Birthday Parties & Private Events
Birthday Parties
We want to celebrate with you!
What better way to celebrate a birthday than making and creating with friends and fam at Illinois Art Station?! Each birthday package includes hands-on art making facilitated by trained art educators and time for treats, presents, and/or any other birthday festivities you have in mind.
Illinois Art Station birthdays take place at 3:00 p.m. on most Saturdays.
To book a birthday, complete and submit THIS FORM to request your date. We recommend planning ahead. Birthday party requests should be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance. Upon receipt of your form, an Illinois Art Station representative will reach out to finalize your booking and request a deposit.
Birthday bookings require a $50 nonrefundable deposit. Your remaining balance will be due the day of the party.
Please note: Submitting the above form does not guarantee a booking. Scheduling is dependent upon available dates and times.
Learn more about our IAS Birthday Party Packages below!
- Birthday Party Package 1: $120 for up to 10 children and $6 for each additional child (up to 20 kids). Includes ~30 minutes of art making and 30 minutes of additional studio time for refreshments. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
- Birthday Party Package 2: $150 for up to 10 children and $8 for each additional child (up to 20 kids). Includes a ~1 hour long art making experience and 30 minutes of additional studio time for refreshments. Our most popular package!
- Birthday Party Package 3: $180 for up to 10 children and $10 for each additional child (up to 20 kids). Includes a ~90 minute art making experience and 30 minutes of additional studio time for refreshments. For those who want some wiggle room.
Also know:
- You may arrive onsite at IAS at 2:30 (30 minutes early) to set up for your party.
- IAS does not provide decorations, but balloons, streamers, photo ops, etc. are welcome. Any wall decorations may only be adhered with painters tape, or hung.
- You are encouraged to bring treats or snacks to share with your guests, but they must be nut-free. IAS is not responsible for any food related allergies.
- IAS has a commercial fridge, but no freezer, so room temperature treats are recommended.
- Art making is often messy. Birthday guests should be reminded to wear clothes that can be washed. Aprons are available for young artists, but sometimes creativity knows no bounds.
- Each birthday party is designed to start with art making with an IAS educator. The art making activity will be inspired by the information shared in the Birthday Party Request Form. The last 30 minutes of every Birthday Package are reserved for you to share treats, play party games, open presents, etc.
- Parking is available in our surface lot along South Linden Street, just to the southeast of our building. Guests may use the red granite pathway to access the lower entrance facing Linden or IAS’s main entrance on Vernon. Limited parking is available in the circle drive off Vernon. We recommend keeping the circle drive available to folks’ with mobility concerns or for drop off/pick up.
Illinois Art Station Birthday Party Sweepstakes 2023!
Win a 90-minute birthday party package for up to 10 guests! And support Illinois Art Station in the process!
Submit THIS FORM with a suggested donation of $5 per entry (limit 5 entries) to win a FREE birthday party at Illinois Art Station for you or your young artist and up to (9) friends! There is no purchase necessary to enter. All persons within travel distance of Illinois Art Station (101 E. Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL) are eligible to enter and win.
Entries will be accepted Sunday, June 11 through Sunday, July 9 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries collected during the Entry Period. The winner will be notified via their provided contact info on Monday, July 10 and announced on social media after accepting their prize.
Private Events
Make space for art and think IAS for your next event! Whether you are looking for a unique and creative location to host your private party or a fun and inspiring experience for your next meeting, IAS is the perfect place for you. Keep reading to learn more about our Private Event Packages and submit a Private Event Request Form today!
Private Events @ IAS
Each package includes access to one studio space (upstairs or downstairs) and adjacent overflow area; kitchen access for storage or minor food preparation–fridge (no freezer), ice maker, microwave; and staffing for the duration of your event.
IAS can offer up to three 6-foot folding tables (in addition to studio tables) and 20 folding chairs (in addition to studio seating). IAS does not provide event decorations, eating utensils, etc. If any facilitated artmaking or artmaking materials are desired, additional fees will apply. The time listed is reflective of the party length. Up to 30 minutes of additional time for decoration or set up is included in the price.
60 minute Package $100
90 minute Package $140 (Most Popular)
120 minute Package $190
Confirmed private event bookings require a $50 nonrefundable deposit. Your remaining balance will be due the day of the event.
Please note: Submitting the above form does not guarantee a booking. Scheduling is dependent upon available dates and times.
Questions? Contact us at info@illinoisartstation.org
