Panel: Women in Tattooing

Thursday, 12/4/2025
6:00 - 7:30
Koret Auditorium
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Historically seen as the realm of men, tattooing has evolved in the last 25 years to include more women in the practice. Listen to four Bay Area women tattoo artists share their stories in this conversational discussion featuring Junii Shimada, Molly Kitamura, Jen Lee and Gracie CT. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Living Tattoo Traditions: American Irezumi and Beyond, on view in Jewett Gallery at the Main Library through March 1, 2026. Please note, Q. Dempsey is no longer able to participate in the panel discussion.

Connect: 

Junii Shimada | Instagram

Diamond Club | Website 

Molly Kitamura | Instagram

State of Grace | Website 

Jen Lee | Instagram

Jen Lee Tattoo | Website

Gracie CT | Instagram 

Gracie CT | Website

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