Cyan Tattoo & Arts Expo was born from a simple but powerful vision: to create a tattoo convention in Dayton, Ohio that truly reflects the insane level of talent this city breathes. Dayton has long been home to some of the best tattoo artists in the country. People pushing boundaries, redefining styles, and building a culture that deserves to be seen. Your hosts Josh Wiley, Owner – Modified Skin Tattoo, Harley Wilson Owner – Andromeda Beaut & Matt Cavallaro, Craftsmen & Tattoo EnthusiastWe wanted more than just another convention, we wanted an experience built by artists, for artists, and for the people who appreciate what we do.

Your hosts

For three full days, nearly 150 of the most talented tattoo artists from across the country gather under one roof. Award winners. Industry leaders. Artists who have built their reputations through skill, dedication, and relentless work ethic.Top tattoo artists from around the world tattooing LIVE at the show. Dozens of Award-winning artists! Come get tattooed same-day will be on hand this March 6th – 8th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Piercing Booths – offering any style of piercing!

Vendors; including clothing & merch, custom art, a wide range of services from Marketing to Massage! Art supplies & more.

Tattoo Contests & an Awards show at the end of each day, our 3rd annual beard competition, a costume contest, temporary tattoos & kid-friendly activities, door prizes… and much more to be announced!

What started as a passion project quickly turned into a movement, thanks to the support of our incredible community. Each year, Cyan grows; more artists, more fans, more energy. The vibe is electric, the work is unreal, and the future is wide open. Cyan is a testament to what happens when artists come together to build something bigger than themselves. This is where it started, and we’re just getting warmed up.

Food Truck Line Up:

Lit Litty’s

C Marie’s Sweet Seductions

The Food Pitt

Billie Gold Bubble Tea

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Tickets:

single day pass $20
weekend pass $40

Friday: 12pm – 9pm

Saturday: 12pm – 9pm

Sunday: 12pm – 7pm

Normally you’d have to consume a week’s worth of reality television to experience the dizzying array of human spectacle planned for the Immersed In Ink tattoo and alternative art festival coming to Dayton this weekend. If the thought of 3 days of circus sideshows, roller derby girls, midget wrestling, human suspension and live tattooing gets your motor running, then this convention will have you hittin’ on all cylinders.

The 2010 Immersed In Ink Tour makes a pit stop at Hara Arena, Oct. 15-17 with a full schedule of spectacular events. The convention showcases artists from all over the world and Dayton’s hottest inkers will be there to showcase their skill with the drill! Modified Skin, of Dayton and Lambadi City Tattoos, of Troy are a few of the local shops scheduled for live tattooing at the show.

In addition to the live events, Immersed In Ink Magazine will be covering the show and conducting an Alternative Model Search for all 3 days of the show, with the winner awarded a multiple page photo spread. Vendors will be on hand selling tattoo supplies and apparel also. Parking is free.

Peep the schedule below, then go online to buy your tickets. Tickets will also be available the days of the event, cash only.

Photo courtesy of Immersed In Ink.

Schedule of Events:
Friday:
3PM – Machine Seminar by Brandon Davis and Chris Vargas
6pm – Human Suspension by Aztlan Arts
7pm – Sideshow by Self Inflicted Studios
9pm – Best Ink of the Day

Saturday:

2PM – Musical Chairs by Gem City Roller Derby
3:30 – Sideshow by Stu Modifies and Aztlan Arts
4PM-8PM – Contest Registration
5pm – Human Suspension by Aztlan Arts

6pm-7pm – Circus Sideshow by Pickled Brothers Sideshow
8pm – Contest Judging

9pm – Live Music by Scott Diffee and his 6 String
10pm – Best Ink of the Day

Sunday: