Make Every Visit Unforgettable with Goofy Faces
When it comes to creating memorable experiences for visitors, few things are as engaging as a caricature artist and face painting. Whether you’re strolling through a zoo, marveling at marine life in an aquarium, or enjoying the thrills at an amusement park, the chance to get a custom caricature or a fun face painting adds a unique and exciting element to any outing. That’s where Goofy Faces comes in! Our talented artists are now entertaining guests at some of the best zoos, aquariums, and amusement parks across the country.
Where You Can Find Goofy Faces
Goofy Faces is spreading joy and laughter at a variety of family-friendly locations, including:
- Los Angeles Zoo
- The Florida Aquarium
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
- The National Zoo
- Audubon Aquarium
- Elitch Gardens Amusement Park
- Aquarium of the Pacific
Why Partner with Goofy Faces?
At Goofy Faces, we believe every visit should be more than just a day out. It should be an experience filled with laughter, joy, and memories that last a lifetime. That’s why partnering with Goofy Faces is such a fantastic opportunity for zoos, aquariums, and amusement parks.
Our talented artists don’t just provide caricature services, they create an experience. Guests are not only entertained by the caricature process or face painting, but also take home a unique and personalized piece of art that will remind them of their amazing visit. It’s a win-win for businesses and visitors alike.
For retail locations, this is an excellent opportunity to boost revenue. By offering caricature and face painting services, you’re adding a new, fun element to your visitors’ experience that encourages additional spending. Whether guests want to commemorate their visit with a one-of-a-kind caricature, a fun face painting, or purchase one as a gift, you’re creating a new revenue stream that’s both enjoyable and profitable.
Smiles, Laughter, and Lasting Memories – Guaranteed!
At Goofy Faces, our artists are experts at engaging with guests, drawing not only quick but highly entertaining caricatures and face paintings. Our interactive approach allows guests to be part of the process, making it even more enjoyable. Children, families, and adults alike love the experience as it brings out the fun and creativity in everyone. The combination of the art, face painting, and our artists’ infectious personalities ensures that visitors leave with a smile, making their day that much more memorable.
Benefits for Your Location
The benefits of bringing Goofy Faces to your zoo, aquarium, or amusement park extend beyond just the joy we bring to your guests. Our service helps elevate your venue, making it stand out from other attractions. Here’s how we help:
- Enhanced Visitor Experience: Caricatures and face painting add a personal touch to the visit, giving guests something fun to look forward to while waiting or winding down after an exciting day.
- Increased Revenue: With our on-site caricature and face painting stands, guests are more likely to purchase artwork or face painting as a keepsake, boosting sales at your location.
- Long-Term Engagement: Guests who take home caricatures or face painting are more likely to share their experience on social media, increasing your exposure and encouraging more visits.
- Attraction Appeal: Offering a unique service like caricatures and face painting can set your zoo, aquarium, or amusement park apart from others in the area.
If you’re looking to enhance your visitors’ experience and create lasting memories, partnering with Goofy Faces is a great way to do it. Our team is experienced in working at high-traffic, high-energy locations, and we provide all the necessary tools and support to make your caricature and face painting station a success.
Partnering with Goofy Faces is simple. Just get in touch with us today, and we’ll work with you to create an entertainment experience that guests will love. From planning the logistics to setting up a fun experience, we handle all the details, so you can focus on providing an incredible day for your visitors.
Contact us today!
Phone: (813) 830-8137
Email: eleanor@goofyfaces.com
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Recent Client Testimonials
“We had an amazing experience with our artist, Dennis! We hired Goofy Faces for our after-hours corporate event, and it was a huge success. It gave guests a unique and memorable keepsake to take home. The artist was professional, entertaining, punctual, and extremely reliable. I was blown away by how many faces he was able to draw in just two hours. The caricatures were spot-on, capturing each person’s likeness perfectly, and the added background details made them even more special. I was thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been matched with such a talented artist. I highly recommend both Dennis and Goofy Faces to anyone!” – Carly T.
“Robert was amazing! Each coaster was thought out perfectly and enjoyed by the recipient. We were all super happy and excited with our coasters and the look of them!” Kelly D.
