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 will reopen in January 2011.

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 Meetings & Educational Events

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. Fee assessed on an individual basis. Three hour minimum.Fee: $60--$100 per hour.

CustodialAll events that take place outside of regular museum hours and involve food and/or beverage service require a custodian. Fee: $75

Coat CheckOptional service. Based on availability. Fee: $100 per 100 guests

Audiovisual TechnicianAll events that involve slides, films or visual presentations require the use of an audiovisual technician. Fee: $50 per hour

GalleriesOptional service. Allow your guests to view our permanent collection and special exhibitions during your event. Fee assessed on an individual basis. Three 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

M. Smith Griffith Grand HallThis generous space features maple paneling and gray terrazzo floors as well as sweeping views of the Willson Sculpture Garden.

Capacity: 296 guests seated; 500+ guests reception

Number of Guests1 to 100101 to 200201 to 300301 to 500500+

Rental Fee$800$1000$1600$2000$2400

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.

Capacity: 125 guests seated; 175 guests seated ceremony; 225 guests reception

* 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 six-hour event contract.

Number of Guests1 to 100101 to 225

Rental Fee$400$600

M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumIf you are hosting a performance or multimedia event, the 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.

Capacity: 200 guests

Number of Guests1 to 200

Rental Fee$400

Education CenterThe Education Center offers floor-to-ceiling views of UGA’s East Campus. This space is the perfect venue for a reception, small luncheon or informal meeting.

Capacity: 45 guests seated; 80 guests reception

Number of Guests1 to 100

Rental Fee$250

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Rental Facilities Weddings & Special Events

M. Smith Griffith Grand HallThis generous space features maple paneling and gray terrazzo floors as well as sweeping views of the Willson Sculpture Garden.

Capacity: 296 guests seated; 500+ guests reception

Number of Guests1 to 100101 to 200201 to 300301 to 500500+

Rental Fee*$800$1000$1600$2000$2400

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.

Capacity: 125 guests seated; 175 guests seated ceremony; 225 guests reception

Number of Guests1 to 100101 to 225

Rental Fee*$400$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 six-hour event contract.

Event Spaces Additional ServicesAfter-hours SecurityAll events that take place outside of regular muse-um 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. Fee assessed on an individual basis. Three hour minimum.Fee: $60--$100 per hour.

CustodialAll events that take place outside of regular museum hours and involve food and/or beverage service require a custodian. Fee: $75

Coat CheckOptional service. Based on availability. Fee: $100 per 100 guests

GalleriesOptional service. Allow your guests to view our permanent collection and special exhibitions dur-ing your event. Fee asessed on an individual basis. Three 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 opportunity in the galleries. They will answer ques-tions and give more information about the museum and our special exhibitions. Based on availability.Fee: $150 per 100 guests

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 300301 to 500500+

Package Fee*$1200$1400$2000$2400$2800

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 to 500500+

Package Fee*$1600$1800$2400$2800$3200

Brunch & Lunch This package is offered between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and includes the rental of either the Education Center or the Willson Sculpture Gar-den for up to 40 guests. Sunday gallery access may require additional security. Package Fee: $500

*An additional 10% of the package fee is accrued for each hour exceeding the eight-hour event contract.

Rental Packages

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University of Georgia departments and nonprofit organizations with 501c(3) status receive a 50% discount on regular facility-rental fees. University departments must use a departmental account number in order to receive this dicount.

Members of the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art receive a 20% discount on regular facility-rental fees.

Book your event for the first six months of our opening year (February–July 2011) and receive a 15% 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