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Cedarhurst "The Art of Tattooing"

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Event Name: The Art of Tattooing

Cost of Attendance (per person): $10

Description of Event: THE ART OF TATTOOING: An Introduction to the History of Tattooing and its Evolution as a Fine Art Form Saturday, July 9 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm | Must be 18 to attend Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 Richview Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 Admission: $10 per person | $5 Cedarhurst members Food Concessions & Cash Bar – featured cocktail Presented by: Guy Aitchison | Tattoo Artist & Educator 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Michele Wortman exhibit | Shrode Art Center at Cedarhurst View tattoo artist Michele Wortman’s oil paintings | Cash Bar 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Guy Aitchison Presentation | Mitchell Musuem Performance Hall View Guy Aitchison's oil paintings on display 8:00 -10:00 pm – Mix & Mingle Enjoy the ‘live gallery’ of tattooed individuals. Several of Guy and Michele’s ‘art collectors’ will be present. We encourage everyone to show-off their tattoos. Have an opportunity to view and purchase a variety of the books they have published, as well as prints of their artwork and merchandise. DIY- temporary tattoo station with metallic, glitter and realistic looking temp. tattoos for free GUY AITCHISON • tattoo artist since 1988 • educator in tattoo field since 1992 • involved in countless events, publications and exhibitions • featured artist in ‘Tattoo’ an art exhibit at the Field Museum, Chicago • appeared in various TV productions including Tattoo Wars, LA ink and Best Ink • known for his abstract “Biomechanical” style which he has helped popularize • gave Rob Zombie his first tattoo in 1989 when he was 21 Pay at the door or purchase tickets online at https://cedarhurst.org/events/the-art-of-tattooing/ ph: 618-242-1236 PROGRAM SPONSOR: Toni Smith

Address / Location of Event: 2600 Richview Rd., Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864 United States

Event Website: https://cedarhurst.org/events/the-art-of-tattooing/

Contact Phone Number: (618) 242-1236

Contact Person: Jennaca Gilbert

Contact Email: intern@cedarhurst.org

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