All talents, gifts, and skills should be recognised and celebrated in South Africa. One of which is tattoo art, a talent, and skill that is growing in popularity throughout the world.
The South African International Tattoo Convention (SAITC) returns this year for its fourth annual show in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
This is a platform for the tattoo community to display their art for all to admire and learn from. It will also inspire South African artists to progress, evolve and grow in their craft by getting a chance to share and exchange knowledge about the best practices in the arts of tattooing with people from all walks of life, all over the world.
The event
This 3-day event will showcase over 140 world-class tattoo artists with a collection of tattooers representing over 22 countries across the world. SAITC has partnered with only the best in medical waste management, sterilisation, and tattoo supplies to present a highly professional standard of tattoo practices.
World-renowned tattoo artists include the likes of Austin Maples (San Francisco, USA), Waldo Del Rocca (Cape Town, South Africa), Daniele Scafati (Rome, Italy), Squid Yu (Taiwan), Bob Geerts (Eindhoven, Netherlands), and more.
The event will compliment the tattoo culture and celebrate the wonderful gathering of old and new friends from all parts of the world in the form of artists and communities.
Everyone is welcome
Not only can the public come and experience the best in the world in terms of tattooing, but there will also be live bands such as Fuzigish (JHB) and many more (line-ups soon to be announced), coffee roasters and a fully kitted beer garden and bar.
DEAL: Get 1-Hour of Tattoo Time in Cape Town
Everyone is welcome, including children of all ages.
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Stand a chance to win
If you would like to attend the event, be sure to enter our event giveaway.
- To enter the Johannesburg SAITC (24-26 March) giveaway, then follow the link here.
- To enter the Cape Town SAITC (31 March-1 April) giveaway, then follow the link here.
How to get tattooed at the event
Conventions have a ‘WALK UP’ culture – you approach an artist on the spot. Most of the tattooers will have space to tattoo you. However, if you have your heart dead set on a particular artist, you can pre-book by contacting them directly via our website Artist Page.
About:
- Rates: R235 – R620
- Contact: [email protected]
- Website: southafricantattooconvention.com
Johannesburg: 1Fox, Newtown, Johannesburg; 24 – 26 March 2023
Webtickets | https://bit.ly/SAITC2023JHB
Cape Town: The Lookout, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town; 31 March – 1 April 2023
Webtickets | https://bit.ly/SAITC2023CT
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