CONTESTS

CONTEST 1 - TATTOO ART CONTEST

Indigenous


Contemporary



ENTER NOW

Print out one of our templates below, then fill in the body with your Art work.

There are 6 catagories, show us what you can do!

Enjoy this contest, allowing tattooist & artist to show the world what they are best at.

Previous contest entrants are welcome to come in & pick up one of our Collectors Body Art Design Posters for "FREE" (only while stocks last) Posters exclusive to Underground Arts & National Tattoo Museum normally retail at $15 each, limited run of 2000 male & 2000 female.



Terms and Conditions

No Glitter or reflective paper is to be used. All designs must cover 80% of body.Entries can be A4 to life size. Entry into the annual 'Underground Arts Tattoo Art Contest' means I will accept the terms and conditions of tat2.co.nz and the decisions of the judges. I acknowledge that tat2.co.nz will take every precaution to protect my artwork but understand that Underground Arts will not be responsible for acts beyond their control. I grant Underground Arts the right to photograph my artwork for publication, marketing or promotional use. Also to release my contact details to the media. My entry will become the property of Underground Arts. I (the artist) retain the right to use copies of my images as I see fit.


Dates - times

Entries are due no later than 5pm 2 February 2012.

Send your artwork to us either by emailing a high resolution scan of your work to tat2.co.nz@mail.com or dropping your artwork off to the tattoo museum @ 187 Vivian Street, Wellington and you could be in to win some great prizes!



Prizes

Winners in the over 18 categories will receive up to $500 vouchers for tattooing by S.G.Maddock at Underground Arts or a limited edition canvas print painted by S.G.Maddock. Winners in the under 16 will receive a Custom made Lasered Skateboard made by Totem Deck designed by S.G.Maddock,valued at $399.



Judges

Paul Sayce - Curator of British Tattoo Museum
Steve Maddock - Owner of Underground Arts Tattoo Studios & National Tattoo Museum of NZ



Categories

INDIGENOUS
The Indigenous category allows you to explore your indigenous core (or anyone elses) and craft a full tribal bodysuit! Celtic, Egyptian, Japanese, Greek - the possibilities are endless!! Examples at the top of page.

CONTEMPORARY
The Contemporary category gives you the freedom to exhibit your creative expressions from head to toe...anything goes - dragons, fairies, portraits, biomech, sci-fi...the list goes on...but please stick to one theme. Examples at the top of page.

UNDER 16

BEST AMATEUR ARTIST
If art is your hobby give this a go.

BEST PROFESSIONAL ARTIST
If you are a professional (income earnt from tattooing) then this is your category.

CG ARTIST

 



Sponsors

Underground Arts
National Tattoo Museum of New Zealand



Films

 



THIS IS THE ENTRY FORM

DOWNLOAD THE TEMPLATES BELOW AND GET DESIGNING!

Click here to download a High resolution PDF (12 Megs)

Click here to download a High resolution PDF (12 Megs)


CONTEST 2 - SKATEBOARD DESIGN CONTEST

www.tat2.co.nz presents The 3rd Annual Skateboard Competition

To enter, fill in the blank skateboard on the below template (following the guidelines) with your own original designs.

You can use any type of marker, crayon, computer, paint, etc for your design.

Entries must be dry and no bigger than lifesize board.

Entry is FREE and you can enter as many times you like.

THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED FOR 2011!!!

Contemporary Category Winners 2011

1ST PRIZE - Adam Gallagher

2ND PRIZE - Adam Gallagher

3RD PRIZE - Joseph Black

Prizes


1st Prize - Custom made Totem deck designed by S.G Maddock
Sponsored by Underground Arts & Totem Decks.

2nd Prize - Checkers Set + Poster.
Sponsored by Swire Ltd & Underground Arts

3rd Pize - Poster
Sponsored by Underground Arts

Indigenous Category Winners 2011

1ST PRIZE - Calen Paris

2ND PRIZE - Thomas Memoisea

3RD PRIZE - Travis

Prizes


1st Prize - Custom made Totem deck designed by S.G Maddock.
Sponsored by National Tattoo Museum of New Zealand & Totem Decks.

2nd Prize - Checkers Set + Print
Sponsored by Swire Ltd & Underground Arts

3rd Prize - Print
Sponsored by Underground Arts



2011 COMPETITION IS CLOSED!!!




DOWNLOAD A TEMPLATE BELOW AND GET DESIGNING!


Click here to download a High resolution JPG (7.5 Megs)

2009 Competition winners

Artists Declaration

Entry into the annual 'Tat2.co.nz Skateboard Design Competition' means I will accept the terms and conditions of tat2.co.nz and the decisions of the judges. I acknoweledge that tat2.co.nz will take every precaution to protect my artwork but understand that Underground Arts will not be responsible for acts beyond their control. I grant Underground Arts the right to photograph my artwork for publication, marketing or promotional use. Also to release my contact details to the media. My entry will become the property of Underground Arts. I (the artist) retain the right ot use copies of my images as I see fit.