Joy Hertz started as a daydream to open a non-profit tattoo and piercing studio, similar to and inspired by the Spark Project Collective in Tucson, Arizona. We are currently in the research and development phase of our journey, and aim to being offering our services to the Denver, Colorado community in 2026.
Mission
Joy Hertz offers support to those struggling with the impacts of self-injury and suicide by providing community and peer support in a brave space funded by body modifications.
Operating Model
Joy Hertz will operate in two capacities:
- A community center to support those impacted by self-abuse through our Brave Spaces and Self Expression programming, and
- A body modification studio that offers flash tattoos and body piercings on a walk-in basis Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am MT – 9:00pm MT.
Community Services & Programming
Body Agency Studio
The Joy Hertz body agency studio will offer flash tattoos and body piercings on a walk-in basis, seven days a week from 11:00am MT – 9:00pm MT. For those with sensory sensitivities, we will also offer these services in a “muted” environment on Mondays from 1pm MT – 9:00pm MT.
Brave Spaces Programming
Joy Hertz offers weekly guided support sessions both for those who self-abuse as well as for their loved ones. These 1.5 hour sessions will be offered three times a week.
Self-Expression Programming
Joy Hertz will offer weekly opportunities to express ourselves through creative, community, mindfulness, and movement sessions.
