Durham Arts Council

BYO, Valet parking

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Starting at $2,439 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $2k for 50 Guests
Starting at $2k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 80 guests

Starting price

$2K to start

Services

Ceremony / Reception
Indoor

Durham Arts Council Overview

Downtown Durham, is the home to the Durham Arts Council. This inviting space is perfect to host your wedding reception and ceremony. The building provides your special day with three galleries, two theater, and plenty of art studio rooms. Imagine a wedding ceremony outside on the Pavilion and Balcony. This space is wonderful for a simple ceremony overlooking downtown Durham. Afterward, you and yours will partake in handsome cocktails and appetizers as the sun sets. The Pavilion and Balcony can host your wedding reception in the warm summer months. The Allenton Gallery and Semans Gallery are good spaces for your wedding reception. These gallery spaces have both natural lighting, neutral coloring, and beautiful artwork to adorn on the walls. The addition of colorful linens and floral arrangements creates a welcoming wedding atmosphere that shows the style of you and your love. Dance into the evening with friends and family in this stylish setting.

Venue Notes

The rental fee ranges from $475 to $950 for a reception and includes 4 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The fee for a ceremony is $785. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $40/hr.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Bride's dressing area available for an additional fee
Ceremony arch available for an additional fee
Chairs provided
Dance area
Groom's dressing area available for an additional fee
Kitchen for prep only
Public parking
Venue set up and clean up

Requirements

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors only- Approved outside caterer allowed- BYO alcohol- Music must end by midnight- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- No smoking