2027 Season

The Judges

The Tattoo Show Invitational judging panel is composed of industry veterans, safety specialists, and former champions — selected for expertise, impartiality, and integrity.

Judge Spots Are Open — Will Be Revealed Soon

Once all positions are filled, judges will be announced. Interested in judging? Apply now.

Head Judge

To Be Revealed

Head Judge

Traditional & Neo-Traditional

Judge spots are open — click to apply

Traditional Judges

To Be Revealed

Traditional Judge — Artistic Quality

Japanese & Irezumi

Judge spots are open — click to apply

To Be Revealed

Traditional Judge — Technique

Black & Grey Realism

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To Be Revealed

Traditional Judge — Client Satisfaction

Watercolor & Abstract

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Cleanliness Judges

To Be Revealed

Cleanliness Judge — Barrier Technique

Infection Control & Bloodborne Pathogens

Judge spots are open — click to apply

To Be Revealed

Cleanliness Judge — Station Sanitation

Surface Decontamination

Judge spots are open — click to apply

Final Round Panel

To Be Revealed

Final Round Guest Judge

All Styles — Industry Legend

Judge spots are open — click to apply

To Be Revealed

Final Round — Head Judge

Traditional & Neo-Traditional

Judge spots are open — click to apply