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JUNE

TRAVEL & HAPPENINGS


 

GUEST ARTISTS


Matt Zirbes Lettering

MAtt Zirbes

Aloha Monkey, MN

GLT June 5-8

Tim McAlary tattoos


Port City Tattoo, Santa Ana
GLT
June 7

Greg Christian cat tattoo

Tattoo Faction, OH
GLT June 11

Fernando Lions Skull

Flyrite Tattoo, NY
GLT June 13/14

At Great Lakes Tattoo Pride doesn’t just start and end in June, it is a year-round commitment. In honor of Pride Month, we've decided to do a limited run of Pride Chicagorilla enamel pins. They retail for $10 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated…

At Great Lakes Tattoo Pride doesn’t just start and end in June, it is a year-round commitment. In honor of Pride Month, we've decided to do a limited run of Pride Chicagorilla enamel pins. They retail for $10 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Project Fierce Chicago, housing for LBGTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Order online or stop by the shop to pick one up.

Collage artist and painter Melody Tuttle will be showcasing her work at Great State Gallery (first floor of Great Lakes Tattoo). The opening reception will be held Saturday, June 15 from 7-10PM. Original artwork and merchandise will be available for…

Collage artist and painter Melody Tuttle will be showcasing her work at Great State Gallery (first floor of Great Lakes Tattoo). The opening reception will be held Saturday, June 15 from 7-10PM. Original artwork and merchandise will be available for purchase. Open bar sponsored by Revolution Brewing and Virtue Cider.