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West Virginia Tattoo ExpoOctober 11 – 13, 2013“A gathering for tattoo artists by tattoo artists”
Be a part of the first tattoo convention in West Virginia. We want to bring together the talents ofgreat artists and showcase the tattoo lifestyle in this great University City. This is a celebrationof body art and culture and big attendance numbers are expected. Join in the first annualconvention. Be a part of bringing this special landmark event to West Virginia. We haveorganized and committed to a massive promotional campaign for the event. The radius of theconvention will be blanketed with radio, posters, and thousands of flyers handed out. This isgoing to be a large annual event, and we want you to be a part of it all!!!About Morgantown, WVConsistently regarded as one of the nation's best small cities, Morgantown has been ranked"Third Best Small Town in America" by Men's Journal in 2004 and "Twelfth Hottest Small City:Boomtown" by Inc. Magazine in 2006.Within a 500-mile radius of Morgantown is one-half of the population of the United States andone-third of the population of Canada. Morgantown is one day’s drive from 6 of the 8 largestU.S. metropolitan areas, 20 metro areas with populations of 1 million or more, and 22 of thenation’s top 35 industrial markets.Morgantown, WV is one of the best small cities in the country, noted for its strong economyand quality of life. World-class health care, recreation, education, and art communitiescomplement our strong business climate. Home of West Virginia University, the city offerslimitless attractions for new visitors and an historic hometown feel that lifelong residents stay toexperience. You won’t meet nicer people than you will in West Virginia.
About the VenueThe Morgantown Event Center and Waterfront Place HotelTwo Waterfront Place Morgantown, WV 26501-5958 Toll Free 866-STAY-WPH or 866-782-9974 Local 304-296-1700Fax 304-284-0523 info@waterfrontplacehotel.comThe Waterfront Place Hotel and the Morgantown Event Center features state of the art designand engineering with multi-purpose accommodations for regional, national and internationalmeetings; tradeshows, theatrical and other special events. Located in Downtown Morgantown,the Hotel and Event Center are only seconds away from West Virginia University, and easilyaccessible by Interstates 68 and 79. The hotel also offers free shuttle service to the MorgantownMunicipal Airport (MGW). It is ideally situated for the activities and attractions of GreaterMorgantown.Overlooking the picturesque Monongahela River, the Waterfront Place Hotel offers an escapethat is both close to nature and easily accessible to downtown Morgantown. The unique locationin the Wharf District, inviting atmosphere, and upstanding service combine to make this the idealWest Virginia hotel.They have drastically reduced the room rate to 125.00 per night for the convention.Mention code: WV Tattoo Expo when booking your rooms for the reduced rate.
West Virginia University – Morgantown, WVSurrounded by awe-inspiring rolling hills, West Virginia University is the heartbeat ofMorgantown and is home to over 30,000 students. Whether your visit to WVU is one to exploreyour future with the university, or a nostalgic journey into fun and Mountaineer pride, you'll findthe activities and opportunities at WVU abound. Exciting sports, music and arts events, andnumerous cultural activities are offered all year-round. The fascinating architecture andhandsome grounds of the university are great for a stroll into America's history. The remarkableachievements of the university and its energetic students are the city's pride for the future.WVU recently joined the Big 12 Conference and made an immediate impact.The Princeton Review recently ranked WVU the #1 Party School in America!!!Over 30,000 students less than one mile from the venue!!!
Fairmont State UniversityLess than 20 minutes away is Fairmont State University. The University is largely diverse and ishome to 7,450 Students.*Along with Junior Colleges, there are over 40,000 college students less than 20 minutes fromthe venue!!!The West Virginia Tattoo Expo will be big. We booked this venue with the Event Center andWaterfront Hotel because they are side by side. The convenience and state of the art designalong with massive parking makes this the perfect location. Morgantown is a city that has appealfor everyone. It can be the party of a lifetime, or it can be the ideal quiet trip. That is up to you.We want you to come and enjoy the Expo. We want you to showcase your product/service tomake this Expo a huge success year after year. Attending vendors will also be given first optionfor a booth next year. We want you here!!!Thank you for taking the time to consider being a part of this very large landmark event. It willbe a busy weekend. There has never been a tattoo convention in West Virginia; this has been along time coming. We are expecting a huge turnout. Come join the 1st Annual Expo!!!Booths size will be 8X10 at the price of 450. 2 persons per booth.Double booths of 8X20 are available for 800. 4 persons per booth.2 Tables, 2 Chairs, Pipe and draping, included per single booth.For further information please contact:Rocco CunninghamWV Tattoo Expo304-626-5541wvtattooexpo@gmail.com
