Over the last year, our company has doubled in size, adding team members who reside in over 20 different states. For this year's company offsite we wanted to create an experience that allowed people to get to know each other in a meaningful way. Late Nite Art provided an incredible forum for our diverse group of over 100 people to creatively 'break the ice, build connection and cultivate a sense of community. Our LNA hosts brought energy, charisma, joy and a very personal element to our offsite opener. If anyone reading this is in search of a unique and memorable team experience, you've found it! LNA has been one of our best events to date! read more

Adam just led a Late Nite Art Breakout Session for the Girls in Tech Conference last week! It was extremely important for us to have a highly engaging and interactive session made accessible and formatted to an effective virtual delivery. His session connected with our global attendees across time zones and various cultures that our members represent. Adam delivered his session with warmth and high energy. We'd be lucky to have Adam be involved with other events in the future! - Jenelle, Girls in Tech read more

I have experienced Late Nite Art twice, both times I left the 90 minutes more aware, energized, happy, and confident in the teams I am working on. Adam and Forest both provide an amazing unique and tailored art journey for our groups. They meet you where you are, bring you out a bit, help you understand yourself, and help you share important thoughts and feelings in our life. I can strongly recommend Late Nite Art for anyone who wants to launch, strengthen, grow, or challenge a team. You'll see lots of amazement and smiles, and it can set a great blue-sky tone for your day. read more

I attended Adam's Late Nite Art session for our company retreat and it was easily one of the most impactful parts of our time unplugged. We were able to learn, grow and share with each other in an intentional and holistic way. A great reminder that who we are as people doesn't just get left at the door when we come to work. It was such a unique and invigorating experience that I truly valued and look forward to hearing the other opportunities in which future groups and leaders can come together in this way. I highly recommend for your company big or small. Thank you Adam for all of your work! read more

When I first heard that my company was going to Late Nite Art, I expected that I'd be walking into yet another one those cheesy wine & paint type of events. I could not have been more wrong. Late Nite Art is a thoughtfully-created masterpiece of an event that brought our team closer together in a genuine and unexpected way. Adam uses music, collaborative art projects and slowly escalating personal prompts that created a raw vulnerability and energy unlike any I've seen at prior team events. I think what was most amazing was that the warm and fuzzy feeling that was created felt totally natural and that the event brought this out of even people that are typically not super engaged. Anyways, I thought Adam did an incredible job and it definitely opened my eyes and got me wondering what other hidden gems there are out there as far as team events go! read more

I organized a company retreat for a group of ~50 people and brought Adam in as a facilitator for one of the sessions. Across all the activities during those 3 days, Late Nite Art was the most transformative for the group. I felt the energy shift over the 90 minutes, and it was obvious to me that the group was more connected walking out of the room than they were walking in. As an Event Producer, I also highly value organized facilitators with great communication -- Adam was a delight to work with in the lead up to the event and made my job as a coordinator such a delight! I can't wait to work with him again and fully endorse LNA as a "required" activity for teams who place connectivity & psychological safety as a core tenet of their retreat. read more

Revolutionary concept that will not only amp up your creativity, but will be something you remember well into the future. I run a teen program and asked Adam to help me get my teens out of the "college app" stupor and back into finding self worth from within. Also, my group has just started to congele and needed a bit of a catalyst to get them mixing and seeing each other in a deeper way. Late Nite Art came on a Sunday morning, on the last day of our first group retreat, and really left the teens skipping on their toes as they left for home. The creativity that pours out with the music, the aesthetic set-up that Adam prepares, and the unexpected prompts of how to engage with the space in a multitude of ways all makes for a fantastic group experience. I highly recommend bringing Adam into your company/program/retreats/conventions to get people interested again in whatever it was that they initially came together to do. There is a great ripple effect that comes out of this kind of event. I hope to have Adam return with this group and for years to come. read more

I have facilitated groups and led workshops for over 30 years and was moved by the ease and inclusive way Adam rapidly created a virtual space filled with safety , trust and on fire with the desire to create and collaborate. read more

