Support the 2023 Tattoo Production

At the Tattoo, we strive to celebrate and honour those who serve. By supporting the show, you’re making a direct investment in that mission. Here are some examples of what your donation could do: 

  • Cover the production costs of a historical costume
  • Provide lunch for a performance group during Tattoo rehearsals
  • Contribute to the Tattoo’s over $4,000 annual dry-cleaning costs
  • Help us provide free tickets for youth and veterans

Your gift—in any amount—makes a real difference.

Access great benefits and enhance your Tattoo experience by joining one of our annual giving programs

TATTOO
FRIENDS

For annual gifts of
$100-$249

Your gift could contribute to the cost of creating ID badges required for each of our over 1,000 cast, volunteers and staff.

TARTAN SUPPORTERS

For annual gifts of
$250-$999

Your gift could help cover the costs of transporting a visiting group and their gear from the airport to downtown Halifax.

PIPER
SUPPORTERS

For annual gifts of
$1,000- $2,499

Your gift could cover the rental cost of a forklift required for light and truss hanging, which takes a full work crew five days, on average, to build the stage and complete the truss hang before rehearsals can begin.

CHAIR’S
CIRCLE

For annual gifts of
$2,500 or more

Your gift could help cover the cost of transporting, housing and feeding a visiting performing group for the duration of Tattoo rehearsals and performances.

Your gift could help cover the cost of one shuttle bus for the duration of Tattoo rehearsals and performances.


For complete list of recognition benefits please click here.

Other Ways to Give

By Phone – with a credit card by calling us toll free (within Canada) at 1-800-563-1114 or 1-902-420-1114

By Mail – complete the donation form and send along with your cheque made payable to:

Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation
170 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Unit 3
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L9

*For security purposes, please do not send cash in the mail. Instead, visit us in person at the address above to make your cash donation.  

Round Up to Give with Moka (Formerly Mylo) – When you sign up for the Moka app, they round up every purchase you make to donate the spare change to the charity of your choice. It’s now even easier to fit charitable giving into your life and your budget. Click here to learn more.

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To donate securities or for more information about supporting the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation please contact:

Scott Long, Managing Director/Executive Producer
Scott Long
Managing Director/Director of Development
1-902-420-4624
Email Scott

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Society
Charitable Registration #: 897866661RR0001

Mission: To honour Canada’s Armed Forces, RCMP and other first responders and to celebrate the heritage of Canadians’ contributions to national and international peace and stability. 

Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation
Charitable Registration #: 892202326RR0001

Mission: The Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation is a registered not-for-profit charity. Funds raised primarily support the long-term viability of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo by providing a stable financial base for the ongoing operation of the Tattoo and various programming. Additionally, the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation aims to support projects that reflect and promote the historical, cultural and multicultural heritage of Nova Scotia and of Canada. It also contributes to and promotes a vibrant and richer performing arts community on which the Tattoo can draw.

“My 93-year-old Mom and I loved it! It was very interesting to learn about the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force and its amazing heroes.” – Julie

Photos by Stoo Metz, David Baillieul, Hamish Gordon & others.
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