Georgia Museum of ArtRental Information
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Thank you for your interest in the Georgia Museum of Art as a venue for your event. The museum is among the top rental facilities in the area. We hope that you will find the enclosed information useful in planning your event.
The Georgia Museum of Art, located on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, is both an academic museum and the official art museum of the state of Georgia.
On March 3, 2009, we broke ground on the Phase II expansion and renovation. The addition to the existing facility will consist of new galleries to display the permanent collection as well as an outdoor sculpture garden, expanded lobby and much-needed storage space.
Presently, most visitors to GMOA are unaware of the richness of the museum’s collection due to its current lack of space to display those works of art. The expanded gallery space will allow for the continual viewing of the museum’s permanent collection.
The facility reopened in January 2011 after a $20 million expansion and renovation project making the Georgia Museum of Art one of the premier event venues in Athens, Ga.
The Georgia Museum of Art shares the mission of the University of Georgia to support and to promote teaching, research and service. Specifically, as a repository and educational instrument of the visual arts, the museum exists to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret significant works of art. Your rental supports this mission and allows us to provide opportunities for all ages and levels of experience to connect with art.
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Rental Facilities
M. Smith Griffith Grand HallThis generous space features maple paneling and gray terrazzo floors as well as sweeping views of the Willson Sculpture Garden.Number of Guests1 to 100101 to 200200 to 350
Rental Fee*$1000$1400$1800
Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture GardenThe Willson Sculpture Garden provides an outdoor space perfect for an intimate luncheon or elegant wedding ceremony and can accommodate a 30 x 45-foot tent. Tent coordination available.Number of Guests1 to 200
Rental Fee*$600
* Rental fees are based on eight hours of time, including time required for set-up and clean-up. An additional 10% of the facility fee is accrued for each hour exceeding the eight-hour event contract.
Event Spaces Additional ServicesAfter-hours SecurityAll events that take place outside of regular museum hours require security. Regular museum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday. Three hour mini-mum. Fee: $100 per hour
CustodialAll events that involve food and/or beverage service require additonal custodial services. Fee: $75
GalleriesOptional service. Allow your guests to view our per-manent collection and special exhibitions during your event. Two hour minimum. No food or drink is allowed in the galleries. Fee: $100–$300 per hour
DocentsOptional service. Docents will enhance your event by providing guests with an additional learning oppor-tunity in the galleries. They will answer questions and give more information about the museum and our special exhibitions. Based on availability.Fee: $150 per 100 guests
Tent FeeTent rental is optional and must be done through a preferred vendor. The museum charges a fee for the supervision of tent installation and breakdown. Fee: $200
Audiovisual Technician All events that involve slides, films, or visual presenta-tions require the use of an audiovisual technician. Fee: $50 per hour
The Simple SoireeThis package includes the rental of the Grand Hall, security fees and custodial fees. Rental fees are based on eight hours of time, including time required for set-up and clean-up, and eight hours security and custodial fees.
Number of Guests1 to 100101 to 200201 to 350
Package Fee*$1600$2000$2400
The Fabulous FeteThis package includes the rental of the Grand Hall and Willson Sculpture Garden. Rental fees are based on eight hours of time, including time required for set-up and clean-up and eight hours security and custodial fees.
Number of Guests1 to 100101 to 200201 to 300301+
Package Fee*$2000$2400$2800$3000
Rental Packages
Education CenterThe Education Center offers floor-to-ceiling views of UGA’s East Campus. This space is the perfect venue for a small reception, luncheon or informal meeting.Number of Guests1 to 50
Rental Fee$250
M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumThe M. Smith Griffith Auditorium is ideal for films, chorales, lectures, meetings or small theatrical performances. In addition to a stage, it contains audio and film equipment, infrared headsets for guests with hearing impairment, a backstage and dressing rooms. All events that involve slides, films or visual presentations require the use of an audiovisual technician.Number of Guests1 to 200
Rental Fee$400
Meeting + ReceptionThis package includes the rental of the Grand Hall and either the Auditorium or Education Center. Offered only during normal business hours.
Number of Guests1 to 200
Package Fee*$600
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University of Georgia departmental events and nonprofit organizations with 501c(3) receive a 50% discount on regular facility-rental fees. University departments must use a departmental account number in order to recieve this discount.
Members of the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art receive a 20% discount on regular facility-rental fees.
Discounts do not apply to fees for additional services (security, custodial, etc.) or to rental package fees.
Special Offers and Discounts
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Museum Floorplan
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A. Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden
B. M. Smith Griffith Grand Hall
C. M. Smith Griffith Auditorium
D. Education Center
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M. Smith Griffith Grand Hall
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M. Smith Griffith Auditorium
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Education Center
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Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden
Courtesy of Jason Thrasher Photography
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Big City Bread Cafe706.353.0029http://[email protected]
University of Georgia Campus Catering706.583.0892http://www.uga.edu/foodservice/catering/index.htm
Classic City Chef706.714.6090www.classiccitychef.com
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Dondero’s Kitchen706.389.7955www.donderoskitchen.com
Epting Events706.353.1913www.eptingevents.com
The Georgia Center 706.542.2654http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/cch/events
Hallie Jane’s Catering706.342.2837www.halliejanes.com
Ike and Jane Boxed lunches and coffee service coordinated through museum event coordinator706.542.0442
Trumps CateringAndree Kosak706.546.1320
Five and TenDean [email protected]
Barron’s Rental Center 706.543.3486http://www.barronsrental.com
Classic Party Rentals 404.351.9222http://atlanta.classicpartyrentals.com
European Floral DesignMagdalena Williams706.227.9937www.europeanfloraldesign.com
Flowers Incorporated706.546.7624
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