Marsupial Masterpiece: Opossum Paint and Sip! +21 BYOB

We are working hard to bring Chicago its first Insect and Taxidermy Museum! Our focus is connecting to the beauty of nature in a non-traditional sense. During these events we will engage all of our senses to foster both  excitement and growth. At The Insect Asylum we encourage you to explore, as we do! Every time you walk through our doors we are hoping you  engage with the exhibits and develop a true sense of belonging with nature. Our mission is to allow people to get excited, to learn and to grow. We understand that inspiration takes flight in many forms. Come and get inspired, create, and connect with a beautiful community! Also, please keep in mind The Insect Asylum is a self-funded endeavor. This labor of love is ever growing, any and all funds we raise help us bring more to the community! We want to make our project affordable to everyone, so if you can afford to sponsor entrance for someone else please reach out. If you need to be sponsored to participate, please reach out or visit our website. We want to be able to include everyone. Donations of any kind are always welcome!Hope to see you there,Nina Salem Founder/Artist

Nina Salem

Indulge in The Insect Asylum's Paint &amp; Sip! +21 BYOB, vintage taxidermy, live creature painting! This month we are painting our opossum.

The Insect Asylum

BYOB Live Opossum Paint and Sip Collection

Indulge in The Insect Asylum's Paint & Sip! BYOB, vintage taxidermy, live creature painting! This month we are painting our opossums, Hazel and Opal!

Paint &amp; Sip with Opal the Opossum!Join The Insect Asylum for a wild and whimsical evening of art, animals, and inspiration! This month's featured muse is Opal the Opossum, one of our beloved live animal ambassadors.Your ticket includes:🎨 Entry to The Insect Asylum, a wonderland of vintage taxidermy and curiosities🖌 A guided Paint &amp; Sip led by resident artist Ari , founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lostadornments/" title="https://www.instagram.com/lostadornments/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lost Adornments</a>🦴 A live meet-and-greet (and photo op!) with Opal before she restsWe’ll provide canvases and acrylics, but feel free to bring your favorite materials. BYOB (21+ only — ID required). Space is limited to 12 participants.Your ticket to the paint and sip ensures you general admission for the entire day so feel free to come in earlier to explore the museum.🕖 Please arrive 15 minutes early for the Opal meet-and-greet, Opal is new to modeling so she will not have capacity for live modeling during the paint and sip.Opal is new to modeling—this curious opossum might steal your heart… or surprise you with a little poop or pee accident during the paint and sip so dress accordingly.🎟 21+ only | Limited spots | RSVP nowAccessiblity note: please be aware that our classroom spaces are not wheelchair access at this time. We are happy to accomodate with an accessible classroom space for insect pinning on a case by case basis. Please email us with accessiblity needs before the class at theinsectasylum@gmail.com