- New York City, NY
- Face Painter
- Starts at $160
Mecca C. said
“She was great! She showed up on time and did her job. Will definitely hire again.”
The Best Face Painters for hire in New York City, NY
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150 Face Painters serving New York City, NY
- Long Island City, NY
- Face Painter
- Starts at $250
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.”
- New York City, NY
- Face Painter
- $100 per event
Aliza K. said
“Beautiful designs, great manner with kids”
- New York City, NY
- Face Painter
- Starts at $150 per hour
Samantha B. G. said
“Great experience! Jax was fantastic. Easy to communicate with and was incredible working outdoors. She worked non-stop for the whole two hours. Every kid was thrilled and parents were super...”
- New York City, NY
- Face Painter
- $100 – $300 per event
Minghui Z. said
“Lindsey is very friendly and nice to kids. highly recommended.”
- New York City, NY
- Face Painter
- $100 – $150 per 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...”
Silly Cheeks Face Painting
- New York City, NY
- Face Painter
- Starts at $200
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...”
Face Art By Melissa
- New York City, NY
- Face Painter
- Contact for pricing
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
- New York City, NY
- Face Painter
- Starts at $200
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...”
- New York City, NY
- Caricaturist / Face Painter
- Contact for pricing
Yvonne B. said
“Hollywood Caricaturist was excellent! Gerry was professional, talented, soulful, and captured the guests with style, grace, humor, and glamour through her artful portrait sketching! She moves with...”
- New York City, NY
- Balloon Twister / Face Painter
- Starts at $125 per hour
Virginia M. said
“Mary Lynn was a great addition to my daughter's birthday party -- she was timely and had many creative balloons for the kids to choose from!”
- New York City, NY
- Corporate Magician / Face Painter
- $300 – $10,000 per event
Nick B. said
“We were giving up on our search for a Magician at our brunch. Dan came in a saved the day when he connected us with Colin! We had the best time and everyone left the part amazed!”
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Quick facts for Face Painters in New York City, NY
45,355 quotes sent
In the past year, Face Painters have sent 45,355 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 19,897 Face Painter reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1.4 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.4 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, Corporate Events, and Birthday Parties in New York City, NY.
New York ranks #7
New York is the 7th most popular state for Face Painters requests in the United States.
Past events for Face Painters in New York City, NY
Fast and Friendly
Face Painter
5.0
April 23, 2026
2 hours
Brenda and the team were awesome in managing my event with 60 kids.
Event total
$700
Great to work with and addition to any party
Face Painter
5.0
June 7, 2026
2 hours
Sierra was easy to work with, flexible, very creative and all around great addition to the party!
Event total
$207.5
Best face painter ever!
Face Painter
5.0
August 15, 2026
1 hour
Rita went above and beyond to delight the kids -- she brought her own tattoos, stickers, gemstones, and more so each kid could have whatever their heart desired. She was the highlight of our kid's birthday party!
Event total
$200
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.