about that baby tattooville retreat

Dov from DKEToys has sent word that Baby Tattoo Books has put together an awesome weekend retreat called Baby Tattooville "so you can hang with some amazing artists and get so much cool exclusive stuff that it practically pays for itself in product."
 
between October 5 through October 7, 2007 - featured artists: Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Gris Grimly, James Jean, Frank Kozik, Tara McPherson, Ragnar, Jeffery Scott (1019), Jeff Soto, Amanda Visell and more, will descend upon the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in Riverside, California - for this retreat.

(*pls note: the event is strictly limited to 100 attendees)

click HERE to download further information via PDF-file, including the Registration Form - or click HERE to read details of what to expect :)

/// Baby Tattooville 2007 - Planned Gifts, Giveaways and Bonus Items for Attendees:

Baby Tattooville attendees will receive unique gifts and giveaways courtesy of the event's Featured Artists and sponsors - here is a partial list of what attendees can expect:

12-in-1 Limited Edition Signed and Numbered Print:
Featured Artists will create individual images to be included in an exclusive event print. The single print, featuring 12 works of art, will be signed by each of the artists.

All-Artist Art-Jam Gicle Courtesy of Pop Cling:
Featured Artists will spend Friday and Saturday in a tag team collaboration creating original art. What will the result look like, who knows; but attendees will have their own professionally reproduced art print of the original on Sunday. Impossible? Be there!

James Jean Original Figure Drawing:
What will James Jean do with the art he creates during his drawing demonstration with beautiful tattooed girls? He will give it away to attendees. Enough for everyone? Yes! (oh snap! i really want this!!!!)

Exclusive Dimensional Art Object by Ragnar:
Ragnar will sculpt, mold and cast an original work of art. The mold will be destroyed at the end of the event, but not until casts have been created for each and every attendee.

Tara McPherson Screen Print:
Tara will arrive at Baby Tattooville ready to show you some hands-on printing. What you get: an exclusive print. What you give: some hands-on help.

Pre-Release Mini Figure from STRANGEco Vivisect Playset: (a rare one at that)
No explanation necessary. (send pictures please! LOL)

Books by Mark Murphy:
Oil and Scribble.

Signed Baby Tattoo Books:
My Hunger For Venison by Gary Baseman, Little Jordan Ray¹s Muddy Spud by Gris Grimly, Kings of the Road by Ragnar and Popping Through Pictures by Amanda Visell.

Cannibal Flesh Riot Swag:
Gris Grimly will bring enough collectible movie memorabilia for everyone.

One-of-a-Kind Baby Tattooville Ticket with Original Artwork by Amanda Visell:
One might mistake this ticket for a beautiful, hand-numbered mini-print. Attendees who present their ticket to Amanda Visell will be rewarded with on-the-spot customization.

Exclusive Photo Print by Jeffery Scott (1019):
Mr. Scott will pull a double all-nighter to demonstrate his artistic process. Be there Friday night for the photo shoot; be there Sunday for the signed and numbered print.

Subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances

/// Baby Tattooville 2007 - Event Highlights:

Friday Afternoon/Evening
- Registration and Check-In
- Presentation of 12-in-1 Limited Edition Print (signed and numbered by Featured Artists)
- Distribution of Arrival Gift Basket
- Welcome Reception (cash bar)
- Jeffery Scott Photo Shoot

Saturday Morning
- State of Baby Tattooville Address Event Overview Q&A
- Presentation of gifts from Munky King, Murphy Design Art Books and STRANGEco.*

Saturday Afternoon
- Jeff Soto Studio Field Trip (personally guided by the artist)
- James Jean Draws Illustrated Ladies (life drawing - attendees receive original art*)
- Ragnar in 3D (sculpting, molding, casting demo attendees receive original art object*)
- Tara McPherson Screen Printing (hands-on demo attendees receive handmade print*)
- More to be announced

Saturday Evening
- Merchandise Event (chance to buy unique and rare items from the artists and sponsors)
- Gris Grimly Short Film Screening and Discussion (attendees receive movie swag)

Sunday Morning
- Baby Tattooville Hosted Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Pop Cling presentation of Fine Art Print created from All-Artist Art-Jam*
- Distribution of Farewell Goodie Packages (therez even a FAREWELL goodie-bag? - how cool is that?)

All Weekend (Friday-Sunday)
- Improvisational All-Artist Art-Jam (attendees receive numbered print*)
- Jeffery Scott Concept-To-Completion Demo (attendees receive signed print*)
- Find Amanda Visell (get an original drawing on your event ticket)

*Items will be distributed as part of goodie packages at the end of the event*

Event schedule is still in the planning stages. More activities will be added. All items are subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

/// Baby Tattooville 2007 - Basic Information and Guidelines

- Event location is the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in Riverside, California.

- Featured artists include Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Gris Grimly, James Jean, Frank Kozik, Tara McPherson, Ragnar, Jeffery Scott (1019), Jeff Soto and Amanda Visell. More artists are still to be announced.

- Event sponsors include Munky King, Murphy Design Art Books, Pop Cling and STRANGEco. More sponsors are still to be announced.

- A wealth of exclusive collectible gifts will be given to attendees courtesy of the featured artists and event sponsors.

- Event dates are Friday, October 5 through Sunday, October 7, 2007.

- Price of the event is $1499.00 until September 4, 2007.

- After September 4, price of the event is $1699.00.

- Event price includes Friday and Saturday night hotel accommodations at the Mission Inn.

- Event attendees may bring a companion to the event for an additional $300.00. Companion will share a room with paid attendee and will be able to attend social events and presentations, but will not receive event merchandise.

- Attendees must be 18 years old or older, but companions paying the $300.00 fee may be under 18 as long as the accompanying full-price attendee is their parent or legal guardian.

- Attendees must fill out the registration form and pay in full to be officially registered.

- The event is strictly limited to 100 attendees.

- Registration is non-refundable, but is transferable with written permission from Baby Tattooville.

- Participating artists, sponsors and related collectibles are subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

(cheers for the headsup, Dov!)