About us
Artists first. Always have been.
Hartmann’s Art & Concessions is a St. Louis company that puts working artists where the crowds are.
Our story
Art you can watch happen.
People love watching art happen: a face turning into a tiger, a few quick lines becoming a caricature that’s unmistakably you. That’s the whole idea behind Hartmann’s.
We run face painting, airbrush tattoo, henna, and caricature booths inside theme parks and attractions, staffed by artists we hire and train ourselves. Every summer, our caricature artists alone draw more than 50,000 faces.
What we care about
Three things we don't compromise on.
Art done live
No printing, no shortcuts. Every piece is made on the spot, for one guest.
Speed with care
We keep lines moving without rushing the work, because every guest deserves a good one.
Artists grow here
A season on the midway builds real skills: speed, confidence, and drawing in front of a crowd.
Meet the owner
Meet Gary.
Gary Hartmann runs Hartmann’s Art & Concessions from the St. Louis area, working with the parks and attractions we serve and the crew of artists who staff every booth.
Got a question, an idea, or a venue that needs an art concession? He’d like to hear from you.
For artists
Want to join the crew?
Applications take about five minutes. Bring your sketchbook.
For parks & attractions
Want us at your park?
Tell us about your venue and we’ll take it from there.