“Brian was amazing so personable and really made the experience fun and his artistic representations were fantastic. Brian really had a way of getting everyone’s personality in a few minutes. I would definitely have him at a party again and would highly recommend him for anyone thinking about having a caricature artist at your party. Thank you.” – Loretta W.
“I had Ariel at my wedding reception last year and he was a hit!! When my work event was planning our Holiday Mix and Mingle I knew this would go over well. Ariel’s skills and personality fit well with the venue. All in attendance were happy with his and humor he put into each drawing! The ease of scheduling through Goofy Faces and the added touch of personalized paper is a few other reasons I would recommend to my family and friends. A definite 5-star rating from myself and all in attendance at the Med1Care Mix and Mingle 2024!!!” – Terri E.
“Goofy faces helped make the process seamless when it game to finding caricature artists. Wasn’t exactly sure where to look but found Goofy Faces and it all was so simple! Gave them all the details of the event and they found artists for our event. The artists were on time, professional, and did a fabulous job! Our clients at our event loved it!” – Christine P.
Discover Goofy Faces’ 7 Retail Locations
Discover Goofy Faces’ 7 Retail Locations
Did you know Goofy Faces has seven retail locations throughout the United States? Each of these vibrant locales offers a unique experience, making them perfect destinations for exploration and discovery. We invite you to immerse yourself in the charm of these cities and make your visit even more memorable by stopping by Goofy Faces. Our talented artists are ready to create personalized keepsakes to remember your time in these amazing places. Visit Goofy Faces and cherish the memories for years to come!
Year-Round Retail Locations:
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA
Witness the awe-inspiring animal kingdom, then let our artists create a unique caricature reflecting your wild encounter. Located near the meerkats, they’ve been spreading smiles for 14 years! Goofy Faces offers caricatures and face painting services.
Los Angeles Zoo Hours: Open daily from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Dive into vibrant displays, then emerge with a caricature capturing your inner mermaid or goofy grouper. Find our artists in the main lobby for 14 years of fishy fun! During the construction phase of the expansion, you can find us on the second floor next to the No Bone Zone. Goofy Faces offers caricature and face painting services.
Florida Aquarium Hours: Open daily from 9:30am – 5:00pm
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA
From playful penguins to mesmerizing sharks, this aquarium is a feast for the senses. And with Goofy Faces at the Shark Lagoon, turn your jaw-dropping experience into a jaw-dropping caricature, available year-round. Goofy Faces offers caricatures and face painting services.
Aquarium of the Pacific Hours: Open daily from 9:00am – 4:30pm
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Pittsburgh, PA
From the spring to the beginning of fall, the Goofy Faces retail stand is open daily. It is located across from the Tiger exhibit. During the fall and winter months, the Goofy Faces retail stand is located inside the aquarium and (depending on the weather) open on the weekends. Journey through diverse ecosystems, then let our artists transform you into a majestic river otter or a vibrant fish. We’ve been adding weekend splashes of fun since May of 2023. Goofy Faces offers caricatures and face painting services.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Hours:
Off Season (Nov 1 – March 31): 9:30am – 4:00pm
In Season (April 1 – Oct 31): 9:30am – 5:30pm
Seasonal Retail Locations:
The National Zoo, Washington, DC
Explore the wonders, then let our artists capture your spring and autumn visits with hilarious caricatures. Find them near the Panda Gift Shop and Lemur Island for 7 years of goofy memories. Goofy Faces offers caricatures and face painting services. Please note: Goofy Faces is open daily in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Then we are open on weekends until Halloween.
The National Zoo Hours:
Winter (Sept 15 – March 14): 9:00am – 4:00pm
Summer (March 15 – Sept 14): 9:00am – 6:00pm
Elitch Gardens Amusement Park, Denver, CO
Experience thrilling rides and delicious treats, all amplified by Goofy Faces artists. Located near Meow Wolf’s Kaleidescape, they’ve been adding amusement to your thrills for 7 years. Goofy Faces offers caricature and face painting services. Please note: Goofy Faces retail stand opens the last week of April. Our artists draw caricatures daily through the summer until Labor Day. You will also find them there on weekends until Halloween too.
Elitch Gardens Amusement Park Hours: Vary throughout the season. Check their website for the most up to date information.
