Now taking artists
Tattoo booth rental and commission spots in Richmond
Turquoise Panther Tattoo has stations open for licensed artists who bring their own clients. Rent a booth by the week or work on commission.
Two ways to work here
Pay by the week
Booth rental
$350 a week
- Your own station in the shop
- Weekly rent, so a busy week is all yours
- For artists with clients who follow them
Share each tattoo
Commission
Split set with you
- We supply everything except your machines, ink and needles
- The split depends on your work, your experience and your clientele
- For artists with an established clientele
Want to try it first? Do a guest spot at the same weekly rent before you sign anything.
What you get here
Walk-ins six days a week
We’re on Midlothian Turnpike and open every day but Tuesday, so people come through the door.
Your own page on our website
With your portfolio and a booking button, plus a spot on our Ask an artist form.
Clients from our Google ads
We run ads for the shop. Once you’re here, your work and your name are part of them.
A shop people already trust
4.9 stars from 234 Google reviews.
What you need
- A Virginia tattoo license
- A current bloodborne pathogens certificate
- A portfolio we can look at, on Instagram or anywhere else
- An established clientele
How it works
Apply here
About two minutes. Send a link to your work.
Joshua texts you
He looks at your portfolio and gets back to you.
Come by the shop
Meet the team and see your station. You can do a guest spot first if you want to try it.
Sign and start
We sign the agreement, then add you to our booking, our website and our ads.
Apply
Send us your work
Joshua reads every application himself and texts you back. Rather talk first? Call (804) 918-6022 or stop by.
Application sent
Thanks.
Joshua will look at your work and text you back. If you're nearby, you're welcome to stop by the shop too.
Questions artists ask
Can I try the shop before I commit?
Yes. You can do a guest spot first, at the same weekly rent as a booth.
Do I need my own clients?
Yes. We’re looking for artists with an established clientele, for booth rental and for commission.
What do I bring as a commission artist?
Your machines, ink and needles. The shop provides everything else.
How is the commission split set?
It depends on the quality of your work, how long you’ve been tattooing and how many clients you bring. We’ll talk it through when you come in.
Where is the shop?
9101 Midlothian Turnpike #500, Richmond, VA 23235. Open Monday and Wednesday to Saturday 12 to 6:30 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm, closed Tuesday.