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TMoms @ 29: A Tattooed Mom Themed Art Show!

It’s Tattooed Mom’s 29th birthday! To celebrate, we’re throwing a one-night-only party & open call art show featuring TMoms-themed & TMoms-inspired art!

 

Every year, hundreds of artists from around the world visit Tattooed Mom to put their work on the walls and see the art of other creatives who 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)!

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH
5PM-2AM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

ARTIST LIST TBA // SUBMISSIONS OPEN UNTIL APRIL 17, 2026.

 

Call for Entries Illustration & Show Flyer by @sadcowboychar.

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

TMoms @ 29: Group Art Show Open Call For Submissions

Posted on by Sarah Cowell

✨ 29 and still DIVINE! ✨

In celebration of Tattooed Mom’s 29th birthday, we’re throwing a one-night only party & open call art show featuring TMoms themed works!

 

 

Every year, hundreds of artists from around the world visit Tattooed Mom to put their work on the walls and see the art of other creatives who have recently passed through. Now in our 29th year, we invite all artists inspired by Tattooed Mom – both 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 Mom. We will also be selecting one special piece to be featured on a future limited edition Tattooed Mom Artist Edition tee (check out our *limited stock* reprint of the TMoms @ 22 Rain x TMoms Artist Edition Tee)!

 

 

All submissions must be dropped off in person or mailed to 530 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 by APRIL 17, 2026. Please include your name and Instagram tag as you would like it credited, as well as your preferred method of contact (email / Instagram DM / text).

 

Participating artists are welcome to sell their TMoms @ 29 submission(s). Artists are responsible for selling their art or arranging for someone else to do so, and artists will retain 100% of all sales. Artists chosen for the TMoms Artist Edition tees will have their art featured on limited edition merchandise in addition to receiving a TMoms gift card and a supply of their designed shirts!

 

It is the artist’s responsibility to pick up all submitted art after the show. All art must be picked up by May 1, 2026. Please note that mail-in submissions will not be returned.

 

 

Deadline for Entries: April 17, 2026

 

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

 

Location: In-person drop-off or mail submissions accepted. Please address your pieces to Tattooed Mom, 530 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

 

Pick-Up: All artwork must be collected by Friday, May 1.

 

Questions? Email [email protected].

 

Show Date: April 24, 2026 // Please note that show attendance is 21+ w/ valid ID only, however artists of all ages are encouraged to submit.

Call for Entries Illustration & Show Flyer by @sadcowboychar.

 

“Dum Dum Juice” artwork by Corey Danks. Artist Edition Tee by Rain. Painting (no name) by Kelly Campanile.

 

Morse Code: Alternative Open Call Drag Show // October 2025

Morse Code is a alternative drag competition that highlights the freaks and weirdos of the Tri-State area! Come out and help your favorite freak snatch the crown and a $100 cash prize!

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Hosted by Norah Morse
Co-host: Ms. Terr

Featuring:

leechpet

mentalia666

missmingeeatingdisorder

themuseofficial

pharaoh_deenile

piranha_queen

itssavvybaby

salaamkitty

postmortem_666

the.mysticalmaven

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

Morse Code: Alternative Open Call Drag Show // August 2025

Morse Code is a alternative drag competition that highlights the freaks and weirdos of the Tri-State area! Come out and help your favorite freak snatch the crown and a $100 cash prize!

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 
Hosted by Norah Morse
Co-host: Ms. Terr

 
Guests:
@xx_tomfoolery_xx
@thebrettzo

 
Contestants:
@itssavvybaby
@cosmiccutie_
@thezanything
@thehumandiscoball
@drag_ghoul
@queenelizabethnewjersey
@mx.kayokenshin
@semavanhogh
@oberonthedemon
@dinahloneliness

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

Morse Code: Alternative Open Call Drag Show // June 2025

Morse Code is a alternative drag competition that highlights the freaks and weirdos of the Tri-State area! Come out and help your favorite freak snatch the crown and a $100 cash prize!

TUESDAY, JUNE 17TH
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Hosted by Norah Morse
Co-host: Ms. Terr

Guest performer: @mewikki
Competitors:

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Tuesdays, 4-10pm | The triumphant return of Taco Tuesday is finally here! Y’all better zoom down for $1.50 beef or bean tacos every Tuesday!! And wash it all down with $3 Tecate!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

Morse Code: Alternative Open Call Drag Show

Get ready for Philly’s new Alternative Open Call Drag Competition! Join us for some shenanigans at Tmoms! 21+

Winner gets $100 cash prize!

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 8TH
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<
TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Hosted by Norah Morse
Co-host: Ms. Terr

Featuring:
Tom Foolery
Oktober Third
Mew Ikki
Vudu Thee Dahl
Goofy Littleguy
Yvette Whoreizon
King Thighs
Valek Vega
Post Mortem

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Tuesdays, 4-10pm | The triumphant return of Taco Tuesday is finally here! Y’all better zoom down for $1.50 beef or bean tacos every Tuesday!! And wash it all down with $3 Tecate!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

TMoms @ 22: Group Art Show Open Call For Submissions

Posted on by Robert Perry

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

 

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