Add Matisse, Rembrandt and Monet to the guest list
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING CELEBRATION!
Add Matisse, Rembrandt and Monet to the guest list Thank you for your interest in the Worcester Art Museum. The Museum makes available, on a rental basis, the use of its magnificent architectural spaces and galleries. World-renowned for its collections which span more than fifty centuries, the Museum features must-see masterpieces spanning the globe. Your guests will enjoy a one of a kind wedding experience amidst a world class collection as you hold your historic event. Wedding Receptions at the Museum may begin after 6pm in the Renaissance Court and 5:30pm in the Museum Café. All events must conclude by midnight. For weddings, the Museum provides a list of approved caterers who have extensive experience with the Museum space and present delectable and artfully displayed cuisine. All service arrangements are made directly with your caterer of choice from our list. In conjunction with your event, you may want to take advantage of our docent-led or self- guided tours of selected galleries. The fees for these options vary depending on the galleries of interest and number of guests. Please ask for more details. We look forward to showing you our unique spaces, explaining the possibilities, and helping you create a memorable event.
Best Regards,
Janice Potter Wedding Consultant [email protected]
VENUE FEES The Museum makes available, on a rental basis, the use of its unique architectural spaces and galleries to host wedding receptions and ceremonies. To schedule a personal tour or request information, contact Janice Potter at 508.793-4327or by e-mail at [email protected]. VENUE
CAPACITY
RATE
Renaissance Court/Balcony (Includes Museum Galleries surrounding the first level and the Chapter House)
Cocktail Reception Style: 175 Seated Dinner & Dancing: 120
$4100 for up to 4 hours $4500 for 5 hours
Renaissance Court first level
30-90 guests Depending on set up
Price upon request
(Lancaster Lobby available for dancing)
Cocktail Reception Style: 150 Seated Dinner & Dancing: 70-80
$1500 for up to 3 hours & $500 per additional hour
Chapter House
Wedding Ceremony setting: 70
$500 in addition to Museum Café fees as above
Cocktail Reception: 150 Wedding Ceremonies
Included with Museum Café
(Includes Museum Galleries surrounding the first level and the Chapter House)
The Museum Café
(Located within the Renaissance Court)
Stoddard Garden Court (Adjacent the Museum Café)
(Weather permitting)
For events held on Fridays and Sundays a 10% discount off the Venue Fee is applicable. (Holiday weekends excluded) VENUE AVAILABILITY
Wedding Receptions in the Renaissance Court may begin starting 6pm on. Wedding Ceremonies in the Renaissance Court may not begin until 6:30pm. Wedding Receptions in the Museum Café may begin starting 5:30pm on. Wedding Ceremonies in the outdoor Stoddard Garden Court may not begin until 6pm. All events must conclude by midnight. Rental fees include Museum Protective Services, set up of Museum and or rental furniture and a Museum Event facilitator. Complimentary parking is available at our visitor parking lots and on the street. ADDITIONAL FEES
Rental of the Renaissance Court includes 140 chairs for indoor usage. Wedding Ceremonies on site typically require additional chairs be rented if your number of guests is greater than 70. Wedding Ceremonies in the outdoor Stoddard Garden Court require rental of all chairs. No in house tables are available in the Renaissance Court; rental furniture will be provided by the Museum and set up by same. Table rentals are $11 each with a one time Delivery/Set-up charge of $45. Self provided rentals are not permitted. The Museum Café includes guest tables and chairs for up to 80 guests. High top tables are a rental item. Venue fees and rental furniture are subject to 7% State and local tax. OVER
WEDDING CEREMONIES
Wedding ceremonies may be held within the regal setting of the Renaissance Court on the Grand Staircase. For nice weather months you may utilize the setting of the Stoddard Garden Courtyard for the ceremony. Smaller wedding ceremonies of 70 or less guests may use the romantic setting of the Chapter House which is part of the Renaissance Court. Additional fee for a wedding ceremony on site is $500. This fee includes a wedding rehearsal held within the Museum’s public hours on a Wednesday through Friday, additional ½ hour of event time, use of the Steinway Grand Piano (within the Renaissance Court) and onsite wedding coordinator dedicated to all the details of your ceremony and reception. Wedding ceremonies may not begin prior to 6:30pm in the Renaissance Court (time printed on your Wedding Invitation) Wedding Ceremonies may not begin prior to 6pm in the outdoor Stoddard Garden Court. Event rental time will begin fifteen minutes prior to your ceremony to allow for guest arrival time.