What an amazing and unique experience...and so much fun! We worked with Late Nite Art to plan an event for 100+ Accenture employees located in the bay area. The event participants were all from different teams on the same account with minimal to no interaction prior to the event. Initially, the participants were thinking the event would be more like a wine-and-paint activity, but we were pleasantly surprised once we found out it was completely different. Adam was enthusiastic and energetic, which was really helpful in fueling the energy of the room. It was really impressive how he was able to keep the group so engaged, considering the number of people in attendance. At the end of the night and days after the event, we received a lot of positive feedback from participants around how well the activity was executed and how people felt much closer to their colleagues. There were a lot of great, new relationships that stemmed from the event, so thanks Late Nite Art for helping us build our networks and become an overall stronger account! read more

Fun event. Great for meeting people and perhaps pushing you outside of your comfort zone. I really didn't know what I was getting into when I purchased tickets for LATE NIGHT ART. The description was vague: food, art, etc.... sounded good to me. The best way I can describe it is that you will be doing a lot of art creating and some food eating activities with a bunch of friendly strangers. How much you get out of it is perhaps up to you. Some of the activities were more interesting than others, but ultimately it is just about having a good time. Definitely come with an open mind, as you will be interacting with strangers and perhaps do activities you haven't done since Kindergarten, such as painting and drawing. The food we tried was all right. Healthy, made with care and with good ingredients. Nothing too fancy, but enjoyable. At $50 I think the experience was worth it for me, but it might not be for everyone. If what you read sounds interesting, then definitely give it a shot. read more

Late Nite Art is an awesome experience for any company or group looking to make connections while also having loads of fun!

Late Nite Art facilitated a team building event for my organization in June 2020. We were in the thick of COVID, fully remote, and looking for an experience that helped build relationships, trust, and psychological safety among the team. I had high hopes, but wasn't sure what would really be possible. They knocked it out of the park. Not only did the team make meaningful connections, but Late Nite Art also introduced different facilitation techniques that the team could adopt and use into the future. This was by far the best session in our week of planning meetings. People left feeling energized, positive, and exclaiming what a great experience it was. The team LOVED IT and I'm so grateful for the experience. read more

Adam joined us for our first company retreat and hosted a Late Nite Art session with our team. It was the first time we were all together in this space and he created a safe and fun environment where we were able to connect and share in vulnerable moments. The session was exciting, professional, welcoming, and so much more. We are even better as a team because we had this time with Adam. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

We had the extreme pleasure of having Late Nite Art at a team meeting this summer for 120 people in Monterey. The experience of working with Adam and Nilisha was outstanding - we met a couple times in advance for them to understand our meeting goals and needs. They took this information and created a much-needed, unique experience for our team. The event reviews were overwhelmingly positive. People enjoyed the mix of music, art exploration and guided conversation and it built a closeness and camaraderie throughout the department. We chose to end the multi-day meeting with LNA. It was the perfect place to integrate key concepts from the few days, provide the team space to process what they learned and think about application beyond the event. The impact of the workshop has been long lasting. I look forward to working with them in the future and enthusiastically recommend them as a brilliant team building workshop. "This was a fun and great way to be creative, share and connect with department members. I loved this activity!" "Such an interesting and engaging workshop. I thoroughly enjoyed the session." read more

Adam and Lotus led a beautiful team building and connection experience with my team with such grace, care, and enthusiasm! My team left feeling more attuned to each other, more seen, and more willing to be open and vulnerable with both themselves and each other. I live for these kinds of events, and Late Nite Art didn't disappoint. If you're looking for a tailor-made people-first activity that inspires creativity and feel-good energy, look no further! read more

Jenny and Jeremy were not only amazing facilitators but were super prepared and handled so much of the magical details for the evening. Getting our whole company participating in art and then expressively dancing around the room was a fantastic accomplishment - one I would never have guessed would have gone down in the expressive manner it did! If you want a group to bond over a unique and authentic experience, definitely do this for your team or company. Jenny went above and beyond to help with another event that she completely knocked out of the park. It was all fantastic and we'll be calling them again! read more

