A grassroots way to connect artists and studios.

For Tattoo Artists & Studios

For the first time studios and artists can connect on a single platform with peer-to-peer reviews. We build in the trust so you don’t have to deal with the bullshit.

Whether you are a traveling artist, looking for a new permanent home base, or a studio owner looking to fill an empty guest station, boost your earning potential, or looking to hire a full-time artist, this is the place where you’ll find that quality connection. Find trusted artists or studios. Earn more.

Why chance finding a random artist, guest spot, or full-time gig on social media? Make better choices and remove the guesswork.

Or maybe your network is small and you don’t have many options? This is the place to connect and find new opportunities, make money, and establish your reputation.

Let the Hold Fast Social Club connect you with the people you need to meet so you can earn more. Create a profile now!

HEAR WHAT SHOP OWNERS AND ARTISTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT DAVE ALLEN, THE FOUNDER OF HOLD FAST SOCIAL CLUB.

“If Tattooing is an institution then Dave Allen is a tenured professor. Taking on many rolls over the years, integrity and passion for profession and community are unwavering. His dedication to bettering and preserving not just tattooing but people in whole will not come as a surprise to those who know him. “

Shawn Hedley, Champion Tattoo

“I can say without a doubt Dave cares about what he’s doing and how he is doing it, and he definitely cares about tattooing and sees it earnestly and honestly not just for what tattooing is but also what can be.

…when drawing from his experiences traveling the world, working among some of the industry’s very finest or running his own shops and businesses, any insight Dave has to share is worth the consideration of anyone.”

Mike Prior, Lady Luck

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

After tattooing in studios and owning a few over the last 20 years I’ve come to realize there has to be a better way to partner artists with studios. I believe we can create healthier, more positive connections, based on integrity. We want to help you find that new artist or studio. The one that’s going to make you stronger, happier, and move you closer to achieving your goals.

TATTOOER OWNED

I’m an artist and studio owner. I know first hand the issues facing tattoo work environments. I also think the best place to find a solution is from within our industry. Solutions that reflect our specific needs.

Happier Workplaces

Let’s work towards happier, positive workplaces. Eliminating the douche canoes and toxic personalities will go a long way to helping our craft exist in safer and more creative environments.

Build Stronger

The goal here is to build a stronger tattoo community, facilitate better hiring practices, and uplift the professionals in tattooing,

Less Stress

Filling an empty station or finding a new studio to work in shouldn’t be stressful. The truth is the process can be awkward and time consuming. The Hold Fast Social Club is a centralized place where you can easily navigate the process.

Let's Build Better.

THE HOLD FAST SOCIAL CLUB IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER OF THE HOLDFAST/STAYGOLD DOCU-SERIES, FOUNDER OF THE TATTOOERS FOR JAPAN INTERNATIONAL FUND RAISER, AND NUMEROUS CHARITY ART AUCTIONS. ALWAYS STRIVING TO GIVE BACK AND ELEVATE THOSE THAT GIVE BACK TO TATTOOING.