# Free Tattoos for Athletes Vancouver Tat Artist Offers Free Ink for 2010 Olympic Medalists By Bianca | Published 2009-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-tattoos-vancouver-olympics-2010 References: [ubyssey](http://www.ubyssey.ca/?p=6564) & [beijing2008-olympics.blogspot](http://beijing2008-olympics.blogspot.com/2007/11/beijing-olympics-2008-tattoos.html) A Vancouver-based tattoo artist is such a big fan of the Olympics that he's offering free ink for any Olympian who scores a medal in 2010. "Thomas Lockhart, of [West Coast Tattoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-studio-los-angeles) in Vancouver, has designed over 200 Olympic de­signs for his shop and intends to imprint a free inking to any [Olympic medalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanocortina-medals)," according to the Ubyssey. "He says that the gesture is to provide Olympians with a lasting memento of their expe­rience at the games." The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, which will take place in February and March, are over a year above but are already generating massive publicity. Expect to see a lot more businesses try to cash in Olympic fever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Free Tattoos:** Opportunity for tattoo artists to offer free ink as a promotional strategy for special events or achievements. - **Olympic Memorabilia:** Growing trend of businesses providing lasting mementos for athletes to commemorate their Olympic experience. - **Event Partnerships:** Opportunity for businesses to build partnerships with major events like the Olympics to attract attention and generate publicity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tattoo Artists:** Tattoo artists can capitalize on sporting events by offering free ink to athletes, creating a unique marketing strategy. - **Sports Memorabilia:** The sports memorabilia industry has the potential to expand by offering exclusive items to athletes as a way to commemorate their achievements. - **Event Marketing:** Businesses in the event marketing industry can take advantage of major events like the Olympics by partnering with athletes and providing memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Store Tattoo Parlors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-tattoo.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md) - [Free Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edmonton-hockey-team.md) - [Hospitality-Focused Tattoo Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out.md) - [Olympic-Themed French Fry Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-canada-popup.md) - [Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-bunny-coffee.md) - [Mountainous Milan Olympics Medals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-medal-design.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-ring-menu.md) - [Condiment Tattoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tattoo-bottle.md)