STEP 1: DEALBREAKERS
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While we celebrate diverse opinions, backgrounds, and lifestyle choices, the following requirements are all deal breakers. If you can't check yes for all of these boxes, you do not need to submit your application as you will not qualify for an apprenticeship at our studio.
I understand the following information is provided of my own free will and is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I am at least 18-years of age.
I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any boosters after 6-months from my last dose, OR I am willing to get fully vaccinated and maintain a fully vaccinated status for the duration of my time with Black Candle Tattoo Co (including supplementary boosters.)
I am willing to wear a mask when I tattoo. Additionally, I'm willing to wear a mask anywhere in studio when required by the studios health policy.
I have received and am up to date with vaccinations for Tdap, Polio, MMR, & Hepatitis B, OR I am willing to get these vaccines before starting at Black Candle Tattoo Co.
I am willing to get the seasonal Flu Vaccine, once a year, as required by the Black Candle Tattoo Co health policy.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Address
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Phone
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Date Of Birth
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Education
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What is the highest level of art or non-art education you have attained.
High School Diploma
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Trade school
No Formal Education
Describe your art background...
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Include any formal art education or programs
How would you describe yourself as an artist?
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What are your favorite art mediums and/or styles?
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Do you have any of the following?
Please check all that apply
Tablet
Laptop
Desktop PC / Mac
Tattoo Machine
In which of the following are you proficient?
Please check all that apply
Email
Microsoft Word
Excel
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Other Drawing Program
Video Editing
Photography
Social Media Content Creation
Do you have any tattoos?
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If yes, please describe...
Please describe your general knowledge of tattooing...
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Include your favorite artist and tattoo styles if you have them.
How long do you plan to live in the Grand Traverse Area?
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What are your long term art goals?
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What are your long term personal goals?
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Have you worked in customer service before?
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If yes, please describe...
LEGAL STUFF
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Read through and check all of the following boxes
I consent to the possibility of a full background check as part of my prospective apprenticeship at Black Candle Tattoo Co.
I am willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement, and no compete contract as part of my prospective apprenticeship at Black Candle Tattoo Co.
I understand that an apprenticeship at Black Candle Tattoo Co does not mean I will be offered an artist's space upon completion.
I understand that an apprenticeship or artist residency at Black Candle Tattoo Co is a contracted free-lance position and does not constitute an employee/employer relationship.
Please select one of the following...
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I will email my portfolio within 72-hours of submitting this application. Send your art to leif@blackcandletattoo.com. Make sure your subject line reads “Portfolio – Your Name”.
You can find my portfolio online. (Enter URL below.)