I've attended a few Late Nite Art events, including one at Academy of Sciences, and have consistently been blown away. Adam is truly an expert at creating collaborative and creative spaces. He keeps groups moving, talking, and creating. I've been to a million professional development events and it's usually the same ol' thing but Late Nite Art is a totally unique experience. I'm currently working with Adam to create a teambuilding for my Oakland-based startup! Been a great process so far. Consider booking Late Nite Art for your next Bay Area corporate event! read more

Adam and Nilisha brought Late Nite Art to our 40 person offsite -- our global team (including directors and VPs) loved it. The experience was a highlight of our retreat. We are still talking about it 2 weeks later. The Late Nite Art team was professional, prepared, and took care of every detail. I really appreciated how they wove insights about our team into their facilitation throughout the experience -- it felt like they "got" us. I wouldn't hesitate to use Late Nite Art again! read more

This is as good as it gets. I am a lover of people but have my doubts about where humanity is headed most of the time. But Adam and Late Nite Art always restores my faith in human potential with creativity as the vehicle. I have had the pleasure to attend several events and I recently volunteered. Im kind of a fan. Also, I suggest taking a first date to Late Nite Art. If they can hang and were excited about, theres a good chance they're a keeper. If they were weirded out or were just neutral about it, can em.. read more

What a wonderful and creative concept, combining business teams, art and fun! Just being around Adam is an inspiration. His creativity and great humor are contagious, and he can easily lead a crowd into a comfortable, creative atmosphere. Thank you. read more

Late Nite Art is the newest expression of Bay Area culture and community. Late Nite Art is a monthly gathering of interesting, inspired and diverse people who share a love for great food, good conversations and noble causes. You are facilitated through an evening of collaborative art-making while being served a delicious four course meal meanwhile meeting people with different livelihoods. read more

Delicious food, great people and conversation. Adam and crew create a great space for exploring a theme (varies each time) and connecting with the others in the room. The food from Grace Hearth has always been top notch (local, organic, sustainable, "clean"). You'll walk away with deeper connections from this event than most any other. read more

As someone who isn't the most skilled artist when it comes to painting, drawing and the like, I was nervous about participating but quickly learned that whether you're a novice or Picasso, it's an incredible time from start to finish. I connected with some amazing people, enjoyed thoughtfully catered cuisine (delicious!), jammed to a perfectly curated set list (Adam, the event's facilitator, also doubles as the DJ) and contributed to a beautiful work of art. It's rare to find all these things in one place but Late Nite Art seamlessly fuses art, music, food and community to create a one of a kind experience. I'll definitely be back for another round this year. read more

Late Nite Art is an amazing expression of the true soul of the Bay Area (beyond all the techie nonsense that permeates most of what's happening around here lately). Wonderful people, delicious healthy eats, "accelerated" intimate conversations, art. What more can I say? It's an incredibly rejuvenating and inspiring experience! read more

I HIGHLY recommend trying out Late Nite Art. Adam and the staff guide you through an experience that is friendly and open-minded, which gets everyone in a mood to be creative and meet new people. Some of the specifics I enjoyed: 1. Interesting prompts for creating art (ex. Draw a dream for your partner) 2. Delicious food 3. Great music 4. Fun and outgoing people I am definitely excited to go to the next one. read more

I found Late Nite Art while researching new and exciting ideas for Nightlife programming at the California Academy of Sciences. I was immediately drawn to the mission and the attitude of Late Nite Art, and I knew I wanted to be involved. I've now experienced the event as a volunteer, a participant, and finally-- as a collaborator at Nightlife on June 12th. Together, we were part of SF Design Week, and Adam provided some of the most interesting, boundary pushing programming of the night. It got people out of their comfort zones in the best possible way, and we're already planning our next collaboration. Adam is putting on one of the best events in the Bay Area, and I'm so grateful to be a part of his team! read more

Collaborative art making? What a cool concept! And the experience is as wonderful as it sounds. An evening of delightful conversations, delicious food, and the chance to let my inner child and creative come out and play with crayons, paints, and more -- all with amazing people! As someone who's always had an inner critic that's said ' you dont know how to make art' , this was the perfect opportunity to throw that garbage thinking out the window and experience the beauty that can come with the chance to let loose with whatever art wanted to happen in the moment. Definitely check this out! read more

