During the school year, we host parties on Friday evenings and Saturday early afternoons. If you have any questions about the party booking process, please email our events manager, mychela@monroestreetarts.org

Each party host gets to choose two instructor-led art projects: an art appetizer and one main project. All projects are designed for ages 5+, unless otherwise noted.​Art Appetizers: (Choose One)Beaded KeychainBookmarkButtons (can be customized to party theme)Main Projects for Base Package (Choose One)Ice cream Sundae SculptureGraffiti Initial Guided PaintingMain Projects for Premium Package: (Choose One)Projects will be custom designed based on the party theme and age of the participants Customized Air-Dry Clay Sculpture Customized Guided Painting Customized Felt Stuffie (ages 10+)Have someone under 5 attending? Ask us about our "little sibling" project. An easier project for smaller hands. ($10)

Each party includes 2 hours of fun:We estimate 90 minutes of hands-on art led by an MSAC instructor, followed by 30 minutes for cake, food, singing, and celebration!

Our parties are designed for kids turning 5 and up.Yes, we offer parties for adults too!

All parties are two hours:Base Package — $275 ($250 for Friday Parties!)Appetizer project for the group: choose between beaded keychains, buttons, or bookmarkChoice of main project: clay ice cream sundae or graffiti initial paintingUp to 10 guests ($17 per additional guest, up to 16)A gift for the birthday kidPremium Package — $325 ($300 for Friday Parties!)Appetizer project for the group: choose between beaded keychains, buttons, or bookmarkCustom-designed main project — choose a guided painting or clay sculpture, tailored to your theme and celebrationUp to 16 guestsA custom-painted birthday bag with a gift inside for the birthday kid

Yes! You're welcome to bring cake, food, beverages, decorations, party plates, and napkins. Please note: MSAC is a peanut- and tree-nut-free facility.MSAC can provide carts to assist you in bringing items from your vehicle inside.

You may arrive 15 minutes early for setup and have 15 minutes afterward for packing up.

Cancel 14+ days before the party: full refund minus a 20% admin fee Cancel less than 14 days before: 50% refund Cancel day-of: no refund If you need to reschedule let us know as early as possible—we’ll do our best to find a new date, but rescheduling is not guaranteed. If your child is sick, or there is inclement weather we’ll do our best to reschedule, though this is not guaranteed.

A final headcount is due 5 business days prior to the party to ensure we have ample art supplies for your project. We will take a headcount the day of the party for accurate invoicing. Final payment will be billed 1-2 days following the party.

Please remind guests to dress for mess! Most materials are washable, but we can’t promise everything will come out. We do have aprons that your guests can borrow to help protect their clothing.

At least one grown-up of the birthday kid must be present. Other adults are welcome to drop off or stay in the lobby or room as space allows. MSAC staff do not assume liability—Birthday party hosts and grown-ups are responsible for all the kids and guests attending the party.