2014
BEVERAGE SERVICE The Worcester Art Museum holds an all alcoholic liquor license and as such will provide and service all beverages for your event. You may choose a cash bar or a hosted bar in which you are responsible for your guests’ consumption. If a host bar is selected a deposit will be collected in advance towards your bar. Any remainder over the original estimate collected is to be paid that evening by credit card or cash. Refunds are made if sales are less than the deposit collected. An 18% administrative charge and 7% State and local tax are added to all open bar sales. Bar service will conclude ½ hour before the end of a four or five hour event. Alcohol may not be served on Sundays before 11:00am. One bartender per hundred guests is included at no charge with a four or five hour rental of the entire Renaissance Court with Balcony. For the Museum Café or first level only of the Renaissance Court the Bartender fee is $25 per hour of event plus two hours total for set up and breakdown per bartender. (Minimum charge of $125). (Non-alcoholic bars excluded) Bar service includes plastic drink ware. If you prefer, glass barware is available through the caterer. BEVERAGE PRICES
Mixed Drinks
$7 – $8
Bottled Beer
$4 – $5
Wine
$7 – $8
Juice/Sparkling Water
$3
Champagne Toast
$3.50 (matching glassware can be provided by the caterer)
Soda
$2
Ask for our wine list if you would like to offer wine to your guests during dinner. Wine will be offered to your guests after the salad course and again when the entrée has been served. Wine bottles are not placed on the table. All alcoholic beverages must be provided by the Worcester Art Museum. The Museum emphasizes responsible use of alcohol and reserves the right to deny service if it is the opinion of the staff that too much alcohol has been consumed. Proper age identification must be provided for service. No unused portions of liquor, beer, or wine may be taken from the premises. No beverages of any kind may be taken into gallery areas. Red and Rose wine may only be served in the Museum Cafe due to the delicate nature of the Museum collection. No form of alcoholic beverages may be given as favors unless at the conclusion of an event. Bartender charges when applicable are subject to tax. 2014
WORCESTER ART MUSEUM
Receptions & Ceremonies
Add Matisse, Rembrandt and Monet to the guest list!
A breathtaking wedding venue that has equal parts urban charm and historic elegance, along with a big helping of culture. –Bride & Groom Magazine
508.793.4327 / www.worcesterart.org f l n / specialevents @ worcesterart.org
Add Matisse, Rembrandt and Monet to the guest list Thank you for your interest in the Worcester Art Museum. The Museum makes available, on a rental basis, the use of its magnificent architectural spaces and galleries. World-renowned for its collections which span more than fifty centuries, the Museum features must-see masterpieces spanning the globe. Your guests will enjoy a one of a kind wedding experience amidst a world class collection as you hold your historic event. Wedding Receptions at the Museum may begin after 6pm in the Renaissance Court and 5:30pm in the Museum Café. All events must conclude by midnight. For weddings, the Museum provides a list of approved caterers who have extensive experience with the Museum space and present delectable and artfully displayed cuisine. All service arrangements are made directly with your caterer of choice from our list. In conjunction with your event, you may want to take advantage of our docent-led or self- guided tours of selected galleries. The fees for these options vary depending on the galleries of interest and number of guests. Please ask for more details. We look forward to showing you our unique spaces, explaining the possibilities, and helping you create a memorable event.
