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HIGH SPEED. BIG IMPACT. ALL FUN!

Kansas City's Caricature Specialists
 

Looking for professional caricature artists in Kansas City and beyond? Caricatures by Marietta delivers high-speed, high-volume caricature entertainment for corporate events, trade shows, conferences, brand activations, weddings, and private parties across Kansas City, Overland Park, Lawrence, St. Joseph, Topeka, and throughout Missouri and Kansas - with regional travel available! 

 

Trusted by organizations across the metro, our artists specialize exclusively in live drawing event services. Our seasoned artists understand event flow and provide seamless, professional execution from setup to final drawing, ensuring a smooth, engaging experience for planners and guests alike.

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Book a Caricatures by Marietta artist (or two - or six!) and bring fast, professional, unforgettable live art entertainment to your next event!

We've provided live event art for wonderful clients like...

Logo of Google,where our caricature artists provided live event entertainment.
Logo of Ikea, where Caricatures by Marietta provided live caricatures at a spring children's event in Mission, KS.
Logo of Walmart, where our caricature artists provided live event caricatures for multiple events, including FIFA events and company holiday parties.
Logo of Zoom, where our caricature artists provided live caricature drawings at a company party.
The Kansas City Chiefs logo, where our artists have provided live caricature art at football game activations in Kansas City.
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Logo of Commerce Bank, where our artists provided 1-minute Quick Caricatures on coasters at an employee party in Kansas City.
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Logo for Wayside Waifs - a no kill shelter - where our caricature artists have provided live pet caricatures at fundraising events and employee parties in the Kansas City area.
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Logo of Kiewit, where our caricature artists have provided live event services at multiple events from summer siorrees to holiday parties in both Overland Park and Kansas City.
University of Missouri - Kansas City logo, where our caricature artists provided high-speed 1-minute caricatures to students at campus events.
T-Mobile logo, where our caricature artists provided live caricature drawings for a fall Halloween event at their Overland Park offices.
Logo for Hill's Pet Nutrition, where our 1-minute super fast caricature artists have provided live caricatures, including pet caricatures, at employee events.
Logo for the Kansas City Power and Light district where our artists have provided fashion sketches and caricatures at various community events throughout the years.

Award Winning Service

Caricatures by Marietta is recognized as 5-Star Talent on GigSalad, meaning we have exceptional customer service and a 5-star rating on the site.
Caricatures by Marietta is recognized as being a 5-Star Member with The Bash, meaning that our caricature artists excell at providing 5-star service and making happy life-long clients.
The Best of GigSalad award, meaning Caricatures by Marietta was recognized of one of the best services listed on the GigSalad website based on customer satisfaction and quality of service.
Top Performer Award from GigSalad recogizing Caricatures by Marietta as being one of the most-booked services for events.
Rapid Responder Award from The Bash, meaning Carictures by Marietta responds quickly to inquiries and books faster than many other services on the site.
The Bash Best Of 2022 Award recognizing Caricatures by Marietta as the best event entertainment service on the site in 2022.

SERVICES

2-HOUR MINIMUM REQUIRED

Travel fees may apply if your event is more than 45 miles from Kansas City, MO 64132

A father and daughter holding up their caricature at a Daddy-Daughter church dance in Overland Park, KS.

STANDARD CARICATURES

At a rate of about 20 faces or 15 pets per hour per artist, our artists can draw your guests with detail while creating sweet, gentle mementos! Drawn on larger paper for extra detail, they’re sure to be a hit!

$150

A man holding up his 1-minute Quick Caricature and smiling broadly at a business conference in downtown KC.

$275

QUICK CARICATURES

Quick Caricatures take 60-90 seconds per person or pet - or up to 50 faces or 40 pets per hour per artist! Sized 8.5x11", our lightning-fast caricatures ensure a faster delivery that is absolutely awe-inspiring!

A woman holds up her live fashion illustration drawn at a fundraising gala in Kansas City.

$200

FASHION SKETCHES

Fashion Sketches are an elegant alternative to caricatures! Sized 8.5x11" and drawn at a rate of 15 people per hour per artist, our fashion sketches are sure to please even the most discerning of eye!

Because our artists specialize in live event entertainment we do not offer individually commissioned artwork, but you're welcome to find us at one of our upcoming Public Events!

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ADD-ONS​

A group of girls show off their fashion sketch with purple Spotcolor at a prom in Kansas City.

SPOTCOLOR
FREE
Choose one color for a pop! Adds one minute per face.

A dog sitting next to a caricature of the dog with the name Jagger written on top along with branding from the event that was printed onto the paper in advance.

B&W BRANDED PAPER
$20 PER HOUR PER ARTIST
Add a logo, text, or image you provide to the top of the page!

A pair of clear, plastic slipcovers to keep live caricatures safe, including a sealable strip for added protection.

SLIPCOVERS
$20 PER HOUR PER ARTIST
Clear plastic sleeves that include a sealable strip for added protection.

A picture of a man holding up a 1-minute fastcaricature draw on paper diplaying the trade show logo at top in color during an event in Kansas City.

COLOR BRANDED PAPER
$30 PER HOUR PER ARTIST
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HOW IT WORKS!

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REQUEST A QUOTE

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A Caricatures by Marietta caricature artist drawing a student at a senior graduation event for a Kansas City area high school.
Two women holding up a "Sorry! I'm the last one!" sign because they are the last two to be drawn as a caricature at an event in Kansas City.

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LINE CLOSURE

Artists manage their own line, cutting it off 15-30 minutes before the end of their time with a “Sorry! I’m the last one!” sign to prevent additional guests from lining up. Artists need 15 minutes after the end to clear their space.

SETUP REQUIREMENTS

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  • 2 moveable chairs per artist

  • One 6' table per artist

  • A 9x9' space per artist

  • Canopy or awning if outdoors

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ARRIVAL

Our artists arrive 20-30 minutes prior to our start time for set up. Guests line up behind the artist(s) to watch them draw! Multiple faces per page are welcome - guests sit one at a time in the chair and rotate by height. Drawings are always free for guests though we do provide a tip jar to ensure the line moves quickly!

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BOOKING

When you’re ready to book, reply to your quote email and let us know! A 50% deposit and signed contract secure your date with the remainder due 7 days prior to your event, all manageable via our client portal link. Our system is individual and corporate friendly and your link can be forwarded as needed!

Fill out the form at

MDARTIST.COM/BOOK-NOW

You will receive a response within 1 business day regarding availability!

​We bring full-length easels, lighting, art supplies, and the FUN!

5-STAR REVIEWS!

PERFECT
FOR
ANY
EVENT!

ANNIVERSARIES
BABY SHOWERS
BAR Mitzvahs & BAT MITZVAHS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
COLLEGE EVENTS
CHURCH EVENTS
CONVENTIONS
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
COUNTRY CLUB EVENTS
ENGAGEMENT PARTIES
FAMILY REUIONS
FESTIVALS AND FAIRS
FRATERNITY & SORORITY EVENTS
GRADUATION PARTIES
GRAND OPENINGS
HOLIDAY PARTIES
MEETING ICE BREAKERS
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTIES
PROM & POST-PROMS
PROPOSALS
QUINCEAÑERAS
RESTAURAUNTS AND RESORTS
RETIREMENT PARTIES
SCHOOL REUNIONS
SENIOR LOCK-INS
WEDDINGS AND WEDDING RECEPTIONS
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

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All trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification purposes only.

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Email: artist@mdartist.com
Phone: 816-482-2687
Caricatures by Marietta is located in Independence, MO, a suburb of Kansas City.
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