Picasso Parties Celebrates 10 Years In Business In West Haven

Press release from the City of West Haven:

WEST HAVEN, CT — (Pictured): Picasso Parties owner Darcee LoPresti receives a citation in recognition of her business’s 10th anniversary from Mayor Dorinda Borer, left, on Thursday, Sept. 26.

With them are, from left, Picasso artists Ashley Gibbs, Crystal Betham and Gillian Murray.

Borer congratulated LoPresti and her “thriving” arts and crafts business at 944 Ocean Ave. for “providing a wide variety of services that encourage people to be expressive and imaginative.”

Reading the citation, the mayor said, “These services have inspired your clients to be the best version of themselves by helping them create memories that last a lifetime.”

The woman-owned business, located in the heart of West Shore’s Prospect Beach neighborhood, is nestled in a historic red brick building with a pair of established small businesses: Tom & Pat’s Pizza and Prospect Beach House Deli & Market.

Picasso specializes in painting parties for kids and adults. It also offers face painting and body art, including airbrush and glitter tattoos, as well as “take and make” crafts, after-school programs and photo booth rentals.

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