Resident Events that bring Apartment Communities Together
From traditional Paint & Sip to our exclusive Mystery Paint & Sip experience and collaborative art experiences.
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Weidner Apartment Homes • Opportunity Neighborhood • Microsoft • University of Minnesota • St. Catherine University • Empira • NMDP • Minneapolis Foundation
Resident events are about more than filling a calendar—they’re an opportunity to create connections, strengthen community, and give people a reason to feel at home.
At Oya Arts, we partner with apartment communities across the Twin Cities to deliver professionally facilitated creative experiences that are relaxed, engaging, and welcoming to everyone, regardless of artistic ability.
Whether you’re planning a resident appreciation event, looking for fresh programming ideas, or simply want to create an opportunity for neighbours to connect, we’ll take care of everything from setup to clean-up.
You provide the space. We bring the experience.
Why Oya Arts?
Our events are designed to help apartment communities:
- Build stronger resident connections
- Increase resident engagement
- Create memorable resident experiences
- Support resident retention
- Add value to your community programming
- Give residents something genuinely different to enjoy
Every event is professionally facilitated, fully mobile, and designed to be welcoming for everyone—from complete beginners to experienced artists.
Choose the Experience That's Right for Your Community
Mystery Paint Experience
An interactive mystery where residents paint, collaborate, and solve clues together.
Traditional Paint & Sip
A relaxed, instructor-led painting event that's perfect for resident appreciation & social gatherings.
Pass the Paint Party
A collaborative experience where residents swap canvases and create artwork together.
Giant Puzzle Painting
Residents each paint a section of a larger image that comes together as one masterpiece.
Perfect For
- Resident Appreciation Events
- Summer Socials
- Holiday Celebrations
- New Resident Welcome Events
- Family Fun Days
- Community Building Events
- Monthly Resident Programming
- Wellness Initiatives
We Bring Everything
We make hosting a resident event easy.
Every booking includes:
- Easels
- Canvases or ceramics
- Paint and brushes
- Aprons
- Table protection
- Professional facilitation
- Set-up
- Clean-up
All you need to provide is the space.
Let's Create an Event Your Residents Will Remember
Whether you’re planning a one-time resident appreciation event or looking for regular community programming, we’d love to help.
Let’s start the conversation.