Paint Parties & Creative Event Partnerships

Mereri Art Collective curates paint experiences that pair creativity with hospitality to bring communities together.

Our paint experiences are thoughtfully designed as collaborative, social events and are offered in both public and private formats. Mereri Art Creative Events invite guests of all ages to create unique works while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere that allows for conversation and refreshments.

2024 Paint, Sip, & Party.

Washington, D.C.

Past Events

A woman speaking at an event, wearing a black apron and a headset microphone, with a blue banner behind her that reads 'This...sons community alliance'.
A group of women sitting around a table with painting supplies, at an indoor event with a small stage and a live music performance.
Group of diverse people posing with paintings of a sunset over a landscape, indoors at Tysons with a sign that says 'This Way Up' behind them.
Group of women at a celebration, holding colorful gift boxes and signs with cheerful messages, in a decorated indoor setting with string lights.
Group of women participating in a painting activity at a table, with completed paintings of abstract vases and flowers in bright colors, in a lively indoor setting with large windows and a woman speaking into a microphone.
Two smiling women standing indoors, each holding a small painting with a red background, white vase, yellow and white flowers, and green leaves, in front of a wall clock and beige walls.
Two women sitting at a decorated table during a group event, smiling at the camera. One woman is wearing a black top, and the other is wearing glasses, a green vest, and a plastic apron. There are multiple people in the background, some looking at ca
Three older adults sitting at a decorated table during a social gathering or art event, with paintings and art supplies visible on the table, and other guests in the background.
Three women sitting at a table during a celebration or gathering, with food and drinks, smiling at the camera.
Four women participating in a painting activity at a table, holding up their finished paintings of abstract art with bright colors, in a decorated indoor setting.
A group of women seated at a table during a paint and sip event, with canvas and paints in front of them, in a large indoor event space.
A group of older women at a painting party, holding up their finished artwork of festive holiday paintings with a red background, white ornaments, yellow accents, and black and white striped patterns, seated at tables with painting supplies.
Painting of two glasses clinking with colorful sunset background on an easel, surrounded by table with paint supplies, drinks, and water fountains in the background.
Person painting a portrait of a woman with sunglasses and a hat on an easel at an indoor event.
Group of people painting and drawing at a table, featuring a portrait of a woman with long hair, sunglasses, a hat, and a scarf, on an easel.
Person holding a portrait illustration of a woman wearing sunglasses and a large hat.
A person painting a portrait of a woman with long wavy hair, wearing a black wide-brimmed hat, dark sunglasses, a black jacket, and a striped choker.
Man sitting at a table holding a colorful painting of a yellow sports car with a green landscape and sunset sky in the background.
A person painting a colorful abstract on a small canvas, held with one hand and painted with a brush in the other.
Children participating in a crafting activity at tables in a library, with bookshelves, a large screen, and a woman standing in the background.
Table setup with canvases on easels, painting supplies, and a pink tablecloth in a room with orange curtains and large windows.
Paintings on easels set on a kitchen counter with glasses and art supplies, in a modern kitchen.

FAQs

  • Yes. Mereri Art Collective partners with venues, nonprofits, and private organizations. Event structure, ticketing, and promotion may vary depending on the partnership model.

  • Booking timelines vary based on event type and location.

    • Local events: A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required, with 3–4 weeks preferred.

    • Ticketed or venue-hosted events: Typically booked 4–6 weeks in advance to allow for planning and promotion.

    • Out-of-state or custom events: Require at least 4 weeks’ notice, with 6–8 weeks preferred, depending on scope.

    Short-notice requests may be accommodated based on availability.

  • I travel for events both locally and nationwide. Travel distance depends on the size and scope of the event.

    For larger groups or ticketed events, I’m happy to travel anywhere, as long as ticket sales or hosting arrangements cover travel and event-related expenses. These could include airfare, accommodations, supplies, and event insurance.

  • 1 hour for set up

    2 hours for painting

    1 hour for clean up

  • Event structure varies based on the type of partnership.

    • For venue-hosted or public ticketed events, Mereri Art Collective typically manages ticketing and event promotion, with partner venues supporting promotion through their channels.

    • For sponsored events, nonprofit partnerships, or private groups, the host organization may manage ticketing and promotion directly, with Mereri Art Collective providing the creative experience as a vendor.

    Details are confirmed in advance based on the partnership model.

  • We currently offer 8” x 10” and 11”x14”. Our standard size is 11”x14” for guided Paint Parties.

  • Events can be curated to fit the needs of your community. Please feel free to email us for further coordination.

  • Custom canvas designs are available for instructor and non–instructor-led paint experiences and are offered as an add-on.

    • Standard Custom Design:
      Includes one custom canvas design used for all participants. (May be Instructor led)

    • Multiple Design Option:
      Choose up to three custom canvas designs for guests to select from during the event.

    • Fully Custom Experience:
      Events requiring unique canvas designs for each participant are available upon request and priced separately based on scope.

    Custom design pricing varies based on the number of designs requested and overall event size.

Interested in hosting a paint party or creative partnership? Email Contact@mereriart.com