festival, April 17-19 2026: one of Canada's premier tattoo event. Since its inception in 2005, the Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festival has remarkably evolved into one of Canada's most significant and celebrated events dedicated to body art and artistic expression!

Connor Garritty has over three decades of experience in tattooing. He started in Edmonton, Alberta and is now living and working in Los Angeles, California. Along the way, he has developed his own unique style, which we will get into here. I reached out to Conner Garity to do a short blog post about what he is up to these days. For the last while, I have been seeing some really great videos on his Instagram. When he first started posting videos other than his tattoo work,

heck out a cool visual exhibit on Canadian Tattoo History by Ned Burwell at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026. You can catch it during the 26th NIX event from May 1st to 3rd at the MTCC in Downtown Toronto! From its early roots, where tattoos were often associated with maritime culture and the military, to the contemporary era where body art is embraced as a form of personal expression and artistry, the Canadian tattoo landscape has undergone significant transformations.

Celebrating 12 years of the Tattoo Art Charity Auction Dead Things | presented on location at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026!

We've compiled a list of favorite tattoo podcasts suggested by tattoo artists and clients alike. Many provide insights into the day to day for both tattoo artists and enthusiasts, including industry interviews, cultural discussions, current tattoo news,

Celebrating 30 years of the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo

Le Mondial Du Tatouage 2026: International tattooing in the Heart of Paris

10 questions with tattoo artist Beatroce

Our series of 10 questions with tattoo artists where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones! T hank you Mr. Spriggs for letting TattooNews catch up with you! So here is 10 questions with tattoo artist Chet Spriggs. Chet Spriggs, owner of Bloodline Tattoo Company in Moosejaw, SK Canada Your Name and / or artist name if applicable: Chet Spriggs Years tattooing : 20+ Years working in tattooing: 17 PLACE OF BUSINESS: You

In Canada, the tattoo scene has a diverse history that mirrors the nation’s multicultural landscape. Much like tattoo cultures around the globe, the Canadian tattoo scene is full of personal identity associated with the tattooers that help to define it.

One of the more prominent, longstanding tattoos conventions in the Eastern part of the world would be none other than the China Tattoo Convention which has just held its 19th edition in November 2025 in the city of Hangzhou, the capital of the Zhejiang province in China.

Our series of 10 questions with tattoo artists where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones! Thank you Azl for letting TattooNews catch up with you!

Our series of 10 questions where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones

Our series of 10 questions where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones

Join us for what is known as Canada’s deadliest Art Event, presented by the Winterbottom Tattoo Company and hosted by the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX.

Not every tattoo session needs to be at full volume. A calmer approach often fosters a better atmosphere. During NIX Weekend, many attendees recommended tracks that express chillness and jazzy vibes.

Discover how Rob and his team have cultivated this event into a premier gathering, attracting over 150+ talented tattoo artists from around the globe each year. Learn about the journey, the challenges faced, and the passion and team that keeps the Okanagan Tattoo Show thriving in the tattoo community.​

The Route 66 Fine Line Tattoo shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is hosting an art show on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, to celebrate its reopening and raise money for the Tattoo Heritage Project.

Join Patrick Coste from TattooNews for his series of interviews with Tattoo Convention Organizers. This time he sits down with the organizers of the St. John’s Tattoo Convention Dave Munro. This conventions is held annually in North America’s oldest city—St. John’s, Newfoundland. ​

We love you Toronto! The Epic 25th edition of the Toronto Tattoo Show NIX 2025