Paint N’ Play Hosts Free Prom Dress Drive

Prepare for this coming prom season. – Courtesy photo

Paint N’ Play, Monrovia will be turning its studio space into a small boutique where girls will try on prom dresses and accessories. This event takes place March 11 to May 10, Tuesdays to Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Paint N’ Play Art Studio at 418 S. Myrtle Ave.

This prom dress drive is intended for low-income families in our community in hopes of providing that Cinderella moment every teenage girl hopes for. This drive is also open to all area high school seniors with a valid high school ID and parents must be present. Hair and makeup appointments will be arranged on site. Five girls will be fitted at a time. Dress Appointments will have priority.

If anyone would like to contribute to the prom drive, donations are accepted until May 3. Possible donations include:

-New or gently used prom dresses, tuxedos, formal dresses.

-Evening bags.

-Dress shoes.

-Jewelry.

-Gift cards

-Hair and Makeup artist services

All donations can be dropped off at the Paint N’ Play Art Studio, Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sunday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Call Phyllis Clayborne (626)208-6042 or Judy Sedano (626)379-2694 for appointments.

Appointments may fill fast and there is a limited supply of products available.