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Special Event Facility Rental
EVENTS CAN BE CUSTOMIZED TO REFLECT YOUR PERSONALITY AND VISION.
PHOTO: REBEKAH MALLOY
FOR RENTAL INFORMATION
Please contact Facility Rental Manager Cathy Williams at 515.271.0301
or cwilliams@desmoinesartcenter.org.
Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Avenue / Des Moines, Iowa 50312
www.desmoinesartcenter.org
COVER: CELEBRATION IN THE COURTYARD AND MAYTAG REFLECTING POOL
PHOTO: REBEKAH MALLOY
LOBBY PHOTO: MAHARRY PHOTOGRAPHY
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Looking for a beautiful location for your
special event? Rent the Art Center!
FACILITY RENTAL PRICES / TUESDAY – SATURDAY
Facility
We are delighted to have you consider the Art Center for your next special occasion.
AUDITORIUM $400
$450
Imagine hosting your special event in architecturally stunning buildings surrounded
by world-class works of art! When you rent the internationally renowned Des Moines
Art Center, you are not sharing the space as you might in a hotel or a restaurant.
You will experience an entirely private event, revolving exclusively around your vision.
One of our approved caterers will provide an exceptional culinary experience,
experience, we can arrange private tours of the three buildings that house the
THE RESTAURANT OVERLOOKS AND OPENS ONTO THE COURTYARD AND MAYTAG REFLECTING POOL.
Spaces available for rent*
THE LOBBY CAN BE USED FOR DINNERS, COCKTAILS PARTIES, AND DANCING.
PHOTO: MINDY MYERS PHOTOGRAPHY
RESTAURANT / COURTYARD (Evenings only)
$1,000
$1,500
LOBBY / COURTYARD (Evenings only) $2,500
$3,000
LOBBY / COURTYARD / GALLERIES $3,500$4,000
(Evenings only) whether passed hors d’oeuvres or a multiple course dinner. To add depth to your
Art Center’s impressive exhibitions and collections.
Member* Non-Member
MAIN LOBBY
The 2,000 square foot lobby, designed by Eliel Saarinen with travertine floors
and oak paneled walls, is adjacent to the galleries. Directly across from the entry,
a door in the tall glass wall provides access to a courtyard and reflecting pool.
All rental fees include security, maintenance, set-up, and dismantle. These fees
do not include food and beverage or any outside rental needs, such as tables,
chairs, and linens. Fees are subject to change.
*Contributor members or above ($110 annually)
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THE LOBBY CONNECTS TO THE COURTYARD AND MAYTAG REFLECTING POOL
EXTENDING YOUR EVENT OUTDOORS. PHOTO: MINDY MYERS PHOTOGRAPHY
This area is suitable for a sit down dinner for up to 125 persons or a cocktail reception for up to 200 persons.
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ART CENTER RESTAURANT
The 950 square foot restaurant has a curved glass wall looking out onto the
courtyard and Maytag Reflecting Pool. This space is ideal for dinner meetings,
rehearsal dinners, birthday dinners, or other intimate events.
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This area is suitable for a sit down dinner for up to 50 persons or a cocktail
reception for up to 75 persons.
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COURTYARD AND MAYTAG REFLECTING POOL
This area must be used in tandem with the lobby or restaurant, and is perfect
for cocktails before dinner and dancing under the stars, weather permitting.
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This outdoor area with lit trees, granite reflecting pool, and outdoor sculptures by Carl Milles and Scott Burton is surrounded by the architecture of Eliel Saarinen,
I. M. Pei, and Richard Meier.
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LEVITT AUDITORIUM
The 220 seat auditorium is well suited for symposia, lectures, performances,
film or video previews, etc.
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Audio visual technicians of the Art Center’s choosing must be hired at the renter’s expense.
*All spaces are smoke free. No food or drinks are allowed in the galleries or Levitt Auditorium.
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Looking for a beautiful location for your
special event? Rent the Art Center!
FACILITY RENTAL PRICES / TUESDAY – SATURDAY
Facility
We are delighted to have you consider the Art Center for your next special occasion.
AUDITORIUM $400
$450
Imagine hosting your special event in architecturally stunning buildings surrounded
by world-class works of art! When you rent the internationally renowned Des Moines
Art Center, you are not sharing the space as you might in a hotel or a restaurant.
You will experience an entirely private event, revolving exclusively around your vision.
One of our approved caterers will provide an exceptional culinary experience,
experience, we can arrange private tours of the three buildings that house the
THE RESTAURANT OVERLOOKS AND OPENS ONTO THE COURTYARD AND MAYTAG REFLECTING POOL.
Spaces available for rent*
THE LOBBY CAN BE USED FOR DINNERS, COCKTAILS PARTIES, AND DANCING.
PHOTO: MINDY MYERS PHOTOGRAPHY
RESTAURANT / COURTYARD (Evenings only)
$1,000
$1,500
LOBBY / COURTYARD (Evenings only) $2,500
$3,000
LOBBY / COURTYARD / GALLERIES $3,500$4,000
(Evenings only) whether passed hors d’oeuvres or a multiple course dinner. To add depth to your
Art Center’s impressive exhibitions and collections.
Member* Non-Member
MAIN LOBBY
The 2,000 square foot lobby, designed by Eliel Saarinen with travertine floors
and oak paneled walls, is adjacent to the galleries. Directly across from the entry,
a door in the tall glass wall provides access to a courtyard and reflecting pool.
All rental fees include security, maintenance, set-up, and dismantle. These fees
do not include food and beverage or any outside rental needs, such as tables,
chairs, and linens. Fees are subject to change.
*Contributor members or above ($110 annually)
■
THE LOBBY CONNECTS TO THE COURTYARD AND MAYTAG REFLECTING POOL
EXTENDING YOUR EVENT OUTDOORS. PHOTO: MINDY MYERS PHOTOGRAPHY
This area is suitable for a sit down dinner for up to 125 persons or a cocktail reception for up to 200 persons.
■
ART CENTER RESTAURANT
The 950 square foot restaurant has a curved glass wall looking out onto the
courtyard and Maytag Reflecting Pool. This space is ideal for dinner meetings,
rehearsal dinners, birthday dinners, or other intimate events.
■
This area is suitable for a sit down dinner for up to 50 persons or a cocktail
reception for up to 75 persons.
■
COURTYARD AND MAYTAG REFLECTING POOL
This area must be used in tandem with the lobby or restaurant, and is perfect
for cocktails before dinner and dancing under the stars, weather permitting.
■
This outdoor area with lit trees, granite reflecting pool, and outdoor sculptures by Carl Milles and Scott Burton is surrounded by the architecture of Eliel Saarinen,
I. M. Pei, and Richard Meier.
■
LEVITT AUDITORIUM
The 220 seat auditorium is well suited for symposia, lectures, performances,
film or video previews, etc.
■
■
Audio visual technicians of the Art Center’s choosing must be hired at the renter’s expense.
*All spaces are smoke free. No food or drinks are allowed in the galleries or Levitt Auditorium.
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