DK Rotary Artist Collaboration

BUILT BY A TATTOOER. FOR TATTOOERS.

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Welcome to the DK Rotary Artist Collaboration

For decades, Dan Kubin has built machines trusted by tattooers around the world. Now we're inviting the tattoo community to help shape the next generation of DK Rotary merchandise. Whether your style is illustrative, traditional, black & gray, Japanese, realism or something entirely your own -- We want to see your interpretation of the DK Rotary brand or Dan himself!

Selected artwork may be featured on future DK Rotary merchandise including stickers, apparel, coasters, promotional materials, and more. 

Prizes include...

$200 DK Rotary Gift Card

Artwork Featured on Future DK Merchandise

Cross-Promotional Opportunities Across DK Rotary platforms

Important Dates

Submission Opens: June 29, 2026

Submission Deadline: July 25, 2026

Voting Begins: TBD

Winner(s) Announced: TBD
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How to Enter

1. Complete the submission form below

2. Upload your artwork

3. Accept the Official Terms & Conditions

4. Click Submit

Official Entry Guidelines

  • Artwork must be your own original creation.
  • Artwork must be created in a printable 2D format suitable for merchandise production.
  • Accepted mediums include:
    • Digital Illustration
    • Traditional Drawing
    • Painting
    • Tattoo Flash
    • Graphic Design
  • AI-generated artwork is not permitted.
  • Artwork may not contain copyrighted or trademarked material owned by another person or company outside of DK Rotary, LLC.
  • Entries must not have been created for another commercial campaign or licensing agreement.
  • Finalists may be asked to provide a production-ready file (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, PSD, or 300 DPI PNG/TIFF).

Winner Selection

Every submission will be personally reviewed by Dan Kubin.

Winning artwork will be selected based on:

  • Originality
  • Creativity
  • Artistic Execution
  • Print Suitability
  • How well the artwork represents the innovation, craftsmanship, and spirit of DK Rotary.

DK Rotary LLC. reserves the right not to select a winner if submissions do not meet the desired standard.

 

Licensing

Winning artist(s) will be contacted before any merchandise is produced.

Selected artwork will require separate Artwork Licensing Agreement outlining:

  • Approved artwork usage
  • Merchandise rights
  • Artist Credit
  • Ownership

No artwork will be produced for commercial merchandise without a signed licensing agreement.