# Hire a live caricature artist for trade shows and booth entertainment

Source: https://cartoon.guru/trade-show-caricature-artist/
Published: 2026-06-15
Updated: 2026-07-22

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### Turn Passing Attendees Into Booth Visitors

Hire a live caricature artist to create crowds, spark conversations, and keep your booth busy throughout the event.

Guests watch their portraits come to life on large screens, then leave with a professionally drawn caricature printed with your branding and delivered digitally for easy sharing. While they’re engaged, your team has a natural opportunity to connect, start conversations, build relationships, and capture leads.

From Google and Meta to Cisco, Oracle, Amazon, and hundreds of companies nationwide, exhibitors trust Cartoon.Guru to create memorable booth experiences that attract attention and keep attendees talking long after the show ends.

[**Get your quote**](https://cartoon.guru/quote/)

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#### We offer live digital and traditional caricature artists for trade show booths and convention floors nationwide

From a single artist for an intimate activation to a team of seven for a high-traffic island booth, branded prints, instant digital downloads, and fast on-site setup — we handle every detail of the experience, so your team can work the booth while we work the line.

**Get your quote**

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### What we handle

##### Artist Scaling

One artist for an intimate activation or a team of seven for a high-traffic island booth, matched to your expected foot traffic.

##### Branded Prints

Every portrait carries your logo and event name, printed on the spot and ready to hand to the next guest.

##### Digital Downloads

Guests get a free shareable copy, so your branding follows them onto social media after the show ends.

##### Fast On-Site Setup

We arrive ready to draw — no AV team, no lengthy install, no disruption to your booth layout.

##### Travel & Logistics

Bay Area and beyond, booked nationwide — we handle our own travel so you don’t have to coordinate it.

##### Direct Access to Jon

Every booking goes through Jon personally. No call center, no account rep shuffle.

[**Get your quote**](https://cartoon.guru/quote/)

**Read our FAQs**

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### Hear from our clients

> “I hired Jon for a Cisco trade show — he was the hit of the entire convention. The line to be drawn wrapped around my booth from beginning to end of the show each day and was a huge draw to drive attendance to the Cisco Booth.”
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> ***—Joannie L. \
> Cisco***

> “Jon was such a great addition to our event last night! Dare I say the highlight of the event. Super easy to work with and easy setup! I will definitely be using Jon for future events! Such a hit!”
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> ***—Jennifer F.\
> Oracle***

### How it works

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##### Tell us your show & dates

Share your event name, location, dates, and expected booth traffic. Jon responds personally with availability and a quote.

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##### We customize to your booth

One artist for a smaller activation, or up to seven for a convention hall floor. A 50% deposit holds your dates and team size. We scale to meet the needs of your booth.

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##### We show up and draw

When you hire a live caricature artist with Cartoon.guru, we arrive ready to go — branded setup, fast turnaround, and a line that builds itself as guests show off their portraits to passersby.