How to Choose a Face Painter
Of course, we believe that Special Events offers the right artist for your event.  Want to know more?  Here's how to shop for the best face painter for your Special Event:
 * Ask about experience:  how long has the artist been painting?  What type of events do they commonly paint at?
* Ask about quality materials:  you have the right to ask your artist EXACTLY what products they will use for your party.  Make sure they are using brand names that are designed specifically for face painting.  Do NOT accept artists who use acrylic, tempura, or latex paints.
* Ask about timing:  how far in advance of their start time will they arrive to set up?  How fast can they paint?
* Ask to see the style of faces:  many painters can create a masterpiece given a lots of time - you want a painter who can create a beautiful design in UNDER 4 MINUTES - this is the mark of a real face painter.

How to Prepare for a Face Painter at your party:
* Other activities:  Face Painting can only be performed one child at a time, so plan another activity for your guests while they wait their turn.  Ask about our Craft Projects Packages
 * Space:  be sure to allow enough room for the face painter to set up, preferrably indoors.

All of the artists at Special Events Entertainment are professionals, this means that you can expect the following:
- Prompt:  on time means we are early
 - Clean and Neat, neat and clean
 - Friendly:  we greet all guests
 - Courteous:  you can expect courtesy and kindness
 - Businesslike:  this is not a hobby or part time job - this is our business.  Your event details will be provided in writing.
 - Artistic:  we are unique and quirky!
 - Cheerful, really!  We are hopeless optimists!
 - Insured:  we take every precaution, but like to have it in writing as well.
 - FUN!  This is a party after all!  Let's see some smiles!

Donation FAQ
We believe strongly in the spirit of volunteerism, in being part of the community that helped us build our business.   We set aside a minimum of 15 hours annual for donation events - that's over $1,500.00 of 'in-kind' donation.

We choose to donate our time and energy to organizations that benefit children, and select agencies we are personally and emotionally invested in.  For 2011 we chose to support :

 - Cincom Christmas Family Adoption charity drive
 - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Butterfly Ball

If you are requesting donations, please note that we are happy to offer a discount when we are able.  Since we work on the weekends, we are available for donations primarily on weekday or Sunday events.  We sincerely appreciate your good will and efforts to improve the community and will consider your event if we are able to fit it into the schedule.

Note for those learning to ask for donations:  we have been in your shoes, and have worked & volunteered for United Way Agencies (San Jose, Ca).  Please be aware that exposure at your event is not a reason to donate, and almost never leads to a future sale.