New Retail Location
Audubon Nature Institute (Zoo & Aquarium), New Orleans, LA
We are excited to offer caricatures and face painting services starting in the spring of 2024! More information will be available soon.
Audubon Nature Institute Hours:
Monday through Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
For more information about each retail location click here. Remember, adventure is always better with a keepsake that can last a lifetime! So why wait? Embark on your Goofy Faces journey today and make your trip unforgettable.
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Add Goofy Faces to your Venue
Goofy Faces caricatures and face painters are an exceptional addition to any venue by providing an elevated entertainment experience for guests to enjoy. Our skilled professionals can bring their talents to your zoo, aquarium, amusement park, or sports arena, and enhance the enjoyment of visitors of all ages. We also provide art entertainment for birthday parties, private events, and corporate functions. If you’d like to hire our artist(s) for your event(s), send us a message at info@goofyfaces.com today.
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Goofy Faces is Hiring – Join Our Team
We’re looking for talented face painters and/or skilled caricaturists that love creating memorable experiences and bringing joy to people of all ages. If you are a face painter that can paint a wide variety of designs and/or an artist that can draw caricatures well, apply with us today! If you know of any artists that might be interested in working for Goofy Faces, please feel free to share this information: goofyfaces.com/about/careers/
“Requesting an artist from Goofy Faces was so easy. Michelle (contact person) was readily available to answer email questions quickly and the price was very reasonable! Peter, our caricature artist, was awesome! Most of our teenage party guests have special needs. Peter was friendly, pleasant, and patient at all times. Each sketch well-represented each of our party participants & our guests were pleased with their sketches. I will be using Goofy Faces again, requesting Peter as the artist. I highly recommend Goofy Faces to anyone in need of a caricature artist! You won’t be disappointed!!!!” – Sherri W.
We look forward to turning your next Zoom party into the most talked-about event of the year!
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Discover Goofy Faces’ 7 Retail Locations
Goofy Faces is Hiring – Join Our Team
We’re looking for talented face painters and/or skilled caricaturists that love creating memorable experiences and bringing joy to people of all ages.
If you are a face painter that can paint a wide variety of designs and/or an artist that can draw caricatures well, apply with us today! If you know of any artists that might be interested in for Goofy Faces, please feel free to share this information: goofyfaces.com/about/careers/
Goofy Faces Caricature Artists Entertained Thousands in 2019
A happy fan gets to see herself skating at the Red Wings Draft Party.
2019 Has been a wonderful year at Goofy Faces! Thanks to you – all our wonderful event hosts, brides and grooms, party planners, birthday party parents, Senior All Night Party planners, trade show organizers, company picnic planners, family and class reunion organizers, zoo and aquarium guests and anyone else for whom we have drawn a Goofy Faces Caricature or painted your face. All of our caricature artists and face painters thank you for letting us entertain you as part of your special events and celebrations!
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Finding the Fun with Caricature Artists and Face Painting in the City of Angels
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Family Fun with Caricatures at the Aquarium of the Pacific
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Make Memories Last Longer with a Custom Caricature
The good and the bad of having a camera that fits in the palm of your hand
If you’re of a certain age, you remember taking pictures on a camera – with film. Back in those dark ages, you waited, several days even, to see if the pictures were any good!
That Was Then
Remember how exciting it was to open that envelope and see if maybe, just maybe, there was one good family picture? Then you proudly showed it to everyone and displayed it in a photo album or frame. Every time you walk by it you fondly remember that special moment!
This is Now
Today we have some of the most sophisticated photographic tools in the palms of our hands, our smart phones. But when was the last time you printed a family picture from your phone and put it in a frame? Most people don’t.
Goofy Faces will be at the Paint Creek Center for the Arts Art & Apples Festival(r) September 6-8, 2019.
When you take hundreds of pictures at time, it can be overwhelming to choose just one. Oftentimes the images live on our phones and in our social media feeds, but they rarely make it to a coveted place on the wall for all the family to enjoy.
Make it Memorable
When you and your loved ones sit down for a custom, family caricature, you get a one-of-a-kind piece of art, featuring you! It’s more than a photo, it’s hand-drawn memory you will treasure forever. As summer winds down and kids head back to school, there’s still time to make memories and get a custom keepsake caricature you’ll treasure for years to come.
