LIVE with Artblog!

On June 20th, 7-10 PM, Artblog presents: LIVE with Artblog at Tattooed Mom!

Join us for a night of performance art, stand-up comedy, and readings by Alex Smith, Candy Alexandra González, Jacob Chris Hammes, Levi Bentley, and Michael Delgado, followed by a live podcast recording of Artblog Radio with Artblog’s own Wit López speaking with Conrad Benner of Streets Dept!

Suggested donation of $5 per person, which includes one free 50/50 raffle ticket!
Make sure you bring some extra cash for other raffles, like our Artblog “artist swag bag” raffle. We will also be accepting donations towards Artblog and our lovely performers!

Performances 8PM // Live podcast 9PM
MCs for the event are Wit López and Matt Kalasky.

DISCLAIMER: This space is not wheelchair accessible. This event is 21+.

Enjoy this event with Tattooed Mom’s Pierogi Thursday specials:
50¢ vegan potato & onion pierogi from noon-10pm
& half price drafts 5-7pm and 10-11pm

Join the Facebook Event and invite all your pals!

Now Booking Summer & Fall 2019 Events!

‘Tis the season of shorts (and jorts), beer koozies, & long summer nights at Tattooed Mom!

We’ve got art shows! Drag performances! Pop-up shops! Readings! Workshops! Sticker Swaps! Live podcasts! Comedy revues! Fundraisers! And we also want YOU!

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Do you have an event that’s looking for a home? Are you itching to create something new? Do you want to show off your weird, wonderful, unique ideas? Are you working with creatives and building artistic communities? Do you want to host a fun & fantastic event at Tattooed Mom?!

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Our calendar is now open for 2019 summer & fall events, and we’re looking to work with artists, creators, writers, thespians, filmmakers, performers, activists, and other folks from the vast artistic unknown! Our goal is to foster & produce events that bring artists closer to the local community, while also providing a space for uninhibited expression & creativity!

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Send us an email at [email protected]! Tell us all about your marvelous, stunning & super fun event ideas! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Art by darkmeal for TMoms @ 22.

 

Note: Unfortunately we cannot accommodate live music or DJs of any kind.

Philly Queer Bazaar: May 2019

The extraordinary Philly Queer Bazaar is returning to the 2nd floor of TMOMs with several other local queer business owners! Come hang out, shop, support, show your beautiful faces, meet new people, and catch up with old friends!

FREE // UPSTAIRS // 21+

CYBRWRM
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Hearts & Bruises
// Instagram //

Bee Daddy & Sons
// Instagram //

Naturally Queer
// Instagram //

Shell Home
// Instagram //

A G Carol Illustrations
// Instagram //

Nerdy Keppie
// Instagram // Facebook //

Where the Wild Things Yarn
// Facebook //

Bearded Noise
// Instagram // Facebook //

Molly Bee Studio
// Instagram // Twitter // Tumblr // Facebook // Pinterest //

Author Connor Peterson
// Instagram //

Laurel Tree Bindery
// Instagram //

Christine M Creations
// Instagram //

Jewelry Mama Leea
// Instagram // Facebook //

Enjoy this event with TMOM’s full food & drink menu!

Join the Facebook Event and invite all your pals!

You Can’t Fail: Spring 2019

The popular art series You Can’t Fail is returning to Tattooed Mom for a fun spring fling! Join us for an evening of works in progress & new performances brought to you by Chris Davis!

First time performers, seasoned veterans, and everyone in between are welcomed onto the stage to present new works & works in progress including: visual art, photography, theater, dance, performance art, comedy, story-telling, poetry, prose, sculpture, ballet, film, stand-up… ANY and ALL art will be presented in the back room at Tattooed Mom’s (2nd floor).

Doors 6pm // Show 8-10pm
Arrive at any time!

This event is FREE!
21+ w/ valid ID only.

Featuring:
Magda
Christina Rosso
Val Dunn & Jenna Kuerzi
Rachel O’Hanlon Rodriguez
Amanda Leigh Damron
Chelsea Murphy
Jean-Marie Tomlin
Douglas Williams
Kelly Braun
Benjamin Kunkle
Kelly McCaughan
Margot Steinberg
Mary McCool
Micah Greenleaf
Kelly McCaughan
Steve Course & Friend
Alex Vogelsong
Billmarie
Simone Crew
Amyla
Joe Ovelman
Alyssa Medina
& Walter DeForest!

