Attend as an ARTIST
2027 PIAE Artist Registration
Thank you so much for your interest in being a part of the Pacific Ink and Art Expo, also known as the Hawaii Tattoo Expo.
Our event is invitation only; however, every year we bring new artists into the show and request them to fill out this form. We want to get to know you by checking out your work and your profile page.
There are many determining factors in how we choose artists. We never choose someone just because they have money to buy a booth. We are looking for people who are a fit with our show and the people within it. Big names and follower counts don't matter, good people do. With that said, if for some reason you weren't chosen, this doesn't mean you weren't a fit or that you're not talented. It often just means we don't have the space to accommodate you, or the waitlist is still being addressed.
If you are reaching out late in the game, it is unlikely that you will be able to participate in the current years show unless something opens up. Our booths sell out really fast. 80% of our booths are sold on the Sunday of our show by attending artists who wish to return. The other 20% have first option to return but must do so within a set time period. Once that window closes, we start looking at YOU!
Thank you for filling this out. Below is a dropdown with all of our license requirements so you can become familiar with the process
Required Documents
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Bloodborne Pathogen Certification (BBP)
Examples: Cathy Montie, ProTraining, Biologix -
Hawaii State Tattoo Artist Application
Download Application Form (PDF) -
Tuberculosis (TB) Medical Form + Syphilis Medical Form
Download Physical Exam Form (PDF) - $75 Payment Cash or check made payable to: State of Hawaii
Mail or Walk-In Submission
99-945 Halawa Valley St.
Aiea, HI 96701
- Copy of the Bloodborne Pathogen Certificate
- Application for New Tattoo Artist License
- Tuberculosis and Syphilis Report Form
- Fee: $75 Cash or Check payable to: State of Hawaii
Any information or forms missing will be returned to the applicant.