Gift Certificate Special!

We appreciate you, our friends and loyal clients. To show you that we think you're the best we are once again padding all gift certificates this holiday season. For every gift certificate you buy of $100 or more we will gift you $20! You can't beat that. Our gift certificates always make a great gift! 

Graceland's Winter Party and Ornament Art Show.

Graceland Tattoo and Sunnyside Specialty Shop will be having our annual Holiday Art Show!  The event is Saturday, December 14th from 7-10 pm at Graceland Tattoo. Art will be on display and available to purchase as well as hand crafted holiday ornaments. All money raised through ornament sales will go to benefit the Grace Smith House, a Hudson Valley based organization which helps woman and children of domestic violence. Light refreshments will be served. Shop local this Holiday.

Best of the Hudson Valley

So tonight is Hudson Valley Magazine's "Best of the Hudson Valley" awards night. This year Graceland Tattoo will have a display at the event and I'm bringing a great client of mine to tattoo. I wanted  people unfamiliar with tattooing can see a bit of the process. I'm really looking forward to taking a look around at what all of the Best places in the Valley have been up to this past year. There will be some great food on hand and some killer cocktails. Everyone at Graceland Tattoo is taking the evening off to enjoy the party. We have given away quite a few complimentary passes to some lucky winners but if you are in the area and looking for something to do you can buy a pass at the event. To find out more information go to Hudson Valley Magazine.

Tattoo Artist Wanted at Graceland Tattoo, Wappingers Falls, NY

Graceland Tattoo is looking to add a tattoo artist to our team.

All applicants must be dedicated to their craft and should be eager to build a solid clientele with us. We’re seeking artists who are not only talented and confident but also reliable. Our client base demands someone who is professional and consistent. Shop experience is a must. If you are not already certified in blood borne pathogens and disease prevention you will be asked to complete certification prior to starting work. Tattooers who are willing to grow and surround themselves with other encouraging artists in a positive environment please send us your most up-to-date portfolio, or links to your work along with references.

Graceland Tattoo is a busy, fast paced parlor, located 90 minutes north of New York City. We are just 2 miles from the Metro North Train Station, which goes down to Grand Central in the heart of NYC. The Hudson Valley is a diverse area with a variety of things to experience. There are many points of interest just a short drive in any direction. Alex Gray’s COSM is a mile from Graceland Tattoo. The DIA art center is also in close proximity. The Hudson Valley has lakes, rivers, mountains, scenic rail trails and rugged hiking trails to explore. There’s always something going down in the area. We host guest artists from around the country throughout the year as well. Our shop is appointment based but we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when time allows.

Please visit www.gracelandtattoo.com and www.adamlauricella.com . We look forward to hearing from you.

Email Adam Lauricella-adam@gracelandtattoo.com

It's been a long time...

With so much social media to keep up with the Graceland Blog has been neglected. It's been way to long since I've posted. I've lost track of where I'm sharing all that's been going on. Just to get you all up to speed, things are good. We are staying busy. Walk in Thursdays are a success. For those of you who don't know; Evan, Joe and I (Adam) rotate walk ins. Each Thursday one of us has a cleared schedule and we devote our day to first come first served tattoos. I've recently added some new flash to our walls and added a flash rack that can be used as inspiration or can be chosen as is for your next tattoo.

Most recently we did our second annual "Tattooing to Save Babies" event. I'm proud to say we raised $5,517.00 this year for the March of Dimes. They help to give support to premature babies and their families. We will be sure to run the event again next fall. It's become something near and dear to our hearts.

The fall has come upon us and the holidays are fast approaching. We have plans to host an art show and reception sometime in the months to come. Allison will be adding more and more to the jewelry display case and remember Graceland Gift Certificates make the best gift. I can't tell you how many people came in happy as could be to cash in on their gift certificate.

October 17th is Hudson Vally Magazine's "Best of the Hudson Valley" night at the Poughkeepsie Grand. We will be there to celebrate all the business that have earned this prestigious award and I will be on site tattooing for party goers to watch. For those who would like to go to the event go to Hudson Valley Magazines website and get your tickets.

Just a reminder for those who use intstagram; we have an account for the shop. You can follow us to see what's going down at instagram@gracelandtattoo.

We are still very active on Facebook. We use Facebook and Instagram to announce cancellations as they happen.  Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/gracelandtattoo.


One last thing, we are lucky enough to have a great client base that keeps us busy. All of the tattooers have a wait list, some are longer than others. Please remember, people to cancel and change there appointments. Things come up, life gets in the way and when that happens it opens up a spot for those of you who have appointments booked. So please don't get discouraged. We value all of you and do our best to accommodate you. Thank you for choosing to work with us.

The "Mom tattoo" is a classic staple in classic tattooing. I always love the sentiment and like the sweet and simple imagery that usually goes along with the traditional designs of the past. I will be doing walk ins tomorrow May 11th from 12-8 pm. I will only be making tattoos that show your mom how much you love her...OR...If you are a mother and would like to get a tattoo showing the love you have for your kids that can be done too. I'll be working from a selection of designs. Fair prices for good, clean work. I hope to see you tomorrow.

Sandy Hook Benefit at Hat City Tattoo

Joe Pepper, JR Tubbs (of True Til Death Tattoo Co. in Astebulah Ohio) and I will be at Chris Tevino's Hat City in Danbury, Ct. We will be working an event to show the people of Newtown and the community at Sandy Hook support. We will have hand painted flash designs to choose from. These original works of art will be auctioned off for the lucky winner to hang on their wall. The designs will be affordable and all proceeds will go directly to charity. Chris has chosen is My Sandy Hook Family Fund. I ask all of my friends and clients of Graceland Tattoo to come out and show some support. It's an easy drive and it will be a blast. The shop will be open and ready to tattoo at 10 am. I'm not sure when they will be calling it quits, but due to a family obligation I will be leaving at 4:30. Who cares...there's still Pepper, Tubbs and Hat City Chris!