CO:CREATE isn't open to everyone. Artists join through referrals from other Artists on the platform or apply directly for Curator review. Then comes verification - three things catfish can't fake.

Quality - Industry Peer Review

Industry elite evaluate portfolios against specific standards:

Technical execution

• Technical execution (line quality, saturation, proper depth)

• Style competency (original work, consistent execution)

• Portfolio authenticity (healed photos, work matches across angles)

• Clean application without blowouts or scarring

Industry peers recognize real tattooing versus carefully curated theft. They know what healed work should look like. They can tell when something's off.

Professional - Studio & Safety Standards

Real studio address (no home setups, no mystery locations)
Current health department compliance where applicable
Bloodborne pathogen certification and infection control training
Commitment to proper sterilization and safe disposal practices

Real - Identity & Code of Conduct

Person-to-person walkthrough before going live
Verified credentials link to actual social media accounts
Agreement to updated standards for modern tattooing:
- Client treatment and communication expectations
- Hygiene protocols and safety commitments
- Professional practices and business standards