Enjoy this event with our Burger Wednesday specials:
$4 Mom’s Beef Burgers & Mom’s Vegan Burgers,
$2 Narragansett Lager Tall Boys,
a Burger of the Month special,
& half off all drafts 5-7 and 10-11pm

Join the Facebook Event and invite all your pals!

TMOMs @ 22: A Tattooed Mom Themed Art Show!

It’s Tattooed Mom’s 22nd birthday! To celebrate, we’re throwing a one-night-only party & open call art show featuring TMOMs-themed & TMOMs-inspired art!

Hundreds of artists from around the world visit Tattooed Moms every year to put their work on our walls & to see the art of others that have recently passed through. This event is a celebration of the uncurated & uninhibited community behind Tattooed Mom, featuring art of all forms, including photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, and multimedia pieces (all relating to Tattooed Mom)!

FREE // UPSTAIRS // 21+

Artists include:
Nate Hurst
Kelly Campanile
Symone Salib
BLUR
Jodi Bosin
Jim McHugh
musclespasm
artscamuffa
Becca Dent Hanagan
whodoyouthink215
anonimusdread
& MORE!

Enjoy this event with our full food & drink menu,
plus half price drafts from 5-7pm & 10-11pm!

South Street Spring Festival 2019

Spring is sprouting across Philadelphia & South Street is in full bloom, which means it’s time for the annual South Street Spring Festival! There’s no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than exploring over 12 blocks of fantastic springtime festivities, tasting yummy food, checking out local businesses & artists, and enjoying live music!

Don’t miss Tattooed Mom‘s Big Top Tent curated by the fine folx at South Street Art Mart! Check out our pop-up tent right outside of Tattooed Mom, showcasing the creations, crafts, and wares from dozens of local artists, including:

Taped Off TV
Night Owl Designs
Low Level
KWT Designs
Wicked Queer
Wantful Things
whodoyouthink215
Bear 215
Stevie Laney
Bombardment Co.
The Machine Shop
& MORE!

The party isn’t just out on the street—make sure you stop inside to fête and feast on Tattooed Mom’s full food & drink menu, including:

❀ Delicious vegan & non-vegan sammys ❀
✿ Six mouth-watering flavors of tots & fries ✿
❀ Mom’s super fun cocktail concoctions ❀
✿ Half price happy hour drafts ✿
& MORE!

We’ll also have a LIMITED + EXCLUSIVE cocktail available for ONE DAY ONLY! Introducing:

The Carnivale Cooler
Handmade with Brazilian cachaça + fresh watermelon
+ lime + mint + and love <3

Join the Facebook Event and invite all your pals!
Support the South Street Art Mart & their search for a permanent location!
Put on your celebration pants and join us Saturday, May 4th for South Street Spring Fest 2019!

JERKS Productions Presents: Level Up

JERKS Productions is bringing Level Up: A Video Game Art Show to the 2nd floor of Tattooed Mom! This themed First Friday art show series alternates months with their Fused Underground First Friday shows, and ALL OF THEM are hosted at Tattooed Mom. With the theme shows, JERKS aims to challenge artists to take a step out of their comfort zones & focus their work on new themes! This month’s theme is VIDEO GAMES!

Check out art work celebrating your favorite video games! Immerse yourself in your favorite 8-bit worlds and platforming dungeons. Meet & purchase art directly from local artists! JERKS will also be teaming up with the Extra Life organization to raise money to donate to CHOP!

FREE // UPSTAIRS // 21+

Artists Include:
Jennalea Polascak
The Offbeat Artist
Jason McQuirns
Mike Sidrak
Zire Harris (Game Demo)
Adem Kaan
Tim Aichele
Robb Quattro
Elisa Ferguson
Tom Reed
Thomas Gerard
& MORE!

Enjoy this event with happy hour drafts from 5-7pm & 10-11pm.

Join the Facebook Event and invite all your pals!