C Productions, LLC Proudly PresentsThe West Virginia Tattoo ExpoOctober 11th -13th 2013The Waterfront Hotel & Morgantown Event Center, Morgantown, 6-5541Shop Name: www.Artist Name: www.Address:City: State: Zip Code:Telephone: - -E-Mail: @8 x 10 Tattoo Booth. 450.00Includes 2 three day passes, power strip, distilled water, Biohazard, 2 tables, 4 chairs, 2 trash cans. Includeslinks on the artist’s page of www.wvtattooexpo.com to your web site.8 x 20 Tattoo Booth. 800.00Includes 4 three day passes, 2 power strips, distilled water, Biohazard, 4 tables, 8 chairs, 4 trash cans.Includes link on the vendor page of the official web site www.wvtattooexpo.comAdditional 3 Day Artist Pass 30.00 X . .Total. .Make Certified Checks and Money Orders Payable to “C Productions, LLC.” Credit Card Authorizationprovided on the following page. Must be paid in full by August 1, 2013. Deposit of 200 holds your booth.DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.It is understood and agreed by applicant(s) that this entire document constitutes a contract betweenC Productions, LLC and applicant(s), when countersigned by a designated agent ofC Productions, LLC. Furthermore, applicant(s) signature deems understanding and compliance with rulesand regulations of C Productions, LLC. All booth spaces are subject to approval byC Productions, LLC.Signature: Date:Printed Name: Title:
Credit Card AuthorizationName as it appears on cardCredit Card CompanyCredit Card NumberAddressCity State ZipExpiration Date CVC CODEApplicant Signature: Date:Mail Completed Package to:C Productions, LLC.124 North Chestnut St.Clarksburg, WV 26301Other Artists working in the booth:Limit 2 links on the website for a single booth, 4 links on the website for a double booth.Artist: Shop Name:Website:Artist: Shop Name:Website:Artist: Shop Name:Website:Artist: Shop Name:Website:Confirmed by C Prod. LLC. Date:
2013 WEST VIRGINIA TATTOO EXPOOctober 11, 12 & 13, 2013ARTIST REGISTRATIONThe Morgantown Event Center – Morgantown, WVSingle Booth - 450.00 Double Booth - 800.00EVENT CENTER ACCESS FOR ARTISTSSet up for Friday, October 11 from 8am-2pm Friday, October 11 at 8am (opens to the public at 2pm) Saturday, October 12 at 10am (opens to the public at 12noon) Sunday, October 13 at 10am (opens to the public at 12noon) Set up is scheduled for Friday, October 11 between 8am and 2pm. All Artists must be set up and be ready towork by 2pm. No set up will be permitted after the opening of the show and West Virginia Tattoo Exporeserves the right to reassign booth space with no refund if Artist has not loaded in prior to show opening.PARKING During designated set up Artists may temporarily park at the loading dock. During all show hours Artist are required to park in The Waterfront Hotel Parking Garage or the MorgantownEvent Center Parking Garage.BOOTH All booths will be assigned in advance on a first come, first serve basis upon completion of the ArtistRegistration form and full payment is received. Exhibitor shall not sublet any part of the booth space assignedwithout prior written consent from WVTE. Each booth is 8X10 and includes 1- 8’ high back drape with 2- 3’ high drapes, 1- 8’ skirted table, 1- 8’ nonskirted table, 4- folding chairs, 1- waste basket, 1- 1 quart disposable sharps container, 1- power strip, 1 gallondistilled water, 2- Artist lanyards (non transferable), and a website listing on www.WVTattooExpo.com withlink to your website. All Artists are responsible for bringing their own equipment including an autoclave (if necessary) as well asfurnishing including work lighting, extension cords, consent/release forms, aftercare instructions, etc. The Morgantown Event Center’s Business Center is located upstairs with additional copiers, fax machines,internet access, etc. for a fee. Do not leave valuables in your booth. Although Exhibit Halls are securely locked and monitored by overnightsecurity, West Virginia Tattoo Expo cannot be held responsible for any items left in your booth at any point.WORK AREA NO ONE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE CAN BE TATTOOED OR PIERCED -- NO EXCEPTIONS. The Monongalia County Health Department will be on site at all times and will expect to see barriers in alltattoo booths. Tattoos that are fresh can cause a threat of cross-contamination. Please keep everyone clean and safe. All tattoos done at the expo must be bandaged before customer leaves the booth. Bandages may be removedto enter the tattoo contests but should only be done with the help of the artist. All needles must be single use, autoclaved, dated, and disposed of in the provided sharps container. Artists bringing an autoclave must have recent spore testing within the last 60 days made available. Body piercing of genitals or nipples must be screened from public view. You are obligated to bring the screenyourself as it is not included with your booth fee. Also, body piercers must adhere to all guidelines set forth bythe Monongalia County Health Department. Aftercare instructions must be made available to all clients.
