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Transform a corporate event into a hands-on art session where teams shoot paint balloons and spin canvases into abstract compositions. This accessible, 90-minute studio experience—located steps from the Empire State Building—pairs creative risk-taking with clear safety and cleanup protocols.
Transform a corporate event into a hands-on art session where teams shoot paint balloons and spin canvases into abstract compositions. This accessible, 90-minute studio experience—located steps from the Empire State Building—pairs creative risk-taking with clear safety and cleanup protocols.
You step out of the elevator on the 10th floor and the room hits you: laughter, the sharp tang of acrylic, and a gallery of canvases at every angle. Canvases spin, paint balloons burst in quick splashes, and teammates trade strategy like they’re on a whiteboard—only the board is 6 feet across and dripping color.
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Operated by Shot Of Art · New York, NY
You step out of the elevator on the 10th floor and the room hits you: laughter, the sharp tang of acrylic, and a gallery of canvases at every angle. Canvases spin, paint balloons burst in quick splashes, and teammates trade strategy like they’re on a whiteboard—only the board is 6 feet across and dripping color.
The studio sits on West 36th Street in Midtown Manhattan, an area that switched from industrial and garment shops to creative studios through the late 20th century. That shift made room for experiential arts—this format borrows from abstract expressionism’s love of motion and chance (think Pollock’s gestures) but channels it into a social, collaborative exercise instead of solitary studio work.
Expect a two-part session: a high-energy “shooting and spinning” team canvas using paint-filled balloons and controlled BB-style launchers to create radial patterns, then a splatter-room segment for individual or small-group pieces. The space provides protective gear and large canvases; artworks need up to five days to dry and can be shipped for an extra fee.
Practically, the experience is low-impact physically but high on logistics: groups must be 18+, minimum five people and maximum about 25. The studio is wheelchair accessible and close to public transit, but on-site parking is limited.
Plan to wear clothes you don’t mind sacrificing, arrive 10 minutes early for check-in, and designate one person to handle pickup or shipping arrangements. Bring a phone for photos (in plastic if you expect splatter) and an ID for age verification—the rest is mostly good humor and willingness to get colorful.
Minimum five people and typically up to 25 participants; confirm exact capacity when booking.
Yes—the shooting and spinning activity is restricted to participants 18 years and older; all attendees must be 18+ for the group.
Room rental for a buffet is available by request and may add 30 minutes and an additional fee—ask the host when booking.
Canvases need up to five days to dry; the studio stores pieces briefly but you must pick them up within 14 days or arrange paid shipping.
Shot Of Art operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out of the elevator on the 10th floor and the room hits you: laughter, the sharp tang of acrylic, and a gallery of canvases at every angle. Canvases spin, paint balloons burst in quick splashes, and teammates trade strategy like they’re on a whiteboard—only the board is 6 feet across and dripping color.
You step out of the elevator on the 10th floor and the room hits you: laughter, the sharp tang of acrylic, and a gallery of canvases at every angle. Canvases spin, paint balloons burst in quick splashes, and teammates trade strategy like they’re on a whiteboard—only the board is 6 feet across and dripping color.
The studio sits on West 36th Street in Midtown Manhattan, an area that switched from industrial and garment shops to creative studios through the late 20th century. That shift made room for experiential arts—this format borrows from abstract expressionism’s love of motion and chance (think Pollock’s gestures) but channels it into a social, collaborative exercise instead of solitary studio work.
Expect a two-part session: a high-energy “shooting and spinning” team canvas using paint-filled balloons and controlled BB-style launchers to create radial patterns, then a splatter-room segment for individual or small-group pieces. The space provides protective gear and large canvases; artworks need up to five days to dry and can be shipped for an extra fee.
Practically, the experience is low-impact physically but high on logistics: groups must be 18+, minimum five people and maximum about 25. The studio is wheelchair accessible and close to public transit, but on-site parking is limited.
Plan to wear clothes you don’t mind sacrificing, arrive 10 minutes early for check-in, and designate one person to handle pickup or shipping arrangements. Bring a phone for photos (in plastic if you expect splatter) and an ID for age verification—the rest is mostly good humor and willingness to get colorful.