HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A BOOTH?
The Seven Cities Invitational is an INVITE ONLY event. All invitations will be mailed directly to those invited with instructions on how to reserve a spot.
Please, be patient as invitations are sent out, and make sure you thoroughly read through this FAQ page, the latest news and check Instagram for updates.
We are trying to make sure we post all relevant information to minimize the number of emails we receive!
I RECEIVED MY INVITATION, NOW WHAT?
If you have received your invitation, you should have also received instructions on how to RSVP for a booth. Once we receive your booth application, we will reach out to confirm.
WHAT IS GOING TO BE AVAILABLE FOR ARTISTS IN THE BOOTH?
Each artist will have the following:
- A roll of paper towels.
- Saran wrap.
-A Gallon of Distilled water.
Additional Paper towels and distilled water will be available for purchase all weekend.
What is Required to Legally tattoo at the show?
All artists MUST complete the following to be able to pass VA inspections.
Have a current up to date bloodborne pathogens certification.
Complete A CPR/First AID course and have a current certification.
Complete the temporary guest artist License form through the DPOR.
These are absolutely required to be able to tattoo at the show and must all be sent to the DPOR to process your license 45 days prior to the show. If you do not complete these, you WILL NOT be permitted to work the show. Links below to make things easier. everything can be done through Pro trainings website besides the license.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
DO ASSISTANTS NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS?
Each artist will be allowed one assistant pass for the weekend. When you fill out and submit the application, please make sure you include the name of the person. This will be confirmed after you have submitted your booth application. Additional assistants will need to purchase a weekend pass.
HOW DO I KNOW HOW MANY BOOTHS I AM ABLE TO BOOK?
EACH artist invited will be booking their own space in a booth. If you want to share a booth with other invited artists, we will collect that information when booth fee is accepted. One booth is 15 feet by 10 ft and will be split between two artists.
HOW DO I GET MORE Space THAN WAS ALLOCATED TO ME?
Unfortunately, everyone is allocated ONLY one booth spot. We are unable to offer additional spaces.
WILL THERE BE ANY VENDOR (NON-TATTOO ARTIST) BOOTHS AVAILABLE?
No, there will not be any vendor booths available. We will have a select number of booths available for the tattoo supply companies that sponsor the event. The rest of the booths are strictly for artists working at the event.
WHAT IF I CAN’T MAKE ALL THE DATES OF THE CONVENTION? CAN I SHARE THE BOOTH DATES WITH ANOTHER ARTIST?
If you are unable to attend ALL 3 days of the Invitational, you will NOT be able to share the booth with another artist. You must be able to come to the show for all 3 dates.
WHAT IF I AM CONFIRMED FOR THE INVITATIONAL BUT I CAN NO LONGER MAKE IT?
If, you have already booked a booth and are unable to make it please let us know as soon as possible and we will work on getting an approved artist from our waitlist to fill the spot. Note, all bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable, but we will do our best to fill any spots where an artist is unable to attend.
What Airport should i fly into?
Our local airport is the Norfolk International Airport or ORF. This airport is located roughly about 25 minutes from the Oceanfront, which is the location of The Virginia Beach Convention Center. You will have the option to Uber from our airport to your hotel, however ORF does offer several car rental companies as well.