1. Boom at The Standard, Highline
The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014
1. Boom’s first impression when you enter the main space. 2. Two guests posing with their sketches by Deanna Kei. 3. A view of the southeast corner of the room.
1. Guests Ashley Masse and @Keee.llyy with their fashion sketches by Deanna Kei. 2. The bar in the center of the room featuring Eberjey’s logo. 3. Guest Derek Dengg with his sketch by Deanna Kei.
1. Guest Faith Passantino from @YourMorningLatte with her sketch from Deanna Kei 2. Mirrored panel wall, reflecting the NY setting sun inside Boom. 3. Guest Danielle Olivera with her live fashion sketch by Deanna Kei.
This exclusive luxury venue boasts breathtaking views of the New York city skyline and the Hudson River. Boom is part of the Standard hotel, which overlooks the High Line, and is a short walk from Little Island and luxury shopping.
The abundance of windows and mirror paneling make it the perfect place to catch the Manhattan sunset. The venue interior is equally beautiful, adorned in golden hues. There are multiple sections and areas to set up different activations, allowing your guests to organically flow through your event.
The brand Eberjey held an elegant holiday pajama party event at Boom this holiday season with Laneige, and included a live fashion illustration station, as well as a skincare station. Get inspired by some of the photos from their event below!
Why this venue is great:
Exclusive luxury venue with lavish interior
Amazing views of the New York City skyline
Large space with customization and branding options
2. The Invisible Collection
24 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065 - Upper East Side
1. Catering by Spilt Milk Collective. 2. The entranceway to The Invisible Collection 3. Sulwhasoo branding on a mirror inside The Invisible Collection.
1. The Invisible Collection, street view 2. Sulwhasoo x The Invisible Collection special edition postcard illustrated by Deanna Kei, a personalized Sulwhasoo serum bottle by Deanna Kei, and a floral display by Dearest Rachel Designs. 3. Guest with her personalized serum bottle by Deanna Kei
The Invisible Collection’s townhouse is a beautiful Upper East Side building, just moments away from Central Park. The interior has a fresh and modern vibe. There are multiple rooms and spaces, which make it an ideal venue for multi-activation events. The collection’s furniture and décor are the perfect backdrop for photos.
Sulwhasoo hosted a master class event there this past summer, coordinated by Purple PR. They brought in celebrity makeup artist Nam Vo to host a class and a demo for invited skincare industry influencers.
Guests were treated to catering by Spilt Milk Collective, and could get their gifted Sulwhasoo serum bottles customized with live art by illustrator Deanna Kei. Her live art bottle designs included New York City themes, as well as Sulwhasoo branding elements, like ginseng roots and lockets.
Floral décor was done by Dearest Rachel Designs, with event design by Martin Jobes Design, and photos by Parker’s Pictures. The Sulwhasoo branding and colors were consistent through the space and really came together elegantly.
Why this venue is great:
Bright and airy space
Multiple rooms for activations
Convenient Upper East Side location
Designer furniture and décor
3. NeueHouse Madison Square
110 E 25th St, New York, NY
1. Amphitheater seating area near the bar. 2. The bar 3. Stilt performers mingling with the guests
1. Seating area across from the bar. 2. Live Fashion sketch station, sketches by Deanna Kei 3. Event guest holding their sketch by Deanna Kei.
The NeueHouse Madison Square location is a luxurious private event space that includes a gallery bar, and ground-floor amphitheater seating. The furnishings are a modern take on ‘old New York.’ The entire space has such strong styling and visuals.
Attentive hosted a special conference event here last fall. Entertainment included stilt performers and live guest fashion sketches by Deanna Kei.
Why this venue is great:
Beautifully designed rooms
Open floor layout
Ambient lighting and cozy atmosphere
Large space with multiple unique areas
4. Swingers Nomad
35 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
1. Swingers indoor mini-golf course. 2. Live fashion sketches Station 3. Guest holding their sketch by Deanna Kei
1. Guest posing for their live fashion sketch by Deanna Kei. 2. Bar inside one of the private rooms. 3. Guest illustration by Deanna Kei.
Google hosted their corporate holiday event inside the Swingers Nomad location. The venue is one of Manhattan’s most iconic indoor mini golf locations, with multiple private party rooms, food stands, bars, and mini-golf courses. The courses resemble lush gardens with ‘crazy golf' elements, including windmills and waterwheels.
It was the perfect place for Google employees to end the workday and kick off the holiday season with drinks, food, live fashion sketches, and a round of mini golf!
Why this venue is great:
Multiple rooms for different activations
Mini golf and mingling
Bar lounge with a view of the course
Lots of photo ops and cool backgrounds
5. 632 on Hudson
632 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
1. Sketch by Deanna Kei on the upper level. 2. View from the upper level. 3. View from outside 632 on Hudson.
The exterior of 632 on Hudson gives little indication of the breathtaking Art Deco interior that lies beyond its doors, so when you enter you’re immediately hit with a ‘wow moment’. This stunning venue is perfect for intimate events.
Adyen chose 632 on Hudson for a special night of presentations with a celebrity keynote speaker. The guests were seated on the main floor during the presentation and then spent the rest of the evening exploring the floors and balconies above and mingling at the bar.
During the presentation, live artist Deanna Kei was stationed on the above balcony, creating live sketches of each of the speakers. Then live calligrapher Viviane Rodrigues added quotes from the speakers to each of their sketches. Adyen surprised their presenters with these as gifts at the end of the night.
Why this venue is great:
Multiple balconies overlooking the main floor
Rooftop garden
A basement speakeasy
1. Amal Clooney looks at the art Deanna Kei and Viviane Rodrigues created of her 2. Deanna Kei does live fashion sketches of the presenters from the balcony.
Calligraphy by Viviane Rodrigues and fashion art by Deanna Kei
Each of the presenters received a sketch of themselves speaking, with a quote from their presentation. The sketches were drawn by Deanna Kei, and lettering was added by Viviane Rodrigues.
Here are 5 of the 15 unique NYC venues you’ve got to check out! Stay tuned for Part 2 — More creative venues coming your way!
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Deanna Kei is a fashion and beauty illustrator who collaborates with brands to create custom illustrations. She also sketches guests live at special events, brand activations, weddings, and private parties. To book live fashion art for your next event contact: DeannaKei@gmail.com or see here for more details!