Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention coming to the Iowa Event Center in Des Moines, IA. April 4-6, 2025
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Middle of the Map — Year 7April 9–11, 2027Applications open August 1We receive more applications than we can accept each...
04/20/2026

Middle of the Map — Year 7
April 9–11, 2027

Applications open August 1

We receive more applications than we can accept each year, and take the time to review every artist to build a strong show.
Booths are not reserved until a deposit is received.

Good luck—we can’t wait

Congratulations to our Best in Show winners &
04/14/2026

Congratulations to our Best in Show winners &

Congratulations winning Sunday Tattoo of the Day Black and Gray
04/14/2026

Congratulations winning Sunday Tattoo of the Day Black and Gray

The crew 🫶🏼
04/14/2026

The crew 🫶🏼

Congratulations to for winning Sunday Tattoo of day Color.
04/14/2026

Congratulations to for winning Sunday Tattoo of day Color.

Another year in the books. Just wrapped up seminars.Featuring & What a year. Thank you to everyone that came out! M...
04/13/2026

Another year in the books.
Just wrapped up seminars.

Featuring

&


What a year. Thank you to everyone that came out!
More content to come once we catch up on some sleep.

04/13/2026

Three days… and it’s already over.

Middle of the Map 2026 is officially wrapped, and we just want to say thank you. To the artists, the vendors, the sponsors, and everyone who came through and supported—this weekend was what it was because of you.

We’re worn out, in the best way, and really grateful for all of it.

We’ll see you next year. 🖤

LOCATION: Room 102. (Just below the convention hall. Same room as the artist lounge)9AM: Doors open10AM-12PM: Linsay Bak...
04/13/2026

LOCATION: Room 102. (Just below the convention hall. Same room as the artist lounge)

9AM: Doors open

10AM-12PM: Linsay Baker and Timmy B

12PM-12:30PM: Provided Lunch

12:30PM-2:30PM: Jesse Smith

2:30PM-2:45PM: Break

2:45PM-4:45PM: Nick Baxter

4:45PM-5PM: Wrap-Up

Congrats to our Saturday Tattoo of the Day black and grey winner
04/12/2026

Congrats to our Saturday Tattoo of the Day black and grey winner

Congratulations to our Saturday Tattoo of the day color winner
04/12/2026

Congratulations to our Saturday Tattoo of the day color winner

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