2nd Skin Art Tattoo Fest

The 2nd Skin Art Tattoo Fest returns to Salerno for its second edition, bringing together hundreds of tattoo artists from across Italy. Taking place from September 12 to 14, 2025, the event will be hosted at NEXT – Ex tabacchificio SAIM in the borgo di Cafasso, located at Via Cafasso, 21, 84047 Cafasso-Borgo Nuovo, Capaccio Paestum, Provincia di Salerno. Artists will compete in various contests, showcasing their talents and vying for prestigious awards. The competition spans three days, each featuring specific categories. On Friday, September 12, contests include Small (tattoos of any style up to 10×10 cm), Big Healed (fully healed large tattoos), Traditional (color or black and white traditional tattoos), and Best Friday (tattoos created entirely during the day). Saturday, September 13 focuses on Black Work (black ink with minimal shading), Anime (Japanese anime, cartoon, manga styles), Black & White (black ink with white details and heavy shading but no gray), Tribal Ornamental (tribal or ornamental designs), and Best Saturday (tattoos done entirely that day). The festival concludes on Sunday, September 14 with categories such as Best Combo (tattoos by two or more artists blending styles), Realistic (realistic or photorealistic tattoos), Color (vividly colored tattoos), and Best of Show, awarded to the finest tattoo of the entire event. This gathering promises a vibrant display of artistic skill and creativity.