Mobile paint party host

Bars and restaurants hosting event nights, groups of friends, bridal parties, office teams and community groups.

Per-seat ticket price for public events, or a flat group fee for private bookings, with extra for custom designs or add-ons.

• Painting and simple step-by-step teaching
• Friendly, confident group presenting
• Organizing and packing supplies

• General liability insurance, and check whether venues ask for proof of cover
• Copyright when copying famous artworks or popular characters, create original designs or check usage rules
• Check your city or county for any business license, and sales tax registration with your state
• Transporting wet canvases and supplies, you will need a suitable car or van

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on how many canvases, paints and easels you buy and how much event equipment you start with. With no studio lease, the range stays fairly low.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many events you run and what you charge. You could start with at least around 6 hours a week and build from there.

Check whether venues ask for proof of general liability insurance, and create original designs or check usage rules instead of copying famous artworks or characters. Also check your city or county for a business license, state sales tax registration, and your vehicle for transporting wet canvases.