We need your help. Please VOTE now!

The time is here, and we need your help.  We're asking once again for you to Vote Graceland Tattoo "Best Tattoo Parlor of the Hudson Valley". We work hard to give you the best of us day in and day out. So, if you could please take the time to go to hvmag.com and cast your ballot we'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks everyone!

Sailor Jerry Day Thursday January 14th, 2015.

We are really looking forward to our annual "Sailor Jerry Day". Come down and celebrate the endless contributions Norman Collins made to the craft we care so much about. Walk ins all day with all 5 tattooers!

 Thursday, January 14th would have been Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins 105th birthday. To celebrate this all five of our artists will be tattooing all day, first come first served, 12-8. We have tons of books and flash to choose from. Tattoos will be $105. The design must fit in the circle or rectangle. Arms and legs only. We look forward to seeing everyone there!!

Voted "Best Tattoo Parlor of the Hudson Valley"!

We are very grateful and extremely proud to say we were awarded Best Tattoo Parlor of the Hudson Valley by the readers of Hudson Valley Magazine! Thank you to all who voted for us. We know there are so many choices in the area these days and we feel pretty lucky. A heart felt thanks those of you who gave us your support. 

I would like to personally thank the Graceland team for all of their hard work. Graceland Tattoo wouldn't be the special place it is without each one of you. Thank you for working so hard to be the best that you can be. 

Peace and light,
Adam

Adam Lauricell: Solo Art Show- Catalyst Gallery- BEACON

Adam will be hosting an art opening at Catalyst Gallery in Beacon, NY.

A collection of folk art exploring concepts and lessons that originated centuries ago, yet are ever present in modern day constructs. Iconic imagery and occulted symbols are used in an effort to shed light on events and figures that may otherwise be left hidden. All decent folks welcome.

The show's opening reception is October 3rd from 6-9 pm. There is a "Second Saturday" reception as well as a closing. Gallery hours are on the attached promo.

4th Annual Tattooing to Save Babies.

On September 19th from 11 am- 8 pm we will open our doors for the 4th annual Tattooing to Save Babies at Graceland Tattoo. We have added miranda to the team so this year 6 tattooers willing and able to tattoo select designs from 11 am to 8 pm. We donate the fruits of our labor to the March of Dimes which gives support to premature babies and their families. This is our 4th event. In the past 3 years Graceland Tattoo has raised over $15,000. The national effort has exceeded $70K. Please come out to help us raise awareness and funds. Together, we can make a difference.

"Tattoos and Brews" featured in HVMAG.

"Tattoos and Brews" is coming in a few short weeks and we got some great attention by Hudson Valley Magazine. The folks at HVMAG featured our inaugural event in their "1st Draft" column. Click the image below to read the article. Thanks HVMAG!

TATTOOS and BREWS at the MILL HOUSE

The arts of Modern Electric Tattooing and Micro Brewing are rich in history and steeped in tradition.

Both Graceland Tattoo and the Mill House Brewing Company have worked tirelessly to learn the intricacies of their age-old crafts.

These industry mainstays focus on Quality, Artistry and Hospitality in all they do. So now the Mill House Brewing Company has partnered up with Graceland Tattoo to bring the Hudson Valley “Tattoos and Brews”. Join us Sunday, August 30^th from 12-8 at the beautiful MillHouse on Mill Street in Poughkeepsie for a day of fine, locally sourced foods, artfully crafted ales and high caliber tattooing done on premises by the Folks of Graceland Tattoo and friends from Alliance Tattoo, Hudson River Tattoo Company, Forget me Not Tattoo, Hole in the Sky, Hat City Tattoo, & Skin City. Other local Artists and Craftspeople will be on site along with LIVE MUSIC.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Grace Smith House helping survivors of domestic violence. Advanced Tickets on sale at The Mill House and Graceland Tattoo. Check out millhousebrewing.com and gracelandtattoo.com for more information. So Enjoy a brew and get tattooed.

Allison helps to break a body piercing world record and set a new one.

Here's a great shot of our resident piercer Allison Lahikainen. Allison was part of a body piercing team that performed at the Steampunk World's Fair in NJ. Wyck, the person getting pierced, breaks the record for the number of 18ga needles pierced in an hour. 1,400 needles! 1,399 on the clock at 52 mintues.

The piercing team was headed up by Boots out of NH. Also piercing was his apprentice Jamie, Malakai of Inksanity, and of course our own Allison. She's not only a veteran piercer with over 17 years experience she has projects like these under her belt. Another reason to choose Graceland Tattoo when thinking about your next piercing. Want to see more pictures of this event? Check us out on Facebook at GRACELAND TATTOO.