A couple weeks ago I had the honor of photographing this Adam's Late Night Art Event at the Hub Oakland. Instead of going to a bar on a Friday night... Adam has create a truly unique and interactive experience that everyone truly felt at the event. After an initial meeting and soiree, all the attendees got to sit down , eat an amazing meal and co-create art together. As a photographer that attends many events, I can honestly say this was ONE OF THE BEST events I have attended ....and for once, no one was on their phones! Late Night Art is truly a beautiful way to spend a night creating community and meeting new friends. An absolute must at least once while you are living in the Bay Area! ------ Jonathon Dakarai Towle Director of Fotografie www.ApolloFotografie.com read more

What an inspiring event to participate in and also, to host. I hosted the first Bay Area Late Nite Art at www.chthonictheater.com and had a great experience with the event and the organizer. If you have the opportunity to attend or host, don't miss it! read more

What an incredible experience. Adam has a knack for creating a safe, open, exploratory vibe. I came in expecting to make art with people but left feeling like I had gained a great deal of clarity about myself. Perhaps the most special part was connecting with strangers in such a unique way. That, and being able to create in a judgement free environment - even free from self-judgement - and that's hard to do! If you're looking for an experience to deepen relationships and self-awareness and expand past normal team-building or community-building, this is definitely it. read more

We are a professional organization of lawyers and we were seeking someone to run a virtual event for our members of color to give them space to connect with each other across the country and let down their guard. The feedback from attendees was very positive and two even expressed interest in hiring Late Nite Art for their own firms. read more

This was an incredible event!! I can't say enough positive things about my experience. It was so fun getting to know other people through art as well as sharing an amazing meal. Since most people were not artists for a living, we all in the same boat and it let each of us put our guards down and have a genuine, fun experience. While I came to the event with a few friends, I left with many great connections. I could also see this being a great team building exercise for a business, school orientation or even dating. I can't wait until I have another opportunity to participate! Thank you so much Adam. read more

Adam and his team have a deep understanding of the importance of building a culture of trust and connectivity within a team. In our team training, LNA created a warm and fun vibe that allowed us to share our experiences and apply it to personal leadership within our organization. Using art as a vehicle for that expression was unique and impactful. I highly recommend. read more

As events organizers, we aim to leave our guests delighted, mesmerized, and impressed. We hope to nail the "WOW" factor each and every time. Thanks to Adam and Nilisha's generous attention to detail and thoughtful facilitation, our company event was a huge success. The powerful duo turned a blank canvas of tables, sound equipment, and string lights into a symphony of rich conversations and newfound friendships. LATE NITE ART delivered in layers of creativity and entertainment. The vibrancy of colorful art supplies and tastefully curated buffet of intriguing questions left an impression on our guests. We loved watching our attendees engage in conversations toward unknown destinations. Thanks LATE NITE ART for a terrific experience. read more

Late Nite Art was such a great, much needed, healing, therapeutic and interesting event with its unique, creative, and inspiring ways. Associate Students Production at Sonoma State University had the honor to bring Adam and his crew. Our students enjoyed the positive, social, enthusiastic, open and peaceful atmosphere. Thank yall for coming and setting such a great event. We hope to be seeing yall again next school year. Have a beautiful day! read more

An evening with Adam and team will allow you to witness your group become closer and more empathetic to each other, literally in front of your eyes. Late Nite Art does a great job at getting to know the group and adjusting to comfort level. The activities are engaging and challenge people to be authentic. The evening will stretch even the biggest nay-sayer to participate and receive some positive energy in return. We used Late Nite Art for our executive leadership team, as a team-building night because we were welcoming three new members to the team. The experience allowed us to understand each other on a new level and see how our life/experiences impact how we do our jobs and represent ourselves in the workplace. I highly recommend Adam and team! read more

Adam and his team are great to work with! From pre-planning and production to executing the event, the setup was exactly as expected and the participants were SUPER into it!! I produce events for a social club and it's challenging to get people off their phones and cliques and inspire them to get down with it. Adam is a pro at making this happen. Highly recommended for any curated social gathering you are looking to create. read more