PROPER REMOVAL OF WASTE Needles are ONLY to be put in sharps container. If this policy is not practiced the shop and/or individual artistare subject to fines by the Monongalia County Health Department and will be asked to leave the event withoutrefund. The trash cans provided will be emptied every night. Please place all trash you wish removed in the trash can.LICENSING The Monongalia County Health Department requires every tattoo artist and/or body piercer to obtain atemporary license. Individuals submitting the appropriate tattooing and/or body piercing license application to include:1. Current licensing or registration from another acceptable state, county or municipal authority or healthagency authorizing showing individual or shop is licensed for tattoos and/or body piercing.2. Show evidence of compliance with: OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standards*There are no other options that are acceptable. If an individual does not apply for and obtain all of thenecessary licensing and paperwork they will not be able to tattoo at the West Virginia Tattoo Expo. This isnon negotiable and is not up for interpretation or discussion. Please see the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources Tattoo Studios License Applicationfor ALL licensing requirements at http://www.wvdhhr.org/phs/other/Tattoo.asp The 200.00 fee for the license and is made out directly to the Monongalia County Health Department viaU.S. money orders only. The temporary licensing fee is separate from the cost of the Artist booth space and isnot an extension of West Virginia Tattoo Expo in any way.*The 200.00 is per booth. For example, if you purchase a double booth the fee covers everyone in the boothBECAUSE YOU ARE ALL UNDER THE SAME SHOP!!! Likewise artists sharing a booth split can split thefee BECAUSE YOU ARE FROM THE SAME SHOP!!! Everyone or every shop must obtain a West Virginia Business permit for 35.00. The form must be submittedto the State of West Virginia prior to the event. We can send it to you upon request.WRISTBANDS Artists must wear issued wristband at all times as it allows access to the Artist Copy Station as well as ExhibitHall during non public hours. Anyone in Exhibit Hall without a wristband during show hours will be removed by security. Wristbands are non transferable and must be purchased again if lost. Additional laminates are available for 30.00 each and can be purchased either in advance or upon arrival.COPY STATION A complimentary copy area with two (2) digital copiers and two (2) thermal fax machines will be set up onsite. Other supplies – i.e. bandages, tape, paper towels, A&D ointment, gloves, etc. – will be available on site ata cost.ADDITIONAL DETAILS Exhibitor and its agents, employees and representatives will at all times comply with all federal, state, county,civic, and local laws and ordinances. Exhibitor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all licenses, permits orapprovals required under state and local laws applicable to exhibitor’s particular activity. The exhibitor agrees to hold harmless West Virginia Tattoo Expo, C Productions, LLC, Morgantown EventCenter and any agent, employee or representative affiliated with of any and all types of liability, loss, damage,injury, accidents, fire, theft, war, acts of terrorism, natural disasters or acts of God. West Virginia Tattoo Expomakes no representation or warranty regarding the success of the event, including, but not limited to,attendance, exhibitor participation, weather, or success of exhibitor’s booth.
ARTIST-VENDOR REGISTRATIONPLEASE ENTER ALL INFORMATION COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELYThe following information will be used for contact, confirmation and website listing onwww.WVTattooExpo.com. Information should match Monongalia County Health Department licenseapplication documents to ensure accurate identification.Shop Name:Business Address:City: State: Zip Code:Phone: Fax:Email(s):Website:Artist No. 1: Website:Artist No. 2: Website:Artist No. 3: Website:Artist No. 4: Website: 450.00 Single Booth: 800.00 Double Booth: 30.00 Additional Passes (if any):TOTAL ENCLOSED:Method of Payment:o Business Check #o Personal Check #o Cashier’s Check #o Money Order #o Credit/Debit Card Payment (subject to 3% transaction fee)PLEASE CALL TO PAY VIA CREDIT CARD or DEBIT CARD.
Please fill out, sign and return pages 3 and 4 with payment in full to:West Virginia Tattoo Expo – 124 North Chestnut Street – Clarksburg, WV 26301P 304-626-5541Please make all checks and/or money orders payable to:West Virginia Tattoo ExpoI understand that in order to practice ANY body arts at the West Virginia Tattoo Expo I must have a valid andverifiable Temporary Tattoo License or Body Piercing license issued by the Monongalia County HealthDepartment. I also understand that if issued a license it is only valid during the duration of the expo dates.I agree to comply with all of the rules and regulations specified and set forth by the Monongalia County HealthDepartment while practicing in the State of West Virginia.Additionally, I have read and understand the General Health, Sterilization & Licensing Requirements of theWest Virginia Tattoo Expo and Monongalia County Health Department with regards to: Work Area Proper Removal of Waste Licensing Required Documents & Identification Sterilization Procedures Client Information Additional DetailsI hereby certify, that the information provided on this registration is complete and accurate to the best of myknowledge, and is in no way misrepresented.Artist No. 1Please Print NameSignature DateArtist No. 2Please Print NameSignature DateArtist No. 3Please Print NameSignature DateArtist No. 4Please Print NameSignature Date
The Monongalia County Health Department requires every tattoo artist and/or body piercer to obtain a temporary license. Individuals submitting the appropriate tattooing and/or body piercing license application to include: 1. Current licensing or registration from another acceptable state, county or municipal authority or health
