SPECIAL EVENTS - The Wadsworth Atheneum

SPECIAL EVENTS
HOST YOUR SPECIAL EVENT AT THE WADSWORTH ATHENEUM
Let the Wadsworth Atheneum’s grand beaux-arts and classic modern galleries form the backdrop for your next
corporate or organization dinner party, cocktail reception, seminar, or meeting. With masterpieces of European
and American art gracing the walls, set within a historically and architecturally significant building, your guests
will experience an event to be remembered. What’s more, the museum’s downtown location provides a central
gathering place with multiple spaces to suit a wide-variety of business needs.
Call Kristen Alfonso, Special Events Coordinator today to schedule a site visit or book your upcoming event at (860)
838-4077 or send an email to Kristen.Alfonso@wadsworthatheneum.org.
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ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
Depending on your entertaining style and space requirements, the museum’s distinctive
event spaces each offer a different ambience for your guests.
AVERY COURT
International Style Avery Court features a spectacular skylight with a working centerpiece
Venus fountain created in 1600 by French artist Pietro Francavilla who worked in Italy. This
gallery accommodates up to 220 for a seated dinner and 350 for a standing reception.
MORGAN GREAT HALL
Elegant Morgan Great Hall offers a breathtaking view of large scale Contemporary works.
With majestic 50-foot high ceilings, the Great Hall seats up to 120 for dinner and allows
200 for a reception.
HARTFORD COURANT ROOM, MUSEUM CAFÉ & GENGRAS COURT
For more intimate gatherings, the Hartford Courant Room provides the perfect location
for business breakfasts, luncheons, meetings, presentations, lectures, and small dinner
parties. Capacity for a seated meal, lecture or standing reception is 50. The museum café
also serves smaller business groups for breakfast meetings, evening cocktail receptions
and dinner events. This space can be used in conjunction with the adjoining outdoor
Gengras Court during the warmer months. Capacity is 75 for a seated meal and 100 for a
standing reception in the café.
AETNA THEATER & LOCTITE LOBBY
For formal presentations requiring more extensive audio visual capabilities, Aetna Theater
is fully equipped with a stage and audio visual equipment. Floor-to-ceiling lyrical neo-
Romantic murals line the walls of the classic Art Deco theater, originally opened in 1934.
The theater holds up to 284 guests and has an adjoining lobby for small pre or post event
receptions.
AVAILABLE SPACES AND ROOM CAPACITIES
SPACE RECEPTION SEATED DINNER
Avery Court 350 220 (22 tables of 10)
Aetna Theater 284 n/a
Morgan Great Hall 200** 120 (12 tables of 10)
Gengras Court (outdoor) 125 60
Loctite Lobby 100 n/a
Hartford Courant Room 50 50 (5 tables of 10)
Museum Café 100 75
Betty Roberts Room NA 10
** Note: Morgan Great Hall is unavailable from March 1, 2010 – May 7, 2011
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ROOM RENTAL FEES
Rental fees for events vary upon the Museum space in which the event is held and the
date(s) upon which the event is held. In-house dining tables and chairs are included in the
rental price. Additional fees for security, maintenance, tours and AV requests may apply.
SPACE
FEE
Saturday Evenings Avery Court $1,400
Morgan Great Hall $1,400
Aetna Theater $1,000
Betty Roberts Room $500
Gengras Court $350
Museum Café $350
Hartford Courant Room $350
Loctite Lobby $350
Dressing Room (per room) $100
Friday & Sunday Evenings Avery Court $1,100
Morgan Great Hall $1,100
Aetna Theater $1,000
Betty Roberts Room $500
Gengras Court $250
Museum Café $250
Hartford Courant Room $250
Loctite Lobby $250
Dressing Room (per room) $100
Weeknights Avery Court $800
Morgan Great Hall $800
Aetna Theater $1,000
Betty Roberts Room $500
Gengras Court $250
Museum Café $250
Hartford Courant Room $250
Loctite Lobby $250
Dressing Room (per room) $100
CATERING
The Wadsworth Atheneum’s exclusive caterer is available to meet all of your special event
needs. Healthy Source Catering is a multi-faceted fully licensed catering service wellknown
for their professional service, superior cuisine, stunning presentations and exciting
themes. Chef Marty Pushkarewicz brings over 25 years of experience specializing in casual,
and fine dining.
To arrange for catering services, please contact Marty Pushkarewicz at (860) 212-3894 or
email marty.push@yahoo.com.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Atheneum Docent-Guided Tours
If you choose to host your special event at the museum, we may arrange for docent-led
tour of the galleries for your guests. Your guests will spend time getting to know the art at
the Atheneum. From Degas to Dalí, our collections have earned the Wadsworth Atheneum
a world-class reputation. We recommend 1 Docent per 25-30 guests: $150 per tour
(approx. length of tour is 25-30 minutes).
AUDIO VISUAL SUPPORT
The Museum Theater at the Wadsworth Atheneum maintains an inventory of audio-visual
equipment for most theatrical, concert, and corporate events. To ensure that the needs
of your production are met, we request that you review the museum’s technical rider
(available upon request) and address special concerns or additional requirements to us as
soon as possible.
MUSEUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
RENTAL SPACE AVAILABILITY
The Museum is available for facility rental when closed to the general public and when not
in use for Museum events. Special exceptions may be arranged with the Special Events
Coordinator.
Museum Hours are:
Wednesday - Friday
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8 p.m.
Extended hours may be offered during special exhibitions.
There are occasional periods when the Museum closes certain areas to install new
exhibitions. We will inform the Client of gallery closing dates that are known at the time of
booking. Some bookings will not be able to be scheduled due to exhibition planning.
TYPES OF EVENTS*
The Museum does not permit commercial, religious, political, private fundraising events
or weddings. Also, no organization or individual is allowed to charge admission fees, make
collections, seek contributions, give door prizes, conduct drawings or raffles, promote
commercial products or sell items in the Museum. Any special exceptions must be preapproved
by the Museum. The Museum reserves the right to review applications for rental
and to decline any event it deems inappropriate.
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN RENTING MUSEUM SPACE
When considering renting Museum space for an event, please keep in mind that the
Wadsworth Atheneum has many valuable works of art. In planning your event, the
safety of the artwork must be considered. The Museum’s Special Events Coordinator
will be happy to work with you to make sure your event is a success while at the same
time assuring the protection of the Museum’s valuable property. Rental policies and
procedures apply exclusively to the Museum event areas, and conditions and exhibitions
are subject to change.
*The Special Events Coordinator reserves the right to make special exceptions for
private events depending on a donor’s annual giving level.
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