Paint Nights in Port Alberni
Unleash Your Creativity at a Private Paint Night
Looking for a unique way to celebrate, connect, or create? Our Paint Nights offer an engaging and fun artistic experience right here in Port Alberni! Whether it’s a birthday party, team-building event, bachelorette party, or just an excuse to paint and sip, we provide everything you need for an unforgettable night of creativity.
How It Works
- Pick Your Theme – Choose from a variety of painting options, or let us design a custom experience just for your group.
- We Bring the Supplies – We provide all painting materials, including canvas, brushes, paint, aprons, easels and table cloths.
- Guided by a Professional Artist – No experience necessary! Our instructor will guide you step by step.
- Sip & Socialize – BYOB in your home or enjoy drinks at a partnered venue!
- Take Home Your Masterpiece – At the end of the night, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind painting!
Private Event Pricing
Our Paint Nights start at $400, with options to customize your event. Pricing includes:
- 2-hour private painting session
- All art supplies provided for the event
- A professional artist instructor
- Set-up & clean-up included (approx. 1 hour outside of instruction time)
- Up to 10 participants (additional guests: $40 – 45 per person depending on group size)
Available Themes
- Sunset on Sproat Lake
- Whimsical Owl
- Floating Turtle
- Bee and Daisys
- Wet Coast Sky
- Tree of Life
- Green Fields
- Arbutus Tree on Sproat Lake
- Custom Paintings – Tell us your vision! (Add +$50)
More painting examples are coming soon!
Choose Your Location
Host your Paint Night at:
- Your Home or Business – We’ll bring the party to you!
- Tables, chairs, and drop-cloths are not included.
- The Capitol Theatre – Paint on the main stage with drinks from the bar! Add on $150 rental fee.
- Dates are dependent on the Capitol Theatre availability. Includes tables and chairs
- Community Hall, Restaurant or Brewery
- You tell us the location you’ve booked. We are happy to find a location and book for you for an additional fee.
- Licensing may be required and is the responsibility of the host.
Add-Ons & Upgrades
- Live Music or DJ – Pricing upon request
- Catering – Pricing upon request
Booking & Cancellation
- All events require a 50% deposit on the projected amount of guests for the event. For example, if you are expecting 15 guests, you will need to pay $400 for up to 10 people, plus $40/additional person. The total for 15 guests is $600, and you would pay a $300 deposit.
- At the event, you (the host) will pay the instructor for the actual amount of guests, within 5 guests. For example, you expected 15, but an extra 2 joined in at $40/person. Your total cost is now $680, minus the $300 deposit, leaving the remaining payment at $380.
- If you need to change or cancel your event, you will receive a full refund within 2 weeks before the event. If you need to change or cancel your event less than 2 weeks before the event, you will incur a $25 admin fee. Any cancellations or changes to the event less than 24 hours before the event will be charged a $100 admin & artist fee.
- Remember, your booking supports the arts council, a registered charity! All funds for the event will provide a fair wage for artists and profits will go towards supporting the arts council initiatives.
Paint Night FAQs – Booking, Group Size, and Location
1. How do I book my Paint Night?
You can book your Paint Night using this handy-dandy booking form. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your Paint Night event.
After you make your deposit, we will email you to confirm your date. After that, if you make any changes to the date, a $25 admin fee will be charged to pay for our time rescheduling the instructor.
Pricing is based on the number of participants, with a minimum charge of $400 for up to 10 guests. Additional participants are $40 per person up to 20 people and $45 per person from 21 – 40 people.
The final payment (calculated by actual amount of participants) is due at the event, to be paid by cash or cheque made out to the Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley, or by e-transfer to admin@alberniarts.com If you have any additional fees added, you will be notified the week of your event.
2. What if I’m unsure about the size of my group?
No problem! We will prepare additional materials to accommodate up to 5 extra people beyond your initial booking. If more guests arrive than expected, we can include them as long as materials are available.
If the size of your group changes by more than 5 people, tell us as soon as possible so we can prepare accordingly. Any changes made past 2 weeks before the event may incur an admin fee.
3. Where do you offer Paint Nights?
We primarily service the Alberni Valley and can travel up to 10KM from The Grove Gallery at Harbour Quay. If your location is beyond this range, additional travel fees may apply. Please contact us for a custom quote.
4. Do you provide a venue for Paint Night?
Unless otherwise arranged, the host is responsible for securing a location for their event.
If you need help choosing a venue, let us know, and we can provide recommendations!
5. What if I have a special request or need extra accommodations?
We’re happy to customize your Paint Night! If you have a specific request for location, group size, or travel, contact us as soon as possible so we can accommodate your needs. Call us at (250) 724-3412.