JERKS Productions Present: FUSED Underground, April 2019

JERKS Productions is back with another steller installment of their bimonthly group art show, FUSED UNDERGROUND! As always they will be showcasing some of Philadelphia (and surrounding area)’s best local underground artists, so join us for a night of ART, HORROR & BOOZE!

Free fun! 21+!

Artists include:
Salvatore Marrone
Stevie Laney
Liz Palo Art
Bronwen Gale
Scott Michael
Michael Slusher
BlackDressWildHeart
A Fairy Soloist Illustrations
Cloud Bembenek
Corinne Dodenhoff
Taylor Rudolph
Kevin Taylor
Keni Thomas
The Offbeat Artist
Jessica Gennarelli
The Philadelphia Secret Admirer/Rainbow Feather
Kevyn Knox
Krissy Whiski
Necromantic Creations
& MORE TBA!

Flyer by Nathan Hurst

Enjoy this event with happy hour drafts from 5-7pm & 10-11pm
& a FUSED exclusive cocktail!

Join the Facebook Event and invite all your pals!

TMoms @ 22: Group Art Show Open Call For Submissions

It’s Tattooed Mom’s 22nd Birthday! In celebration, we are throwing a one night party and open call art show featuring Tmoms themed work. Hundreds of artists from around the world visit Tattooed Moms every year to put their work on the walls and to see the art of others that have recently passed through. Now we invite all artists inspired by Tattooed Mom, near and far, to submit their artwork and be part of a group art show celebration. There is no entry fee, and we are welcoming all art forms, including photography, painting, drawing, sculpture and multimedia pieces relating to Tattooed Moms. We will also be selecting one special piece to be featured on a future limited edition Tattooed Moms artist series tee shirt!

 

All submissions must be dropped off in person or mailed to 530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 by May 13, 2019. Please be sure to include your name or instagram as you would like it credited plus whatever method of contact you prefer (instagram DM / email / text).  It is the artist’s responsibility to pick up all submitted art after the show. All art must be picked up by May 24, 2019. It is the artist’s responsibility to enclose a self addressed prepaid return packaging if they want their mailed-in piece returned. Artists keep 100% of all sales. Art can/will be for sale, but it is the responsibility of the artist to be there to sell it, or set up another arrangement ahead of time with someone who can be on site to handle the sale of their piece. Artist selected for the tee shirts will get their art on a limited edition Tmoms artist series shirt, as well as a gift card and a supply of the shirts with their design on it.

 

Deadline for entries: May 13, 2019

 

Submission Requirements: Any Size, Any Medium, Must be Tattooed Moms inspired

 

Please Email Questions to: [email protected]

 

Show Date: May 17th 2019 // Show is 21+ but artists of all ages are encouraged to submit

 

Call for Entries Illustration by Nathan Hurst

 

Philadelphia Secret Admirer Benefit Art Show & Kickstarter Party

Join us Friday, February 8th for a group art show to benefit the Philadelphia Secret Admirer! Featuring 15+ contributors and up-close encounters with our editorial staff! Witness the WORLD PREMIER of their first foray into film, Phase One of the Third Phase of the Philadelphia Secret Admirer, with the help of Jerks Productions!

This show is also a celebration of their impending Kickstarter campaign launch, which will help fund another year of the Philadelphia Secret Admirer! Don’t miss out on the first screening of their Kickstarter video, and make sure you show up to support local Philadelphia art & artists!

FREE
21+ w/ valid ID

Come for the top-shelf earthy atmosphere & stay for a chance to be part of history! Show your support by purchasing merchandise, back issues, artwork from the show, or by simply saying hello and exchanging moist awkward handshakes with the avatars of mental illness & champions-of-the-bored-and-lonely that you’ve all come to love. Donations are welcome, but absolutely not required.

FEATURING:
Nate Hurst
Kristin Scholz
Pat Aulisio
Box Brown
Rodger Binyone
Kevin Spaghetti
Cassidy McGinley
Tia Roxae
Aubrie Costello
Bianca Bee Fanty
Justin Duerr
Leta Gray
Rob Woods
Rachel Pfeffer
David Otter

Enjoy this event with happy hour drafts from 5-7pm & 10-11pm!

Follow the Philadelphia Secret Admirer on Instagram to stay up to date with new issues & their campaign!