ACA is the perfect place to host your weddings and receptions, corporate meetings, birthday parties, banquets, holiday parties and reunions, even performances and recitals where you and your guests will be in the center of it all – right in the heart of Historic Downtown Aiken.
The wide variety of Aiken Center for the Arts rental facilities will accommodate your occasion with theater setting and Baby Grand piano in the Brown Performance Pavilion, a fully equipped caterer’s prep kitchen* for catering needs and five galleries filled with unique and beautiful art of local and neighboring communities!
All rental agreements must be arranged by appointment only Mon- Fri, however our rental facility is open to the public and free to view without appointment anytime Mon- Sat between 10am – 5pm.
To make appointments and for FAQ’s about our facility, furnishings available with rental**, parking and other requirements with rentals, please contact our Operations Manager at 803-641-9094 Mon- Fri, or email admin@aikencenterforthearts.org.
Lessee contact required for rental contract and must be at least 21 to rent. Subject to room configuration. To qualify for non-profit rates, an organization must be 501(c)(3). ACA has the final decision for all rental locations.
*Kitchen rental includes only the use of major appliances, and does not include use of any dinnerwear or serving utensils.
**The ACA has a limited number of tables and chairs to offer. Please be prepared to rent your own additional furnishings, linens and dinnerwear.
MAIN GALLERY
UP TO 250 GUESTS
MON-FRI (10AM-5PM) : $1090
WEEKENDS/AFTER HOURS : $2,000
DAMAGE DEPOSIT : $500
*NON-PROFIT AND BUSINESS RATES AVAILABLE
Rates are for up to 6 hours and include event time, setup and cleaning time. Additional time may be pro-rated if needed. After hours events incur a $20 per hour staffing fee. Damage deposit is required and is refundable two weeks after the event, less any incurred damage or additional fees. Room capacity is subject to exhibition configuration and event setup.
This beautiful gallery space is surrounded with ever-changing exhibitions featuring artwork by local and visiting artists and is host to the ACA opening receptions and many favorite annual community events. Our main floor gallery will complement your finest events, can accommodate up to 175 guests seated at tables and has a beautiful large wooden bar available upon request. This space is presentation capable with the option of a portable screen and projection equipment, including wireless microphone, sound system throughout the room and wifi.
BROWN PAVILION
100-150 GUESTS
MON-FRI (10AM-5PM) : $600
WEEKENDS/AFTER HOURS : $900
DAMAGE DEPOSIT : $500
Rates are for up to 6 hours and include event time, setup and cleaning time. Additional time may be pro-rated if needed. After hours events incur a $20 per hour staffing fee. Damage deposit is required for each room rental and is refundable two weeks after the event, less any incurred damage or additional fees. Room capacity is subject to event setup.
The Brown Pavilion features an enclosed theatre with modern decor, dance quality flooring, a baby grand piano and a small wooden bar. It is presentation ready with the option of a built in large screen with surround sound, HD Digital projector, Blue-Ray capability, wireless microphone, wifi and theatrical lighting. Perfect for all occasions, it is a grand space for business meetings, private receptions, weddings, feature films, performances and more. Entertain up to 65 guests seated at tables, room for 200 standing or 120 guests lecture style.
BROOKS GALLERY
25-50 GUESTS
MON-FRI (10AM-5PM) : $150
WEEKENDS/AFTER HOURS : $300
DAMAGE DEPOSIT : $300
Rates are for up to 6 hours and include event time, setup and cleaning time. Additional time may be pro-rated if needed. After hours events incur a $20 per hour staffing fee. Damage deposit is required and is refundable two weeks after the event, less any incurred damage or additional fees. Room capacity is subject to exhibition configuration and event setup.
Surrounded with art and natural lighting, and space for up to 25 guests seated at tables, 75 standing, or 60 guests lecture style, Brooks gallery is perfect for smaller business luncheons, showers, receptions and recitals. This space is presentation capable with portable large screen and projection equipment available per request, including WiFi.
CONFERENCE ROOM
12-20 GUESTS
MON-FRI (10AM-5PM) : $75
WEEKENDS/AFTER HOURS : $100
DAMAGE DEPOSIT : $50
Rates are for up to 2 hours and include event time, setup and cleaning time. Additional time may be pro-rated if needed. After hours events incur a $20 per hour staffing fee. Damage deposit is required for each room rental and is refundable two weeks after the event, less any incurred damage or additional fees.
Have your business meetings in the comfort of our conference room equipped with seating for 22 guests, with spacious table seating for 12 and a mini prep area for serving light refreshments. This space is presentation ready with screen, portable projector, and wifi.