Best Regards,
Janice Potter Wedding Consultant [email protected]
VENUE FEES The Museum makes available, on a rental basis, the use of its unique architectural spaces and galleries to host wedding receptions and ceremonies. To schedule a personal tour or request information, contact Janice Potter at 508.793-4327or by e-mail at [email protected]. VENUE
CAPACITY
RATE
Renaissance Court/Balcony (Includes Museum Galleries surrounding the first level and the Chapter House)
Cocktail Reception Style: 175 Seated Dinner & Dancing: 120
$4100 for up to 4 hours $4500 for 5 hours
Renaissance Court first level
30-90 guests Depending on set up
Price upon request
(Lancaster Lobby available for dancing)
Cocktail Reception Style: 150 Seated Dinner & Dancing: 70-80
$1500 for up to 3 hours & $500 per additional hour
Chapter House
Wedding Ceremony setting: 70
$500 in addition to Museum Café fees as above
Cocktail Reception: 150 Wedding Ceremonies
Included with Museum Café
(Includes Museum Galleries surrounding the first level and the Chapter House)
The Museum Café
(Located within the Renaissance Court)
Stoddard Garden Court (Adjacent the Museum Café)
(Weather permitting)
For events held on Fridays and Sundays a 10% discount off the Venue Fee is applicable. (Holiday weekends excluded) VENUE AVAILABILITY
Wedding Receptions in the Renaissance Court may begin starting 6pm on. Wedding Ceremonies in the Renaissance Court may not begin until 6:30pm. Wedding Receptions in the Museum Café may begin starting 5:30pm on. Wedding Ceremonies in the outdoor Stoddard Garden Court may not begin until 6pm. All events must conclude by midnight. Rental fees include Museum Protective Services, set up of Museum and or rental furniture and a Museum Event facilitator. Complimentary parking is available at our visitor parking lots and on the street. ADDITIONAL FEES
Rental of the Renaissance Court includes 140 chairs for indoor usage. Wedding Ceremonies on site typically require additional chairs be rented if your number of guests is greater than 70. Wedding Ceremonies in the outdoor Stoddard Garden Court require rental of all chairs. No in house tables are available in the Renaissance Court; rental furniture will be provided by the Museum and set up by same. Table rentals are $11 each with a one time Delivery/Set-up charge of $45. Self provided rentals are not permitted. The Museum Café includes guest tables and chairs for up to 80 guests. High top tables are a rental item. Venue fees and rental furniture are subject to 7% State and local tax. OVER
WEDDING CEREMONIES
Wedding ceremonies may be held within the regal setting of the Renaissance Court on the Grand Staircase. For nice weather months you may utilize the setting of the Stoddard Garden Courtyard for the ceremony. Smaller wedding ceremonies of 70 or less guests may use the romantic setting of the Chapter House which is part of the Renaissance Court. Additional fee for a wedding ceremony on site is $500. This fee includes a wedding rehearsal held within the Museum’s public hours on a Wednesday through Friday, additional ½ hour of event time, use of the Steinway Grand Piano (within the Renaissance Court) and onsite wedding coordinator dedicated to all the details of your ceremony and reception. Wedding ceremonies may not begin prior to 6:30pm in the Renaissance Court (time printed on your Wedding Invitation) Wedding Ceremonies may not begin prior to 6pm in the outdoor Stoddard Garden Court. Event rental time will begin fifteen minutes prior to your ceremony to allow for guest arrival time.
2014
BEVERAGE SERVICE The Worcester Art Museum holds an all alcoholic liquor license and as such will provide and service all beverages for your event. You may choose a cash bar or a hosted bar in which you are responsible for your guests’ consumption. If a host bar is selected a deposit will be collected in advance towards your bar. Any remainder over the original estimate collected is to be paid that evening by credit card or cash. Refunds are made if sales are less than the deposit collected. An 18% administrative charge and 7% State and local tax are added to all open bar sales. Bar service will conclude ½ hour before the end of a four or five hour event. Alcohol may not be served on Sundays before 11:00am. One bartender per hundred guests is included at no charge with a four or five hour rental of the entire Renaissance Court with Balcony. For the Museum Café or first level only of the Renaissance Court the Bartender fee is $25 per hour of event plus two hours total for set up and breakdown per bartender. (Minimum charge of $125). (Non-alcoholic bars excluded) Bar service includes plastic drink ware. If you prefer, glass barware is available through the caterer. BEVERAGE PRICES
Mixed Drinks
$7 – $8
Bottled Beer
$4 – $5
Wine
$7 – $8
Juice/Sparkling Water
$3
Champagne Toast
$3.50 (matching glassware can be provided by the caterer)
Soda
$2
Ask for our wine list if you would like to offer wine to your guests during dinner. Wine will be offered to your guests after the salad course and again when the entrée has been served. Wine bottles are not placed on the table. All alcoholic beverages must be provided by the Worcester Art Museum. The Museum emphasizes responsible use of alcohol and reserves the right to deny service if it is the opinion of the staff that too much alcohol has been consumed. Proper age identification must be provided for service. No unused portions of liquor, beer, or wine may be taken from the premises. No beverages of any kind may be taken into gallery areas. Red and Rose wine may only be served in the Museum Cafe due to the delicate nature of the Museum collection. No form of alcoholic beverages may be given as favors unless at the conclusion of an event. Bartender charges when applicable are subject to tax. 2014
WORCESTER ART MUSEUM
Receptions & Ceremonies
Add Matisse, Rembrandt and Monet to the guest list!
A breathtaking wedding venue that has equal parts urban charm and historic elegance, along with a big helping of culture. –Bride & Groom Magazine
508.793.4327 / www.worcesterart.org f l n / specialevents @ worcesterart.org
