Pastel Bar: Cat Muse Edition

A live pastel portrait activation for conferences and events—led by fine artist & web3 builder Emily Carrig—turning creativity into a shareable moment and direct support for cats through Creators 4 Cats and True Stars.

More info: [email protected]

About

Pastel Bar is a high-foot-traffic, camera-friendly art experience built for expo floors and sponsor lounges.

Drop-in minis (10–15 minutes each) or guided quick-start kits

Beginner-friendly (no art experience needed)

Attendees choose: Your Pet or Cat Muse (rescue-focused references)

Optional: digital claim (POAP/NFT) + QR sign-up flow for sponsor ROI

Why We Do It

Pastel Bar can directly support rescue work through Creators 4 Cats, helping fund vet care, foster support, supplies, and adoption efforts.

  • Creates a memorable physical artifact people keep (and post)

  • Pulls consistent booth traffic and boosts dwell time

  • Easy to tie to web3: claim a digital collectible linked to your portrait + the cause

Instructor

Emily Carrig is a fine artist with a background in classical training and art history, specializing in painting and pastel. Her work explores the human figure, animal subjects, and occasional landscapes. Emily also builds in web3 culture and community—bridging tactile craft with modern creative technology. She earned an MFA in Painting from the New York Academy of Art, where she studied with contemporary artists such as Vincent Desiderio, Bernardo Siciliano, and Patrick Connors. 

 

Bring to Your Event

Option A — Pastel Bar (Drop-in Activation)
Continuous activation during expo hours. 

Option B — Pastel Bar + Feature Workshop 
All-day Pastel Bar + one scheduled 60–90 minute workshop for deeper engagement + content capture.

Option C — VIP Pastel Bar

Smaller group, upgraded materials, premium keepsakes.