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Facility Rental
The Delaware Art Museum offers many unique indoor and outdoor event spaces to corporations, non-profits, and individuals. Whether you are hosting a monthly training meeting, an informal cocktail gathering, or formal seated dinner, the Delaware Art Museum is the perfect setting to entertain staff, clients, and VIPs. With our Museum galleries open during the event, your guests will be inspired by our outstanding collection of world-renowned art.
Corporate meeting rooms are available for a creative atmosphere outside the office.
Edgar A. Thronson Board Room
The Edgar A. Thronson Board Room is located on the second floor of the Museum’s office wing and accommodates approximately 35 people around a square table. The large size of this room makes it useful for business meetings and training sessions. The atmosphere is airy thanks to large windows on both ends of the room, which can also be curtained. The walls at the head of the room slide to reveal a dry-erase board. A projection screen lowers from the ceiling. Free Wi-Fi and hard-wired Internet access are |
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Jefferson Meeting Room
The Jefferson Meeting Room is located in the lower level of the Museum, adjoining a lobby that also opens onto the DuPont Auditorium and a small terrace. A long, board-style table seats about 15 people. The Jefferson Meeting Room has a private feel, with a single window near the back that can be curtained. The window looks out into the terrace, which can be made accessible to your guests. The walls at the head of the Jefferson Meeting Room slide to reveal a dry-erase board that can also function as a projection screen. Free Wi-Fi and hard-wired Internet access are available. A conference telephone and a projector can be provided upon request. |
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DuPont Auditorium
The DuPont Auditorium is located in the lower level of the Museum, adjoining a lobby that also opens onto the Jefferson Meeting Room. This theater-style space, perfect for business presentations and award ceremonies, features a well-lit stage and seating for 166 people. A large projection screen descends and retracts from above the stage. VCR, CD, and DVD players provide stereo-sound reproduction. PowerPoint presentations can be conducted from the podium on the stage. A laptop PC and/or a laser pointer will be provided upon request. Free Wi-Fi |
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The Delaware Art Museum can play host to a number of social affairs, such as networking events, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and other celebrations.
Catherine A. Fusco Grand Hall
Catherine A. Fusco Grand Hall and the adjoining galleries constitute the original building of the Delaware Art Museum, which first opened in 1938. Entrances are located at both ends of the Grand Hall. The North entrance, surrounded by the installation of Dale Chihuly’s Persian Window, leads to a paved terrace and a view of the Copeland Sculpture Garden. The South entrance looks onto scenic Kentmere Parkway. The floors are hardwood and the ceiling is very high. The works of art on view in Fusco Hall are rotated on a regular basis. This sophisticated social |
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North Terrace
The North Terrace faces the brick façade of the Museum’s entrance and leads into Catherine A. Fusco Grand Hall. Additionally, it looks over the Copeland Sculpture Garden, including works by important contemporary sculptors like Tom Otterness and George Rickey, and a horizon of magnificent trees. Tenting is available for this venue, perfect for receptions, cocktail parties, and seated dinners. The North Terrace can be rented alone or jointly with Catherine A. Fusco Grand Hall. When they are utilized together, the number of guests will determine which space will be used for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and which for the seated dinner. The North Terrace accommodates 400 standing guests or 250 for a seated dinner.
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Chihuly Bridge
The Chihuly Bridge extends along Dale Chihuly’s entrance-framing installation Persian Window and overlooks Catherine A. Fusco Grand Hall. Guests will be face-to-face with several brightly colored glass sculptures, called Persians by the artist, which come alive with sunlight or track lighting and contribute to the social atmosphere. The Chihuly Bridge offers a unique venue for a small seated dinner. This space accommodates 30 for a seated dinner. |
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East Court
The East Court is located on the first floor of the Museum, adjoining Galleries 8, 9, and 10. The floors are hardwood, and a Steinway Concert Grand piano is available. A floating staircase near the center leads to the second floor. The colorful geometric shapes of Rome II and gentle shifting of the ceiling-hung Black Crescent create a sense of movement. This highlights the social atmosphere of the East Court, perfect for a reception, cocktail party, High Tea, or intimate seated dinner. The East Court accommodates 200 standing guests or 90 for a seated dinner. |
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The Delaware Art Museum is now accepting reservations for weddings for 2010 and beyond. Click here to read more about our Wedding Package.
The Museum’s on-site caterer, Sodexo, offers a wide variety of food, beverages, and more. Click on the below links for more information and menus.
The Delaware Art Museum is available year-round for corporate meetings Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and social events seven days a
week from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
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All event-planning arrangements are handled on-site by our in-house event team, and all food and beverage services are handled exclusively by our catering partner, Sodexo, featuring their award-winning Executive Chef.
Fees determined according to the number of guests expected and gallery access desired. Corporate meeting (daytime) fees are based on an eight-hour event, and evening event fees are based on a four-hour event. Additional hours are available with advance notice at $5.00 per person per hour.
Galleries can be open for two hours during evening events. Tents are permitted and will be arranged by the on-site staff. The Museum is accessible to people with disabilities.
The Museum’s Manager of Events can suggest table linens, flower arrangements, music, and other elements to make your events exceptional. |
For more information, please contact:
Liz Derosier
Sodexo General Manager
Direct line: 302.351.8530
E-mail: lderosier@delart.org
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