Graceland Tattoo is Looking for an Experienced Tattooer.

Graceland Tattoo currently taking applications to bring a new tattooer on board at Graceland Tattoo. This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse, experienced team in a very busy and well equipped tattoo studio. You must be seasoned with experience. This is not an apprenticeship. Email portfolio & resume or links to your work to adam@gracelandtattoo. DO NOT SUBMIT VIA FACEBOOK.  Thank you for your consideration.

12 years Strong

Good morning everyone. It's crazy to think that The Saturday, Valentine's Day marks 12 years since Graceland Tattoo opened it's doors. Thank you to everyone who has chosen to work with us throughout the years. I am very grateful and I think it's safe to say everyone at the tattoo parlor feels the same way. I am so fortunate to have been able to create the space that we now have and I am so thankful to have attracted the individuals who work along side me. We have hit our stride and I am really excited about our future together. I cannot thank Keely Sheehan enough for all the hard work in helping us to build what Graceland Tattoo has become. Keely's support has been unwavering and I may not have had the strength to persevere without her. I am so blessed to have her insights and her patience. Thank you to Allison Lahikainen , Brian Ricci, Evan McGuigan and Joe Pepper  for your dedication throughout the years I am proud to work with you and I thank you for your efforts in making Graceland Tattoo the place that it has become. Thank you to Lindsay Jordan for joining us at a time when we needed someone to help us along the way. I'm also really happy that Miranda Lorberer and Cookie have come to join forces with us. I believe this step will prove to be an unbelievably positive chapter in our lives.I'm also glad to have met Victoria, and I'm pleased we have been able to welcome her into the fold. Thank you to Amy Maher who has supported Joe throughout his time here. He's early in and late to leave and I know that can be taxing on a family. My mother and father who continue to help me whenever it's needed, but whose support was instrumental in the early years. Even though he hash't been with us for a few years now, Thank you Shane Cashman for being a part of this, a big part of this. And to all the guest artists, thank you for sharing with us. To those who worked here in the past, thank you for the things you did, and also thank you for leaving when you did. We've had some ups and downs, as all institutions have but the also helped to shape us and make Graceland Tattoo what it is today. Thank you again to our clients, many of you who have become our friends. I look forward to working for past clients and forging new relationships as we continue to service the Hudson Valley. Peace & Light -Adam Lauricella

Sailor Jerry Day at Graceland Tattoo

Wednesday, January 14th is Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins 104th birthday. To honor him, we will be having walk ins from 12 - 8 with tons of his flash to choose from. First come, first served. Our artists have cleared their schedules so that they will be able to accommodate you throughout the day. All tattoos will be $104. All tattoos must fit in the circle/rectangle parameters. Flash can be shrunk to fit as long as it doesn't compromise the design. We can't wait to see everyone on the 14th! This is going to be a fun day.

Group Show at Catalyst

I'm very happy to say Keely and I will be showing work at the Catalyst Gallery. This is a group show of many talented artists. We will both have 3 pieces in the show and I have a selection of high quality Giclee prints. There is an opening reception of this Saturday December 6th from 6 pm to 9 pm. I hope to see some of you there. 

Get to Know a Little Something about Miranda Lorberer

Did you know that long time Hudson Valley tattoo artist Miranda Lorberer, formerly of Pop’s Tattoo Emporium in Kingston, is joining our staff in January? Cookie’s also here full-time now too! We’re so psyched to have them on our team! They are the perfect additions to our Graceland Tattoo Family. Since it’s Pink October, check this out: Last year, Miranda participated in P.ink Day, where 10 post-mastectomy breast cancer survivors were each matched with a tattoo artist. Miranda had the honor of covering Willie Mae Graham’s scars. Take a look at this amazing video, meet Miranda, and learn how you can help support this movement. This special day was held lest year at the world renowned SAVED TATTOO in Brooklyn, NY. We're thrilled to be working with a yet another person with the same commitment to helping others as Miranda! Enjoy the video and please share the post.

Adam Feature in Hudson Valley Magazine.

More great things coming down the pike at Graceland Tattoo. A few things have yet to be announced and will be in the days to come. However, we are really proud to announce our very own Adam Lauricella has been featured in Hudson Valley Magazine's  September issue. 

