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Enter our APOF-sponsored Battle of the Hands contest for your chance to win $2,500!
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Meet 6 LGBTQ tattoo artists who are using their platforms to help the industry grow. Learn more to close out Pride month!
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Great news: tattoo conventions are making a comeback in 2021! Learn more and check out our interview with Troy Timpel.
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