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Upcoming Exhibitions

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INDIEGOGO

INK: The History and Ritual of Tattoo & Body Art 

August 19, 2017 - March 2018

 

Opening Reception :

Saturday, August 19th 6 - 9 PM

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VIP Opening reception 5 - 6 PM

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Explore the history of how tattoos, tattooing & body art has gone from sub-culture to pop culture. Tattoos & body art are traditions that have been a part of human culture since its earliest days. Whether it is for ceremonial reasons, cultural traditions, personal significance, or aesthetic expression people have found various ways to adorn their bodies in meaningful ways.

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LIVING INK

Do you have an interesting tattoo?

Want to be a part of the exhibition?

 

Here is your chance to show off your tattoos and tattoo stories.  We are looking for individuals for 60 minute time slots to showcase their tattoos to the public and have dialogues about their INK.  This unique experience is open to all who are interested.  Don't miss your chance to be a part of the exhibition - sign up today.

 

Must be "family friendly" tattoos and body locations.  No nudity please.   

 

Sign up for LIVING INK!

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Thank you to our INK SPONSORS:

  • Tommy's Supply/Starbrite Colors/Tommy's Tattoo Convention

  • Andrew Morrow

  • Dan Morin, Immortal Ink Tattoo

  • Laura Usowski, Lovecraft Tattoo, LLC

  • Duck Unitas, Excalibur Tattoo

  • Jared, Tattootales   

  • Chad Lockhart, Hartford County Tattoo

  • Jo Rapisarda, Vanity Rites Tattoo & Body Art

  • Michelle & William Ortiz, Visual Expressions, LLC.

  • Dana Carvey

  • Joanne & John Chamberlain

  • Sarah Mitchell

  • Darren & AnnMarie Fippinger

  • Cathy Duck

  • Dennis & Patti Fippinger

  • John & Shelby Rondeau

  • Jack Harrington

  • Constance Chamberlain  

  • Brian Hill

  • Meghan Sloan

  • Cassandra LaVoie

  • James and Denise Albert

  • Louise DeMars

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Hours:

Mon & Tues: Closed

Wed, Fri, Sat: 10:00 - 5:00 PM

Thur: 10:00 - 5:00PM

Sun: Noon - 5:00 PM​​​

Location:

95 Riverside Ave. Bristol, CT 06010

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Phone:

860-585-5411

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