HVMAG put together a very nice feature on 4 tattooers in the Hudson Valley. They included Adam and two of our friends.  Miranda Lorberer of Pop's Tattoo in Kingston, NY. As well as legendary tattooer and folk artists Thom DeVita who now resided in Newburgh, NY. Many of you may already know the deep respect Adam has for Thom so we were thrilled to see they sought out Thom. As Adam said, "You can't do a spread on tattooing in the Hudson Valley and not include Thom…it wouldn't be worth reading".  We are fans of Hudson Valley Magazine and really feel they do a great job highlighting many of the great things the Valley has to offer. We really feel great knowing they came to Graceland Tattoo to show their readers a little bit about our eclectic tattoo parlor that has become a mainstay in quality tattoo art in the Hudson Valley and beyond. We think it's safe to say the article is not only a nod to Adam but to Allison, Brian, Evan, Joe, Lindsay, Keely and Cookie; As well as all the other guest artist who have come to work along side us. As well as our loyal clients, who often times become friends and family. Thanks to Michael Polito for the stellar photo and everyone at the magazine who helped to make the spread happen. Pick one up at your local news stand.

Please don't forget about Tattooing to Save Babies on September 27th from 11 am to 8 pm. Or the Hudson Valley Magazines "Best of the Hudson Valley" party Thursday, October 9th from 5:30-8:30. We will be back again!

Tattooing to Save Babies

We are proud to announce our 3rd Annual March of Dimes Event Tattooing to Save Babies event. Come on out Saturday Sept. 27th and support this awesome cause! We will be tattooing select designs from 11 am to 8 pm. All proceeds will go to the March of Dimes to lend relief to premature babies and their families. It's a great event started 7 years ago by our friend Krooked Ken at Black Anchor Tattoo in Denton, Maryland. This has become a national event. Over the last 2 years Graceland Tattoo has earned more than $10,000 for the March of Dimes. The fund as a whole has exceeded $70K! We are proud to be a part of it. This year our very own Adam Lauricella was asked by Ken to design the flier. This is his effort. We hope to see a lot of you out lending your support. Don't let us down people! Make us proud!

A new member to the team

So I'm happy to say we have added a fourth tattooer to the roster.  Cookie over at Pop's Tattoo in Kingston, NY will be sitting in with us on Monday's. At this point all full time resident tattooers have a pretty jam packed schedule. With Cookie coming on we will be able to accommodate some of you fine folks a little sooner. Cookie has been tattooing in the Hudson Valley for a number of years, most notably at Pop's where he will remain full time. Please come down to the tattoo parlor and welcome him, take a seat in his chair and get tattooed if you'd like. You won't leave disappointed.

NY Empire State Tattoo Expo

So we are just a month away from attending the 1st Annual Empire State Tattoo Expo put on by Stefano Alcantara and the fine folks at Inked Magazine. We are so thankful to have been invited. Adam, Evan and Joe will be setting up with Chris Tavino from Hat City Tattoo in Danbury. The convention is close by and is being held at the Westchester County Center for the Arts. We hope to see some familiar faces and make some new friends.

This coming week we will be hosting Ellen Murphy for three days before she heads out west to Portland to make tattoos out there. We are looking forward to having her talents with us at Graceland Tattoo.

Things Happening: The guys are headed to Rochester.

It's been a while since our last post, for that we apologize. The shop has been very busy making tattoos and piercings. We've also made a few improvements to the parlor. Graceland Tattoo was fortunate to have Bryan Sanchez from Columbia visit and bring his unique brand of "water color" tattoos with him. we have also secured a few other guests. Ellen Murphy will be here for 3 days only. She will be making tattoos with the guys May 27-29th. Ellen is a seasoned tattooer who is well rounded and strives to make quality tattoos. She is doing some traveling before she winds up settling in Portland Oregon. Towards the en of August we will have Joe King from Off the Map Tattoo in the house. Joe has great talent and a really good insight on what makes an interesting tattoos. Stop in and book some time with either of these fine folks.

We will be working the Roc City Tattoo Expo in Rochester, NY once again. Adam, Joe and Evan will be taking walk ups all 3 days. Adam will be bringing a number of paintings that are available for purchase. You can also use them as inspiration for a new tattoo. Roc City has proven to be one of the best tattoo conventions around and we feel very fortunate to be a part of it again this year. If you would like to get something specfic and would like to reserve some time you can send an email to the artist you want to work with. Otherwise, you can find us hanging at booth with good friend Hunter Spanks from Have Fun Be Lucky in Baltimore, Maryland. Hunter will once again be sharing space with us. The Convention May 2,3,4 in Rochester, New York.

In celebration if Norman Keith Collins 103rd birthday I will be making "Sailor Jerry" tattoo patterns all day on January 14th from 12-8. If it fits in the circle or rectangle seen in the picture, you can have it for $103. Walk in only- Sailor Jerry tattoos only- 1st come 1st served. We have a huge selection of Sailor Jerry Flash designs and you are not limited to tattoo patterns that fit in the circle or rectangle. The price will depend on the tattoo you choose. We open at noon, you may want to get there early. I look forward to seeing a lot of you there.

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!