Apartment communities
Resident appreciation events, pool parties, and leasing-office open houses that get families out of their units.
For businesses & organizations
The kid activity your event gets remembered for.
Sparkle & Smudge works Tucson apartment communities, HOAs, schools, festivals, restaurants, and corporate events. Professional vendor, real artistry, and a line that keeps moving.
5.0 from Tucson event organizers on Google
Event rate
$100+/ hour
Scoped to your crowd size
Why coordinators rebook
Reliable enough for your property manager. Fun enough for the kids.
You are hiring a vendor, not just an artist. Sarah treats it that way.
Communication your coordinator can rely on
Written confirmation of date, arrival window, setup needs, and hours before the event. No chasing.
Early arrival, on-time start
Sarah arrives ahead of schedule so painting begins the minute your event opens.
Built for high volume
Quick designs for long lines or full detail for smaller crowds. You set the pace when we scope the quote.
Fully self-contained
Table, chairs, signage, design board, and supplies all come with her. She just needs a spot.
Skin-safe professional products
Hypoallergenic, water-based paints and cosmetic-grade glitter, with sanitary practices between guests.
Bilingual: English & Español
Every family at your event can be greeted and served in their own language.
Events we cover
From leasing-office open houses to school carnivals.
HOAs & neighborhoods
Block parties, holiday events, and summer kickoffs where the kid activity has to actually keep kids busy.
Schools & PTAs
Carnivals, fun runs, field days, and fundraisers, with fast designs to keep hundreds of students moving.
Festivals & fairs
All-day booth coverage with quick-turn designs built for continuous lines.
Restaurants & retail
Family nights, grand openings, and weekend promotions that pull foot traffic in and keep it there.
Corporate & nonprofit
Employee family picnics, church events, and community outreach days with a professional on-site vendor.
Custom quotes
Event pricing starts at $100/hour.
Every event is different, so there are no cookie-cutter packages. Your quote depends on crowd size, hours, location, and the design pace you need. Tell Sarah what you're planning and she'll send a clear, itemized price.
- Helpful details to include
- Event date, start time, and how many hours of painting you need
- Venue address and whether the space is indoor, shaded, or open sun
- Estimated number of children attending
- Type of event (resident event, school carnival, festival, grand opening…)
- Whether you need an invoice, W-9, or a certificate of insurance
Organizer reviews
What event hosts say afterwards.
“Sparkle & Smudge is a godsend!! I hired Sarah for a Grand Opening event and she was such a hit! Not only was she reasonably priced, but she was on time, fast, efficient, and made her way through a never-ending line of kiddos! She even went over her allotted time to make sure every child that wanted face paint could be accommodated; that speaks volumes about her care and character! Days after the event we still had families talking about the face painting. Without hesitation, we will be asking Sarah and her family back for all of our future events!”
“We were very impressed with Sarah. She communicated thoroughly leading up to our event and was wonderful with the kids. She took specific requests and created them perfectly with her own touch of style. We definitely recommend Sparkle & Smudge and will hire them again!”
“Sarah is amazing! This is our second time booking her and she never disappoints. Her face painting is beautiful, detailed, and the kids are always SO excited to get in her chair. She's professional, friendly, patient, and truly talented. She helped make our party extra special again.”
Let's get your event on the calendar.
Send your event details and Sarah will confirm availability and send a quote quickly.
Request a Custom Quote