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Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festival, April 17-19 2026: one of Canada's premier tattoo event
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!

milena fusco
Apr 62 min read


TATTOO HISTORY EXHIBIT BY NED BURWELL at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026
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.

Edna Sanchez
Apr 32 min read


THE DEAD THINGS XII ART SHOW: Celebrating 12 years of the Tattoo Art Charity Auction Dead Things | presented on location at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026!
Celebrating 12 years of the Tattoo Art Charity Auction Dead Things | presented on location at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026!

Edna Sanchez
Mar 312 min read


19 BEST TATTOO PODCASTS: Here are the most popular among tattoo artists and tattoo lovers
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,

Edna Sanchez
Mar 214 min read


We love You Toronto! The Epic 26th edition of NIX / the Toronto Tattoo Show is coming this Spring 2026 to Downtown Toronto at the MTCC |
The Epic 26th edition of NIX / the Toronto Tattoo Show is coming this Spring 2026 to Downtown Toronto at the MTCC May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2026.

Edna Sanchez
Mar 82 min read


Celebrating 30 years of the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo
Celebrating 30 years of the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo

Edna Sanchez
Mar 62 min read


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

milena fusco
Mar 43 min read


10 Questions with tattoo artist Keith Winterbottom from the Muskokas, Canada
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

Edna Sanchez
Nov 15, 20253 min read


DEAD THINGS XI ART SHOW; Eleven years of Dead Things presented on location at NIX; Everything deadly!
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.

Edna Sanchez
Nov 13, 20251 min read


The Toronto Tattoo Show weekend playlist: Curated by the tattooers and attendees of 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.

Edna Sanchez
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Meet the shop! 10 questions with New Moon Tattoo, Ottawa, Canada
Meet the legendary and oldest tattoo shop in the nation's capital. Celebrating over 43 years this pioneer in Canadian tattooing still stands strong in the tattoo community with its love all / serve all attitude.

Edna Sanchez
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Tattoo Convention Organizer Interview | The Okanagan Tattoo Show | Interview with Rob Jobe
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.

Patrick Coste
Jul 10, 20251 min read


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.
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.

milena fusco
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Tattoo Convention Organizer Interview | St-John’s Newfoundland Tattoo Show | Interview with Dave Munro
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.

Patrick Coste
Jun 24, 20251 min read


We love you Toronto! The Epic 25th edition of the Toronto Tattoo Show NIX 2025: Canada's oldest and legendary tattoo convention
We love you Toronto! The Epic 25th edition of the Toronto Tattoo Show NIX 2025

milena fusco
Jun 17, 20252 min read


NIX Toronto Tattoo Show Celebrates 25 Years
Welcome to NIX! Canada's oldest and most legendary convention! Toronto’s iconic NIX Tattoo Show returns for its milestone 25th anniversary this June 13th to 15th, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
A cornerstone of Canada’s tattoo community, NIX continues to celebrate the artistry, diversity, and deep-rooted culture of tattooing on a world-class stage.

Patrick Coste
Jun 12, 20252 min read


The Nix Retrospective | exhibit about the History of the Toronto Tattoo Show
an exhibit on the history of the Toronto Tattoo Show, Canada's oldest and one its most legendary tattoo convention held annually in Toronto Downtown

milena fusco
Jun 10, 20251 min read


Secrets of a convention with Pierre & Val from Art Tattoo Show Montreal and Quebec
We sat down with Pierre Chaplan & Valérie Émond the organizers behind the Montreal and Quebec City Tattoo Conventions — two of the most respected and long-running shows in Canada.

Patrick Coste
May 1, 20251 min read


Interview with Steve Peace from the Calgary & Edmonton Alberta Tattoo Shows
Interview with Steve Peace from the Calgary & Edmonton Tattoo and Arts Festival

Patrick Coste
Feb 8, 20251 min read


River Valley Printing Co. Is A Big Chunk In The Tattoo Community!
An independent printing company based out of Edmonton Alberta, Canada and proudly celebrating its 13th year in business!

Patrick Coste
Sep 1, 20242 min read
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