Garden City, NY - August 1, 2016 - Coming this August from Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th tattoo, piercing, and art enthusiasts of all ages can join World Famous Tattoo Ink in welcoming the United Ink Flight 816 Tattoo & Arts Festival to the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530! With tons of international artists from all over the globe along with live art showcases, the family friendly expo allows for adults and children of all ages to learn and become more educated about not only tattoo culture, but various forms of art and their impact worldwide! Get tattooed and experience an event like no other with Emcee Joey Tattoo of Tattoo Rescue, Tattoo Contest Host Yallzee and more!
Hours:
Friday, August 26th: 2 p.m - 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 27th : 12 p.m - 11 p.m.
Sunday, August 28th : 12 p.m - 7 p.m.
With over 200 of the world’s best tattoo artists including Jose Lopez of Lowrider Tattoo and Denis Sivak, New York Artists Darwin Enriquez and Jose Contreras, InkMasters Tyler Nolan, Halo, Aaron Is, Chris Blinston, and Ty'esha Reels, and World Famous artists Sarah Miller, Joshua Carlton, Lydia Bruno, Oleg Shepelenko, Zhang Po and many more- you’ll have the chance to browse through 150 tattoo and vendor booths while meeting some of the industry's best and most prominent in tattoo culture for this incredible event!
For Full List of Artists, visit here.
As tattoo culture has barrelled its way into the mainstream in the past decade alone, tattoos have become more of a way of life than the “passing fad” they were once seen as. What’s left are those from all walks of life offering up their body as a canvas for the world’s best artists to work their magic!
Looking for more than tattoos & piercing? Flight 816 will offer opportunities to meet and mingle with reality tv stars, internationally famous artists, tattoo collectors and models. Shop jewelry and apparel, get dolled up to enter the Miss Vixen Pin Up contest hosted by Award-Winning Pin Up Model- the lovely Ms. Laura Lynn, and stop by the booths for Inked, Tattoo Society, Urban Ink, and 247 Ink to show off your tattoos for a chance to be featured in the world renowned magazines!
Completely open to the public and to all ages, it’s your chance to see artwork from local and international artists that spans over many mediums with The Artist Hanger and Fusion Project* (in which much of the artwork exhibited will be for sale) along with a charity auction for much of the art created by attending artists, and kids can enjoy getting their own temporary tattoos as well as tons of kid-friendly entertainment including art seminars and full access to the the aviation museum itself!
*Anyone Can Display in the Artist Hanger. If Interested in Displaying Your Art, Please Contact: here or here
With United Ink celebrating the arts in all mediums, live art showcases will feature the work of globally recognized artists including Dinotomic and Sean Yoro aka HULA creating large murals throughout the weekend along with tons of other fun interactive art projects!
So if getting tattooed by world renowned artists, celebrating originality and individuality, witnessing amazing art forms, and having the time of your life with your family and friends are all activities you enjoy, World Famous Tattoo Ink presents: United Ink Flight 816 Tattoo & Arts Festival August 26th - 28th is the place to be!
For More Information About World Famous Tattoo Ink presents: United Ink Flight 816 Tattoo & Arts Festival, visit here.
Ticket Info: One price for all tickets – includes full access to Long Island’s Air and Space Museum with every ticket. FREE PARKING!
Day Passes: $25.00
Weekend passes: $55.00*
$10 off with Student I.D.
Kids 2-12 get in 1/2 price!!
Avoid Lines – Advanced tickets may be purchased at the Cradle of Aviation Box office, or online. (Click on the Buy Tickets Now link) Tickets will also be available at the door.
