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151 Face Painters serving New York City, NY

Laura Costagliola

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
20 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Face Painter
  • $160 +

Samantha S. said “Laura was fabulous! The kids and adults were all so happy and impressed! Did great quick face painting work. ”

Tizzy Entertainment

1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • Face Painter
  • Contact for rates

I am a Children's Entertainer, Percussionist, Storyteller, Face Painter and Balloon Artist. I am delighted to offer one or more of my offerings for private...

Jax Smith Face Painting Entertainment

5.0 (2)
7 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Face Painter
  • $150 for first hour. $100 per add'l hours

Jillian S. said “Hired Jax for a surprise 30th birthday - she was on time and super nice and easy to work with. Most importantly, she is super talented! The party was tropical themed and she painted amazing and... ”

Paintingbees

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • Long Island City, NY
  • Face Painter
  • $250 and up

Marina B. said “Henna Oh is amazing!!! Her designs are inventive and beautiful and the kids at my son's birthday party loved her. She was great and I absolutely recommend her for any occasion. ”

Facepainting and Parties by Maria

4.92 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Face Painter
  • $100-$150/hour

Valinda B. said “We had the pleasure of using "Facepainting by Maria" for our sons Communion Party last weekend. Her skills at face painting are amazing, she got all the kids involved, even the shy ones were showing... ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Face Painter
  • $200 and up

Janice C. said “We had Julie as the artist for our Very Hungry Caterpillar event at our Library. She painted the most beautiful butterflies and caterpillars. The children loved their designs. A delight to work with... ”

Colorful Faces

5.0 (1)

  • Long Island City, NY
  • Face Painter
  • Contact for rates

Angela said “Milena did an amazing job with the face painting! She’s very talented, sweet, and professional. The kids absolutely loved it, highly recommended! ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Face Painter
  • Contact for rates

Kat F. said “We had Melissa come to our school last year and face paint our students for a class party! She was so sweet, patient and has a serious talent! She was wonderful, and I highly recommend her! ”

Angela Carranza

4.86 (11)

  • New York City, NY
  • Face Painter
  • $200 and up.

Warren B. said “Wow....what a super fun time at our 4 year old’s birthday party in the park. I contacted Angela on very short notice and she responded and confirm very promptly. Angela’s sweet and sensitive... ”
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Chica's Party Entertainment

4.86 (14)
Top Performer
43 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Face Painter
  • Contact for rates

Lauren S. said “Professional and really great with the kids. Would have back again, was a great guy! ”

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Quick facts for Face Painters in New York City, NY

39,153 quotes sent

In the past year, Face Painters have sent 39,153 quotes to event planners.

8th most popular

Face Painters rank #8 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 18,998 Face Painter reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

1.3 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.3 days (on average) to hire a Face Painter.

New York City ranks #1

New York City is the most popular city for Face Painters requests in New York.

Popular events

Face Painters are typically hired for Children’s Birthday Parties, Nonprofit Events, and Birthday Parties in New York City, NY.

New York ranks #8

New York is the 8th most popular state for Face Painters requests in the United States.

Past events for Face Painters in New York City, NY

The artwork was awesome!

Face Painter

5.0

August 1, 2025

2 hours

The artwork own every child that visited her for facepainting was beautiful.
Event total

$250

A+ Face Painter in NYC!

Face Painter

5.0

July 29, 2025

1 hour

We had a spur of the moment Offie Kids day this week and Laura was able to come with almost no prep time. She was warm, friendly, helpful, great with the kids and adults and she honestly was a big help to me as this was my first time managing kids in any capacity. Could not recommend more and will definitely reach out in future. Thank you Laura!
Event total

$200

Amazing

Face Painter

5.0

December 14, 2025

1.5 hour

Ana is truly an amazing artist. She was quick and accommodating. She is truly the best face painter! She had beautiful designs for kids and adults. I highly recommend her.
Event total

$250

About booking Face Painters in New York City, NY

Hire a face painter to bring a splash of color to your next birthday party, corporate event, company picnic, or festival. Many professional face painters offer a variety of services from face art to glitter tattoos to body art. They use top-quality products and maintain the highest sanitary standards so you can have a fun and safe experience. Face paint is always a hit, especially at kids parties, so find the best face painters in New York City, NY on GigSalad!

The cost of face and body painting services in New York City, New York can vary depending on the size of your event, the number of guests, and the level of detail required for the art. Most face painters can handle 5-10 people per hour if the designs are fairly simple. Some party entertainers might offer packages with multiple services like face painting and balloon twisting for an additional cost. This can be a good option for larger events. Contact local face painters above to get quotes customized for your event.

When browsing New York City face painters, check out their profiles to learn more about their service. Look at photos of their work and read reviews from past clients to gauge their experience level and professionalism. When talking with different artists, make sure you discuss all the details of your event and ask important questions. What packages do they offer? How many guests can they paint within the time frame of the event? Are their products washable and hypoallergenic?

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Face Painters serving the New York City, NY area

These Face Painters serve the wider New York City and New York county area and travel to Long Island City, Delancey, Newport, Crafts, Jersey City, Market, Burlington, Chelsea, Hoboken, Tunnel, Greenpoint, Summit, Morton, Hilton, Warwick, Weehawken, Brooklyn, Union City, Sunnyside, Manhattan, West New York, Yorkville, Maspeth, Guttenberg, Ridgewood, Astoria, Woodside, Secaucus, Mount Sinai, and North Bergen.