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Caricature Artists for Hire in New York
Their next big day starts with you.
We don’t have caricature artists listed in New York yet. Share your date and party details, and we’ll check what’s possible.
Free to inquire. No payment until you book.
- Vetted & insured
- Money held until after the party
- Free cancellation to 7 days
About Caricature Artists in New York
Vetted New York entertainers bring the energy, the props and the experience to make your party effortless — booked in hours, paid online, and confirmed before they arrive.
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- Kids per hour
- 8–15 guests
- Book ahead
- 2 weeks; a month for peak weekends
- Session length
- 60–120 minutes
- Best for ages
- All ages
- Space needed
- A small table, two chairs & good light
- Included
- Paper, markers & a drawing per guest
Confirm the setup and timings with your entertainer before booking.
Caricature Artists prices in New York
Typically $300–$400 per event
Published US rates for a caricature artist (GigSalad and Bubbles Productions, 2026), not a Yombu listing. Your entertainer confirms the exact total before you pay.
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What parents say
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We had Maggie for face painting she was fantastic—the kids adored her, she worked beautifully and quickly, and was such a cheerful presence at the party.
How much does a caricature artist cost per hour in New York?
Typically $300–$400 per event for a two-hour booking (GigSalad and Bubbles Productions, 2026). Those are other companies' published rates: no New York caricature artist has listed a Yombu rate yet, and you always see the exact total before you pay.
How many caricature artists are available in New York?
Yombu is onboarding caricature artists in New York now. Tell us your date and we'll match you with the right vetted local pro — usually within about two hours.
Do caricature artists near me travel to Astoria, Brooklyn and Flushing?
Yes — Astoria, Brooklyn and Flushing are inside the New York area Yombu covers. We're onboarding New York caricature artists now, and we match you with one whose travel radius reaches your address.
How far in advance should I book a caricature artist in New York?
Two weeks' notice is usually plenty; for spring and early-fall weekends, book a month out. One artist can slot into most dates, but weekends in peak birthday-party season fill first. Yombu is still onboarding New York caricature artists, so we match these parties by hand and more notice means more choice; last-minute is still worth asking.
What should I expect from caricature artists in New York?
In New York, a caricature artist is typically a 60–120 minute booking: a quick sketch of every guest to take home. A caricature artist sets up an easel near the party and turns each guest into a quick, exaggerated sketch in just a few minutes — fast enough to work through a full guest list without anyone standing in line too long. Every drawing goes home with its subject, so it doubles as the party favor, and most bookings run 1–2 hours depending on the guest count.
How many guests can a caricature artist draw in an hour?
About 8 to 15 an hour, depending on color and detail, and up to around 20 with quick speed sketches, per Bubbles Productions' published rates. Black-and-white head sketches are the fast option when the guest list is long.
How long should I book a caricature artist?
Usually one to two hours, depending on the guest list — and many caricature artists set a two-hour minimum (Bubbles Productions says most of theirs do). Count your guests against the 8 to 15 drawings an hour a typical artist manages.
Their best birthday starts here.
Planning a celebration in New York? Share your date and what you have in mind. We’ll help you find the right entertainer.
- Free to inquire. No payment until you book.
