InkAddict Tattoo Art Scholarship

Ink Addict Tattoo Design ScholarshipDo You Like to Draw Tattoo Designs? Well, Here’s a Scholarship Just for You!

Since I’ve been substitute teaching at my local middle school and high school, I’ve noticed that many students have tattoos or sport tattoo designs on their clothing. For those students without a permanent tattoo, there’s a trend to use sharpie markers to draw tattoos on themselves or on their friends. In one art class I taught, a high school student had two friends creating intricate and colorful “tats” on both her arms. I mentioned to the group that tattoos are considered an art form in cultures all over the world. I suggested that they photograph their work and email it to the Art teacher as evidence of their work in class. By the end of class, she had two full sleeves in every sharpie color available. I can only imagine the relief her parents felt when they realized her tattoos would eventually wash off. Another student actually had a tattoo portfolio he shared with me. When they discovered I write about scholarships, they challenged me to find a scholarship for tattoo artists. Well, here’s the real deal:

URL:  http://www.inkaddict.com/

Contact Info:  Ink Addict, 22007 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220; Phone:  855-INK-ADDICT; info@inkaddict.com

UPDATE: We suggest emailing InkAddict to find out of their scholarship is being offered this year.

Deadline:  June 15

Award Amount:  $1,000 and $500

Eligibility:  Must be pursuing a Graduate or Undergraduate degree for Graphic Design or Art, must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Requirements: Online Application. Must submit your best example of tattoo art OR art that could be used on tattoo inspired clothing. Note that you must upload a file of your original artwork Designs must be original and cannot repurpose – or use in any way – copywritten material. Most recent college transcript

Application Link: http://www.inkaddict.com/

Notes:

  • The first place winner may have their original design printed on InkAddict apparel
  • The runner up winner may have their original design printed on InkAddict apparel
  • All rights to first and second-prize winning art become the sole property of InkAddict, to be used at its discretion