Wichita Emerald City Tattoo Convention

Wichita Emerald City Tattoo Convention brings together the tattoo community of Wichita, Kansas as a 100% tattoo artist owned and operated event dedicated to expanding tattoo culture across the state. It is run by Bryan Parsons, a tattoo artist with 26 years of experience and owner of Addictions in Ink Tattoo in Wichita, who also serves as sole owner of the convention. Formerly known as the Wichita Emerald City Tattoo Expo, the event reflects Parsons' commitment to promoting safe, professional, and ethical standards within the industry.

The convention features tattoo and piercing artist booths, vendor and oddities booths, sponsorship opportunities, and additional programming such as taxidermy classes for attendees looking to explore alternative crafts. It operates with a strong emphasis on artist-driven organization, aiming to advocate for the tattoo community and help shape a better future for the industry. Tickets and applications for artists, vendors, and sponsors are made available directly through the convention, which continues to build a platform celebrating creativity and body art expression throughout the region.