Host your Event at the Concord Art Association The Concord Art Association, on the historic American Mile in Concord, Massachusetts, combines the charm of the past with thoroughly modern art exhibits for a unique setting for your event. Since its founding in 1917 by American impressionist painter, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, the Concord Art Association has been a center for classes, exhibits and programs celebrating the arts in Concord. For many years, it has provided settings for its members and local residents who want a location that is a little unusual for their educational program, reception or meeting. Several spaces are available:
The Loring Coleman Gallery is 24’ by 24’ and has a separate handicap accessible ramp. It overlooks the garden with its waterfall and fountain and flowering plants in season. Member artists host exhibits in the gallery. It is available during the open hours of the Association (Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 to 4:30 and Sundays noon to 4) at $60 per hour, subject to availability, and during off-hours at $75 per hour for a two-hour minimum. The room can accommodate 60 people for a buffet and 50 for a sit-down dinner.
The Wentworth Gallery is 30’ by 40’ on the second floor (no elevator), with a skylight and hardwood floor; it is available in conjunction with the two first floor galleries, each measuring 21’ by 20’ with original paneling and fireplaces. A galley-style kitchen with full sized stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator is suitable for warming food. Two bathrooms, one of which is handicapped accessible, are on the first floor. Rental of the entire building is $1250 for a four hour event with two hours each for set-up and clean-up. The building can accommodate 100 people for a buffet, 90 for a sit-down dinner, or 150 for a reception and is available during closed hours.
The two downstairs galleries, plus kitchen, garden and bathrooms, are available for a four-hour rental for $800 during the hours that the Concord Art Association is closed to the public. Non-profit organizations and members of CAA at the Sponsor Level and above may receive a 10% discount subject to availability.
Guidelines: • All caterers must be licensed, carry general liability insurance and if alcoholic beverages are served, must hold liquor liability insurance. All trash from the function, including bottles, must be removed promptly. • On street parking is limited. Parking behind the Middlesex Bank on Main Street is available about five blocks away. There are two handicap spaces in the CAA driveway. • Amplified music is not permitted in the garden area, nor music after 11 pm due to the residential nature of the area. • Smoking is allowed only in the garden area. • A non-refundable deposit of 1/3 the total cost is required to reserve a date, with the remainder due on the day of the event. An additional $100 refundable security deposit is required.
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