Adam is absolutely magical! For those of you looking for something truIy unique and meaningful to break down walls and build stronger relationships across your team, I recommend this experience wholeheartedly. I work for a company that creates bespoke experiences for our clients so we have really high standards when it comes to group activities. Adam exceeded our expectations and was a blast to work with the whole way through. This experience was transformative and really set the entire tone for our wonderful week-long retreat. Adam is not only a gifted artist but he exudes authenticity and thoughtfulness and we were fully taken care of right from the beginning. It felt like every detail was planned just for us and he really took the time to get to know our team before getting started. Glowing reviews from everyone on the team, even the tougher nuts to crack! Thank you so much Adam! We will 100% be in touch again soon! read more

Adams ability to transform a space and event was incredible. He took the time to understand our institution and tailor the event to fit our needs. The set up was very thoughtful and intentional, down to the placement of the colored pencils and mason jars of water to the playlist of music. The content of the event pushed people out of their comfort zones just enough that they were able to take something out of it without feeling too vulnerable. I will absolutely find another opportunity to bring Late Night Art back to campus again! read more

The Wholesale division of Peet's Coffee had the opportunity to work with Late Nite Art for a team-building event. This experience was phenomenal, memorable, and each participant benefited from this experience. Here is what a few of our team members said in reflection: Late Night Art was an incredibly creative, fun and memorable team building experience. This event was completely different than any of the other numerous team building events I've ever attended. The evening flowed effortlessly with the entire group happily participating. The activities were not only engaging and full of laughter, but also provided the perfect combination of self-reflection...all while getting to know your teammates on a personal level! A wonderful evening for our team to engage, connect, laugh and celebrate! Kudos to Late Night Art - way to shake things up! -Elane T. I have to admit, I am not a "touchy-feely" type of person. As a result, if you had described to me the team building event you had booked with Late Night Art ahead of time, I would have asked to see if something else could be schedule something. However, I truly ended up having an amazing time. In just a few hours, Late Night Art had our group of forty or so people, from every part of the country, many of who had never met or even spoken to each other, forming a bond that could not have come from anything else I can think of. We went from drawing a picture on our own, to helping other people with their drawings, to connecting hands and drawing, to anonymously sharing personal thoughts and concerns, to having many people choosing to share their personal thoughts and concerns with the group in only a few hours. There was never any pressure for anyone to do anything they didn't feel comfortable with. And, by the end of the evening, we were all amazed at the bonds that we had formed. -Jon D. When I asked what we would be doing, I was given a very vague answer of "Some kind of finger painting or something," which sounded extremely uninteresting. After arriving to the event, the team gathered around the tables and the hosts took over to get the group to interact with each other; I began to see potential for everyone to socialize and enjoy one another. While the event was forming, I allowed myself to go with the moment. I had an opportunity to socialize and bond with some folks I normally don't in an environment outside of normal work conditions. I tend to be a bit introverted, so this experience allowed me to show a different side and to be more extroverted which is something that has been asked of me as a senior member of the sales team. This team building event allowed me to do so in a natural and unforced setting. -Marc A. I don't know where to start with my Late Night Art experience! I had so much fun and learned so much about my team. When I first walked into the room I was suspicious of a traditional "paint night" experience, which can be fun but can also give people performance anxiety. This was completely different! I laughed, I almost cried, and I learned so much about my team. We're in the kind of business where we don't often get the chance to see each other face to face. It was so nice to be able to attach personal story to a name I see in emails. The experience has enhanced my work relationships as well as kept me mindful that we live in a WORLD of people with these stories and it's important to remember this in typical day to day encounters. -Amanda S. It was a great way to get such a large group together, to open up and share and be vulnerable, all in a way that made you feel not only safe, but empowered. The chance to connect with people you don't know at all, know just a little bit, or think you know pretty well created a lot of surprises throughout the night, as we got to connect with everyone around the table to and find out how similar each of us are on our own journey. -Marc L. read more