Local Actor Seeks Support To Set Off On New Tattoo Career

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A young man familiar to local Southampton theatergoers is seeking support from friends as he sets off a new career journey as a tattoo artist.

Adam Fronc, who has performed in a long string of East End theatrical productions, has kicked off a GoFundMe page, "Tattoo Apprenticeship," which has raised $1,018 of its $5,000 goal so far.

"Some of you know I have been preparing for a long time for my tattoo apprenticeship," Fronc wrote. "I've had the most amazing year of my life this past year, and I decided to go for my dreams. Finally, I won't let the thought of 'I'm not good enough' or 'I don't have the money' stop me. I have gotten accepted to a revolutionary tattoo program in Brooklyn."

To see details about the tattoo school, click here.

"I need your help to make this happen. The most amazing thing about Body, Art and Soul Tattoo is that after I graduate from the apprenticeship program, I have a guaranteed job working there as a tattoo artist. Yes, you read that right. In a little over a year, I will be a working tattoo artist," Fronc wrote.

"The Academy of Responsible Tattooing is committed to changing how tattoo artists are made — from poor apprenticeships that are hard to find, hard to upkeep, have no guarantees, and could be grueling and full of hazing and not actually teaching you, to a legitimate trade school that covers everything from history to proper blood pathogen training, classic tattooing and developing as an artist," he continued.

"I know that there are a lot of you who have said that you would get a tattoo from me in the future. Some of you already have my designs inked on your bodies by other tattooers. Now is your chance to give me a little support to ensure I can actually do this. No contribution is too small, every little bit will help. I need to put down a deposit by January 25."

Those who contribute should include their email address; he plans to give something back to each supporter.

Here's a list of what supporters will receive:

"$20 or less: A handwritten letter of appreciation, and my stickers.

$30: A handwritten letter of appreciation, a pencil or pen drawing, and my stickers.

$50: A handwritten letter of appreciation, a pencil or pen drawing, a gorgeous print of some of my favorite work, and my stickers.

$100: Be one of the first 20 people I have to tattoo for free at the end of my apprenticeship.

$200: Handwritten letter of appreciation, a pencil or pen drawing, a gorgeous print of some of my favorite work and my stickers and be one of the first 20 people I have to tattoo for free at the end of my tattoo apprenticeship.

$1,000: Are you crazy?!?! You can have anything, anything you want. I love you, and can't wait to share my journey with you all. Follow me on Instagram to see me as I blossom into your favorite tattoo artist at @adamfronc."

To donate, click here.

Photo courtesy of GoFundMe.