Paint. Sip. Solve.™ · Case file No. 265
The Twin Cities’ original mystery paint & sip
Where every Canvas Holds A Clue
Grab a drink, pick up a brush and solve a mystery while you paint. Created by a former Met Police murder investigator, and served with proper British charm.
How it works
A paint & sip with a plot
Oya Arts, we’re proud to be the original creators of the immersive Who-Done-It paint and sip experience in the Twin Cities — the first to blend mystery, storytelling, and art into one unforgettable night.
Looking for more than just a paint night?
We deliver the drama, the laughter, and the masterpiece. Our Paint. Sip. Solve.™ experiences drop you right into the action — where every brushstroke brings you closer to the truth.
Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out, a birthday bash, or a creative corporate event, we’ve got you covered with themes that go beyond mystery — from neon glow sessions to soulful wellness vibes.
You paint. You sip. And all evening, a mystery unfolds around you: clues drop, suspects appear and twists land between brushstrokes. And look closely at your canvas: the painting itself holds a clue. By the end of the night you’ll have a finished painting and, with any luck, a solved case.
Grab a drink
Find your seat and settle in.
Paint along
Step by step, and look closely: your painting holds a clue.
Clues drop
The story unfolds between brushstrokes.
Name the culprit
Work it out with your table.
Case closed
Leave with your painting, and the answer.
Upcoming events
What’s On
In our Studio and at our Partner Venue around the Twin Cities
coming soon!
the nativity before christmas
Date
December
Time
tbc
Venue
oya arts studio
The village nativity is minutes from curtain-up, but someone’s replaced the baby Jesus with a garden gnome. Mary’s Christmas jumper may be fraudulent, an enormous prize turkey is at stake, and Joseph wants a solicitor. Sip, sleuth and paint your own Christmas gnome to take home as you unravel a gloriously ridiculous festive whodunnit. No painting experience needed—just a willingness to get tangled up in some very British nonsense.
party vibes
Pass the Paint Party
Date
Sat 13 Feb
Time
6–8 PM
Venue
graze food hall, minneapolis
Pass your canvas every time the music stops. Live DJ, a complimentary drink and raffle prizes.
If you love British mysteries, you'll love this!
Summer Of Murders: A very British Whodunit
Date
april 3-4
Time
sat: 6pm sun :3pm
Venue
brits pub, minneapolis
The biscuits are poisoned. The villagers are panicking. And somehow, YOU are the best hope they’ve got!
Welcome to Summer of Murders, a hilariously British, LIVE murder mystery meets paint-and-sip experience where your decisions could actually save someone’s life!
Think The Great British Bake Off crashing headfirst into Midsomer Murders, with outrageous British humour and some truly appalling food hygiene. Armed with your own police investigation pack and a paintbrush, you’ll uncover scandalous secrets, create a masterpiece that’s part of the mystery and race to stop a serial poisoner before they contaminate the next condiment! Get it right, and you’re a hero. Get it wrong, and someone’s cancelling afternoon tea. Permanently. And because we’re terribly civilised, your very own teapot cocktail is included!
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Reviews
Overheard at the scene
Witness statement · Mystery in Minneapolis
“We had so much fun dressing up for Mystery in Minneapolis. The clue drop, the backstory, our 80s team name — it was all so well done. And the twist at the end? INSANE. We’re already planning outfits and theories for Part 2!”
Signed: Tasha R.
Witness statement · Voices in the Dark
“The clues, the drama, the shade?! We were whispering, accusing, and painting the whole time. Voices in the Dark was pure chaos — in the best possible way.””
Signed: Janelle A.
Witness statement · 1920s Paint & Sip
“We had a blast dressing up and stepping into the story. The Velvet Vesper felt like a living jazz painting — we talked slick, played our parts, and left with memories (and art) we’ll never forget. I never thought I’d be painting and solving a murder at the same time — it was actually really cool.”
Signed: Malik J.
Witness statement · Pass the Paint Party
“Truly one-of-a-kind. My team had an absolute blast at the Pass the Paint Party — the creativity, the laughter, the surprise of seeing how our shared artwork turned out. People are still talking about it, and they’re already asking when we can do it again”
Signed: Priya S.
Private events for medium and large groups
Host your own
The whole studio, an experience of your own and a painting to take home.
Birthdays, Wedding parties, team gatherings and much more
Bring the mystery to your people. We’ll curate the theme, the storyline and the supplies, and host the whole thing at or stuido or your venue.
Every private event includes
- All art supplies
- Step-by-step instruction
- An immersive storyline & clue-based games
- Music & surprise twists
- Light refreshments
Book in 3 easy steps
1 · Pick your theme
Choose your universe from our lines below.
2 · Curate your experience
Date, group size, food and drinks.
3 · Paint, sip & solve
We confirm the details. You turn up and enjoy it.
private events For small groups
Micro Mystery Paint & Sip
A private case, just for you and yours.
- 2 to 2.5 hour private session
- Guided painting & an adapted storyline
- A mini clue hunt
- Optional Extras: Food & goody bags
- All supplies included
Popular gift · Flexible tickets
Book now, paint later
A flexible ticket that works for any standard event, any time. The perfect present for the friend who’s impossible to buy for.
Coming soon · Play online
The At Home Mystery Portal
Our mysteries are going online. Gather your crew, open the case file, follow the clues and crack it together, wherever you are.
Open case files
Mystery
At Home Mystery Portal · Online · sign up below to find out when it launches!
THE CREW WE WORK WITH
CATERING AND MUSIC PARTNERS
Great food. Brilliant music. Your kind of party. Meet our catering and music partners below, then let’s tailor the menu and soundtrack to your event.
Channa Trinidadian Kitchen
Channa Trinidadian Kitchen, brings the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean right to our paint and sip events.
the dog father
The Dog Father, serves up gourmet hot dogs with bold flavour and serious personality!
our story
From London to Minneapolis
Oya Arts was born in London, expanded through Barbados, and now calls the Twin Cities home.
From beach bars to warehouse studios, we’ve built immersive art experiences that span continents — but the stories we tell are 100% original, crafted in-house by co-founders Karen and Tierre Caldwell.
And when we say immersive, b we mean it. Karen spent a decade with the Metropolitan Police in London — five of those years investigating real-life murders. So when you step into one of our mystery nights, you’re not just painting… you’re entering a world shaped by true investigative insight, creative brilliance, and a twist of drama you won’t find anywhere else.
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