STUDIO REQUIREMENTS / COVID GUIDLINES
General Studio Requirements:
All clients must bring a valid, unexpired ID (tribal ID, drivers license, passport, or military ID) and fill out paperwork which will remain at the shop.
Everyone must wear a KN95 or better quality mask while in the shop at all times. We have KN95 masks to supply artists and clients with. We ask artists and clients to consume snacks and drinks in the hallway or break room so that masks can stay on at all times in the shop.
We ask that no guests be allowed in the shop, and that all clients arrive alone, unless folks are in need of an aid for their disability (service animals and service persons are welcome, but a heads-up is appreciated).
We all practice Trauma Informed tattooing and we want to ensure all artists and clients feel conformable while in the studio, so we also ask clients to be mindful of their conversations and actions while in the studio.
COVID Boundaries and Mitigation Practices:
KN95 masks or N95 respirators are required in the studio at all times. KN95 masks are supplied for free at the door to the shop, on a small table in the hallway if artists or clients are in need.
COVID Mitigation Transparency:
Some artists require their clients to take a rapid Covid test before their appointment, though, this is not a practice shared by or required of all artists. Similarly, artists are encouraged to inquire about their client’s COVID vaccination status and flu shot, though, we are not all requiring proof of vaccines at this time.
There is one HEPA air purifier in the space, as well as several cordless, personal-sized air purifiers for anyone who may want one at their station.
There are skylights that provide natural light, but no windows that open. There is an oscillating floor fan available for use in the space.
Resident artists and their clients vary in terms of how often and where they mask in their personal lives. However, the shop has been firmly committed to requiring high quality masks to be worn in the studio (regardless of clients being present in the shop) and communicating openly about high-risk activities, illness, and exposures as we move through this pandemic together. We want to keep our immunocompromised artists and clients as safe as we can.
Please notify your artist if you are feeling any symptoms before your appointment so that they can reschedule you, or after your appointment so they can take the proper next steps.