WV Tattoos: A Deep Dive into West Virginia’s Artistic Heritage
The 7th Annual West Virginia Tattoo Expo
Morgantown Event Center
On-site tattooing and piercing
Over 160 artists
Vendors
Contests
Miss Tattooed West Virginia pageant
$15 per day or $40 for a weekend pass
Children under 12 get in free with an adult
$5 discount for students or military personnel with ID
Website: wvtattooexpo.com
Tattoo artist licensing in West Virginia
Tattoo shop permit requirements
Bloodborne pathogens training for tattoo artists
Practice on fake skin
Tattoo studio registration with the West Virginia Department of Health
Operating permit display
Parental consent for tattooing on minors
Parental presence during tattooing on minors
Under 16 tattooing prohibition, even with parental consent
Artist Accelerator Program for aspiring tattoo artists
Structured tattooing course
Professional artist guidance and feedback
Over 2500 students attended the program
Many students opened their own tattoo studios
Skills for becoming a full-time tattoo artist quickly.