Gala & Fundraiser Entertainment Winnipeg | Robo Portraits
Galas and fundraisers · Winnipeg

Live portrait drawing
for your gala
or fundraiser.

A guest activity that fits around your program: guests watch a robot draw their portrait and take it home, and your team can invite a donation at the station. We run the robot; you decide how it fits your evening.

Plan your fundraiser setup See the package
From $1,195 · 2 hours · 2 robots
Attendant included
Set up and run by us
Guests at round tables in a ballroom during a fundraising gala Illustrative photo
Portrait time
1.5–2.5 min
Depends on style
Starting from
$1,195
2 robots · 2 hours
Equipment demonstration
Man smiling and holding up a pen-drawn caricature card

Equipment demonstration: our photo tablet, drawing robot and sample portraits.

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Fundraising option

Two ways to
include it.

You can include portraits as part of admission, or invite a donation at the station.

If you invite donations, your team is at the station and handles them. We run the robot and the drawings; we don’t collect money, and we can’t promise any fundraising result.

Compare expected contributions with the hire cost before deciding on a donation format. For planning, use approximately 22 portraits per robot-hour; actual numbers vary with portrait style and event conditions. We’ll confirm the likely portrait capacity so you can plan the activity realistically.

Plan your fundraiser setup
Your gala program

Where it fits
into your evening.

Your package is 2 hours of drawing time, placed around your program. If you want the robots to pause during speeches or the auction, tell us and we’ll build it into your quote.

Cocktail reception
Guests are mingling and have time to watch before the program begins.
→ A good time for a donation station
Between program elements
Between dinner and speeches, or between the auction and dancing, guests have something to watch.
→ Paused time between windows is included in your quote
Post-auction or late reception
After the formal program, guests who missed a portrait earlier can have one. Late-night drawing can be built into your quote.
→ Extra time can be added in 30-minute blocks
For the organizer

You have a program
to run. We run
the station.

Before the event, we’ll agree on timing, space and the likely portrait capacity. On the night, our attendant runs the drawing station.

    No managing linesOur attendant guides guests and handles the flow
    Fits around your programPlace your 2 hours where they suit you; any paused time is in your quote
    Setup before guests arriveWe arrive at least 30 minutes early and pack down in about 20 minutes (not billed)
    Your team handles any donationsWe run the portraits; you decide the format
Portrait time
1.5–2.5 min
Including the photo. Simple styles are quicker; detailed styles take a little longer
Robots
1 to 3
1 attendant with 1 or 2 robots, 2 with 3
Venue WiFi
Not needed
We bring our own internet hotspot
Setup footprint
6 ft table
We bring it. Room for guests in front and our attendant behind; one standard outlet nearby.
Gala and fundraiser package
Gala package
$1,195
Starting from
2 robots · 2 hours · no per-portrait fee
Included
  • 2 hours of drawing time with 2 robots
  • An on-site attendant for your booked time
  • A pen-drawn portrait for every guest drawn, handed over on the spot
  • Realistic and caricature styles
  • Setup and pack-down by our team (not billed)
  • Our own internet hotspot: no venue WiFi needed
  • A spare robot, brought to every event
Prices in CAD, plus applicable taxes. A third robot is available for a larger guest list, and your quote shows every line before you book. For planning, about 90 portraits in 2 hours with 2 robots.

Use our guide to calculate portrait capacity.

Plan your fundraiser setup
Options and add-ons

Built around
your event.

Scale up for a larger guest list, or add your charity’s branding. They’re included in your quote, which shows every line before you book.

Add-on
Extra time
Add drawing time in 30-minute blocks, including late in the evening. It’s included in your quote.
Add-on
A third robot
For a larger guest list, 3 robots draw about 130 portraits in 2 hours. 3 robots come with 2 attendants.
Add-on
Custom cards
Every portrait is drawn on a Robo Portraits card. Custom cards with your charity’s design are available as an add-on.
FAQ

What gala
organizers ask first.

Planning a gala or fundraiser? Tell us about it and we’ll talk through how it fits your evening.

Still building the rest of your program? Compare gala entertainment ideas in Winnipeg and see where each one fits during the evening.

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Your team can invite a donation at the station and handles the donations; we run the robot and the drawings. How you structure it and what you suggest is up to you. Compare expected contributions with the hire cost before deciding on a donation format.
Yes. Your 2 hours of drawing time can be placed around the program, for example during the cocktail reception and after the auction. If the robots pause in between, we’ll build that into your quote. Share your schedule when you send an inquiry and we’ll suggest the best windows.
Yes. Every portrait is drawn on a Robo Portraits card, and custom cards with your design are available as an add-on. Mention it in your inquiry and we’ll include it in your quote.
No. We bring our own internet hotspot, so your venue doesn’t need to provide WiFi.
Guests choose at the tablet: a realistic line portrait, which suits a formal evening, or a playful caricature. Each comes in a simple or detailed version.
We bring a 6-foot table. We need room in front for guests to watch and room behind for our attendant, plus one standard outlet nearby (we bring a 6-plug extension cord). Share your floor plan when you send an inquiry if you’re unsure.
As early as you can, but you can send an inquiry for any date.
Yes. We set up at least 30 minutes before your drawing time, run the station during it and pack down in about 20 minutes. Our attendant guides guests through the portrait process.
Sample portraits

Realistic or caricature.
Guests choose.

Guests choose a realistic line portrait or a caricature, in a simple or detailed version. Full body, group and pet portraits are available too.

Each portrait is drawn in pen by the robot on a Robo Portraits card (6 × 4 inch, 300 gsm). It’s a drawing, not a print.

Photo of a smiling woman with curly hair beside a realistic pen-line drawing of her
Realistic
Photo of a young woman with long hair beside a realistic pen-line drawing of her
Realistic
Photo of a smiling woman with long dark hair beside a simple pen-line drawing of her
Realistic, simple
Photo of a bearded man beside a simple caricature drawing of him
Caricature, simple
Photo of a smiling man beside a full-body caricature drawing of him as a king
Caricature, full body
Photo of a man with red hair and glasses beside a drawing of him paddling a kayak
Full body scene
Photo of a man, a woman and a boy beside a pen drawing of all three
Group
Photo of a boy holding a beagle puppy beside a pen drawing of them
With a pet
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gala date.

Tell us your date, location and approximate guest count. We’ll reply within one business day with availability and a quote. Sending an inquiry doesn’t reserve your date or commit you to a booking.

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