Enjoy an outing to your local zoo or aquarium. Most retail stands are open daily through Labor Day weekend, then weekends only through Halloween. Click here to see if we’re at a location near you!
Or check out local events like the upcoming Art & Apples Festival® in Rochester, MI, sponsored by Paint Creek Center for the Arts. While there, get your face painted or family caricature drawn by one of our artists so you can capture the moment and remember this special time.
Check out the latest episode of Art Detroit where Shiela Grant sits down with me to discuss everything that is the art of caricature!
15 years ago, I decided to make a full-time business out of drawing caricatures for a living. This was no small task.
Very few people make their entire living based on the art of caricature but I already wasn’t making enough as a freelance artist to support a family and the idea of working a full-time job was too depressing to consider. So, I took a breath and dove right in.
One of the first places I decided to try out was at our local annual art festival in Rochester, MI called Art & Apples. It’s been around for 50 years and was close enough to my home to risk seeing if I could make it work. The first year was in 2004 and I didn’t even own a tent. However, me and fellow artist, Ben Pierrot stayed busy enough over the 3-day weekend to come back the following year. The next year, I had a tent and my business grew. Then I started opening other caricature stands in different locations throughout the U.S. I have had as many as 9 retail stands coast to coast over the past 12 years. And each year, I would return as a sponsor at Art & Apples and each September, another artist and me would draw for 3 straight days.
We became a crowd favorite at the festival. Customers looked forward to seeing us each September and we became a tradition. Heck, 2 years ago, I drew a couple at the festival who decided to hire 3 of us to draw at the wedding. A year later they came back to Art & Apples for another caricature. This time, they wanted one showing that the couple was expecting their first child! They handed me an envelope that showed if it was going to be a boy or a girl. “Whatever you do, don’t tell us! We want it to be a surprise until next week when we use your caricature for the official announcement.” There were many special moments like that one. I always looked forward to drawing friends and family each September. I enjoyed working with several different artists over the years. We always had fun even though we weren’t making a fortune. I was always able to cover all my costs and pay my artists who helped out. That, plus the annual exposure, justified all our efforts.
In 2016, we decided not to participate as a sponsor of Art & Apples due to a significant increase in the sponsorship fee. It was the first time in 12 years that we were not drawing at Art & Apples. We were not there in 2017 either. However, in 2018, Paint Creek Center for the Arts, the producer of Art & Apples, approached us about returning at our original location and sponsorship fee. We accepted. I have always looked forward to drawing in my hometown but I also liked the spirit of community I felt from my involvement with the local festival. Even though we have caricature stands in Tampa, Los Angeles, Denver and other locations around the country, I considered Art & apples to be the place where it all started. And fortunately, it now continues! We just wrapped on our weekend at Art & Apples in 2019 and we were busier than ever. Looking forward to 2020!
Beginning tomorrow at 4PM, Goofy Faces will be drawing caricatures for its 11th straight year at the Art & Apples Festival located in Rochester Park in downtown Rochester, MI. This is the only festival we do each year because it is in our home town and it gives us a great chance to be part of the local community as well as spread the word about what we do. Many attendees stop by each year for an annual caricature of their family. We have some customers who have had their caricatures drawn at 5 or more festivals in a row! In those 11 years, Robert has drawn with 5 different artists. This year, Robert will be drawing caricatures with Shawn from Ohio. Michelle will also be on hand to paint faces as she did last fall. The festival lasts for 3 days starting tomorrow from 4PM-7:30PM. It will be open all day Saturday from 9AM-7:30PM and on Sunday from 9AM to 4PM. Our tent is located near the middle footbridge near the central food court. You can download a map right here. Make sure to stop by early because our booth gets super-busy by the afternoon and usually stays busy until close. Check out some photos from Goofy Faces at previous Art & Apples festivals over the past 11 years. See you at Art & Apples!
All set up and ready for business!
For 50 years, the Art & Apples Festival® has transformed the 30-acre downtown park in Rochester into one of the nation’s top fine art fairs with over 290 exhibiting artists from across the country. The festival is a program of Paint Creek Center for the Arts, a regional, nonprofit art center located in downtown Rochester.
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