Relive the Flower City Tattoo Convention 2025: three days of tattoo competitions, Ink Master artists, live MMA and wrestling, sideshow acts, and unforgettable community moments. 

American Traditional tattooing is the backbone of our craft — bold lines, timeless colors, and iconic designs. Discover the history, the artists shaping the style today, and why this revival matters.

Discover the story of Buddy Mott—the tattoo historian whose museum at the Flower City Tattoo Convention keeps American traditional tattoo history alive. A tribute to the roots, legends, and lineage that built today’s culture.

Ed Hardy bridged tattooing, fine art, and global fashion. From Tattoo City’s “portable murals” to a licensing era that both amplified and distorted his name, this deep-dive re-centers Hardy as the artist who taught the world to read tattoo language.

Before tattoos were fashion statements, Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins built a code that still defines the craft — bold lines, clean work, and an unbreakable standard. Discover how the father of American Traditional turned rebellion into a lifelong art form that still bleeds into today’s culture.