By Staff Reports
(Oahu)–This summer heats up again with the 4th Annual Pacific Ink and Art Expo taking place again at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. As occurs every year, the Expo has completely sold out all of its booths and floor space to artists and vendors months in advance of the show.
This ‘Ohana friendly Expo always attracts spectators of every age and ethnicity, all in awe of the attractions and vendors offered as well as the best tattoo artists from Hawai’i, the mainland and around the world showcasing LIVE tattooing all under one roof and in one place.
The Pacific Ink and Art Expo also boasts a celebrity artists Line-up second to none! Scheduled to appear and tattoo live in house will be (subject to change, of course) John Monk (Outlaw Country), Roman Abrego (Ink Master), Oliver Peck (Ink Master), Tatu Baby (Ink Master) Mark Logenecker (Ink Master), Big Ceeze (Ink Master), Big Gus (Tattoo Nightmares) not to mention Industry “living legends”, Lyle Tuttle, Gil Montie, Rick Walters, Shanghai Kate, Freddy Negrete and more!! We also BMX legend Rick Thorne who became famous for pioneering the sport via reality tv and the X Games riding our skate ramp. Over 250 Artists and tons of vendor booths for you to explore and enjoy.
From a historic and cultural aspect, we proudly feature and pay special tribute this year to practitioners who bring the ancient tapping art form of tattoo from Hawaii, Samoa, Japan, and the Philippines to the Expo. Local legends like Keone Nunes and Keli’I Makua have been at the Expo since the beginning! Many guest artists from Australia, New Zealand, Europe and of course the USA will also be here!
At the Expo, you will be able to receive a tattoo from the artist(s) of your choice under the most clean and sterile conditions, fully monitored and regulated by the Hawaii Department of Health. There will be information on safety and tattoo after care as well. Education and Awareness is one of PIAE’s cornerstones and is shared with all the people of Hawaii and abroad.
Our MAIN STAGE will have a non‐stop lineup of local musical groups, tattoo contests, cultural dancers, food eating contests, Bikini & Tattooed Calendar Models along with tons of raffle and prize give-a-ways.
For your eating pleasure, there will be several food vendors to choose from as you listen to wonderful island music and great hands, as well as shop among the numerous clothing and specialty item vendors that will be there. We encourage you to bring the keiki. It is an ‘Ohana friendly event. A special kid’s area, the Keiki Zone, will be available for them to jump, play and have fun while you get a tattoo done! For the “older kids”, we have the SKATE Ramp Show. Don’t be surprised to catch local and national professionals tearing it up! Make sure to visit the custom and killer bicycles that will be beautifully displayed for your “People’s Choice” vote. There will be so much to take in and enjoy and there will be something for everybody! Please come and join us!
All said, The Pacific Ink and Art Expo offers an incredibly unique experience to all who come and experience it with even more direct marketing potential for our sponsors, companies and exhibitors to brand and build with our island community.
Our Goal here at the Expo is simple Promote Aloha, Art, Culture, Respect, Education and Safety! We invite you to come and experience The Pacific Ink and Art Expo 2015. August 7/8/9. www.HawaiiTattooExpo.com