27 Art-Themed Ideas to Make Your Party a Work of Art
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There is no better way to celebrate your growing child than by encouraging them to be their most creative self! An art-focused party is a perfect theme! Curate some of these art supplies to get their creative juices flowing for this special occasion. From paint cans to cake toppers, we’ve got an extensive list of supplies you’ll need to throw the best party for your child’s birthday.
Get your party started with these adorable art-themed party invites. This art party invitation has customizable text that you can edit yourself via an instant digital download. Send it out via text or email, or have this Etsy shop print everything for you! It doesn’t get much easier than that.
Elevate your homemade cupcakes with these cute cupcake toppers! Each palette comes with six different paint splats and they are sure to make your dessert table pop!
The perfect pair to the cupcake toppers and mini canvas signs, these festive cake toppers are the perfect addition to your art birthday cake! You can customize the toppers to include the birthday boy or birthday girl’s name on both the palette and the canvas.
What a cute addition to your dessert table! Even if you are serving other sweet treats, these paint palette sugar cookies are such an eye-catching addition to your spread. Plus, they come pre-made so you don’t have to do any of the heavy lifting – that’s a treat in itself!
There is no cuter way to label your food and goodies than with these sweet mini canvas and easel labels. Add them to your dessert table as food labels or to your craft table as name cards for each child’s spot. You can order them with printed labels or have them left blank for handwritten labels. The set includes 4 mini labels and you can choose from a variety of color schemes.
When you’re hosting a party for kids, paperware is a must. These adorable paper plates and napkins will tie in perfectly with the artist vibes. The set includes 16 dessert plates and 16 cocktail napkins.
These numbered art party cups are just too cute! Use them to serve drinks as well as display treats on your dessert table. You can also order them to include lids, which is always a good idea when there are kiddos around.
Disposable tablecloths are a must when you are hosting a party for kids. It makes for an easy cleanup while also making your food tables feel cohesive with the rest of your bright colors. Buy an extra to put down at your craft table so the kids can be creative with their art pieces without worrying about the mess.
If you’re going to be offering crafts to the children that attend your birthday party, it’s a great idea to have a set of kid’s aprons ready for use! These multi-colored aprons come in a pack of 12 and are made of reusable fabric. Go the extra mile and add each child’s name to an apron so they can wear it during the party and then take it home as a thank you.
These adorable placemats are the perfect way to let your little artist be creative without making a total mess. Use this set of 12 placemats on a designated art table, and let each kiddo do a craft on their placemat. They are fun and effective and contain the mess.
Balloons are a great and easy way to add a lot of color to your party! This festive balloon garland kit showcases a bright array of colors with some confetti-filled clear balloons. The kit includes everything you’ll need for an easy assembly.
If you’re hosting a birthday party for children, having activities to keep them entertained is key. And if it’s an art party, one of those art activities has to be painting! Set out these adorable mini easels for each of the kids to paint on while they are at the party. It will get their creative juices flowing and will be an amazing keepsake for them to remember the birthday party by.
Surprise your birthday boy or birthday girl with this amazing easel set right before their party. Then, set it up for all your little guests to play with throughout the party. It will be such a fun way to gift them their new easel. The easel includes a paper roll, so each little artist can start with a blank canvas for their own masterpieces!
Paint, paint, and more paint! Kids love to paint, and at an art party, it’s a must! This washable paint will allow parents to breathe easily while kids have a blast constructing their creations. The set includes primary colors and more.
Having an additional ten paintbrushes on hand is definitely not a bad idea. Combining this set with the kids washable paint set will ensure you have plenty of paintbrushes to go around. After the party, clean them with warm soapy water and continue to use them for future crafts.
Not only will these fringe curtains add a pop of color to your event, but they will also be a great backdrop for a designated photo area. Have party guests take their art creations and pose in front of this backdrop for a memorable picture from the party.
What better way to frame out your designated photo area than with these colorful balloon stands? The kit includes materials to assemble two columns and comes with 44 individual balloons.
The uses for these mini-paint buckets are endless. You can set them out on your food table as snack holders, they can hold art supplies for your various crafts, or they can serve as party favor bags for your guests to take home! With 18 buckets in the set, you will have plenty of buckets to go around.
An art party is a fun way to encourage kids to be creative and tap into their artistic sides. Why stop the fun at the party? Send kids home with this mini watercolor paint set in their goodie bag to encourage continued creativity. The package comes with 24 paint sets, so if you have extra, you can even set them out at your craft table for kids to enjoy during your party. Everyone will love these art party favors.
Keychains are always a hit in any part favor bag. These festive paint splatter keychains will be a fun way for your guests to remember your event. The package comes with 24 keychains in total, 8 colors with 3 pieces each.
Temporary tattoos are always a hit at any kid’s party! They are such a fun activity for kids to participate in during the party and they are also a great item to add to a party favor bag. This set comes with 144 pieces, so you’ll have plenty of tattoos for both options.
These decorative paintbrushes are the perfect detail to add to your art-themed party. The brushes are all hand-painted using acrylic paints with a glossy finish. The set includes 6 colorful brushes that are all 7.5 inches tall by 2 inches wide.
A Happy Birthday Banner is a great addition to your art birthday party! Choose from several different color schemes to make your decorations pop. Framed by a paint palette on each side, this banner will keep the art vibes going.
A pinata is a classic party game and this art-themed pinata is the perfect addition to your event! Fill it with candy or art supplies for a fun surprise. Kids and adults alike will love this decoration.
These straws will add a fun artistic edge to your drinkware. Place them out on your food and drink tables for guests to use throughout the event, or place them in the goodie bags for guests to take home. Kids will love this set of 25 crazy loop drinking straws.
Table confetti can add that special artistic flare to just about any surface in your party space! It’s such a small detail, but it can help tie the theme of the party together. Sprinkle some on your food tables, your art tables, and even in your goodie bags.