eventsBestiary Tattoo hosts events and one night art shows from time to time in the front of the studio. If you would like to host an event or are a tattooer or visual artist with an idea for an art show, email daggerfingers at gmail.com to discuss. I look forward to working with you!
Upcoming events:
‘Call & Response’
A Weekend with Merrilee Challiss
Small Works Art Show - Friday, July 24th 5-9pm
Artist Talk - Saturday, July 25th 1pm
From the artist:
“Channelled works in gouache on paper, explore visceral themes of magic, identity and the archetype of divine feminine, in her many guises.
Pattern, color… uncovering the uncanny, finding the tension between order and chaos, honoring the dream as it is dreaming itself into being is what interests me in a painting.”
Past events:
March 22, 2026 was our first Craft Day & Clothes Swap
Attendees were given custom hand-bound coloring books made from Christina’s tattoo flash and folks brought clothing items they wanted to let go of in hope of them finding new homes. Leftover clothing was donated locally afterwards. Hoping to have more events like this in the future.
November 21, 2025 was Uncommon Buffet: A Small Holiday Show for Small Art
Curated by Chicago based cartoonist, Rachel R. Adler. Featured:
Darling Homebody, Newgrowthart, Toddo, Michael Seidenfeld, Analog Hotdog, Whitney Stephens, Rachel R Adler, and Christina Daniel.
April 25, 2025 was the False Spring Group Art Show
Featured local Chicago artists:
Madelle Walker, Spencer Brat, Edwin Perez, Rachel Robeson Adler, Naj Povilaitis, Kara Sparks, Briana Hernandez, Grant Wonders, Anthony Raymond, and Christina Daniel.
October 11, 2024 was Bestiary’s Opening Party and featured local tattooers:
Grant Wonders, Felipe de Sousa, Edwin Perez, Elliot Atlas, Nicolette Lim, Madelle Walker, Kara Sparks, Nate Stevens, Fermin Barbosa, and Christina Daniel.
with music from:
Bringers, DJ Blake Wimberly, and Malcolm Flex.