About

The Contemporary functions primarily as an exhibition space and capacity varies based on whether or not an exhibition is installed and how complicated the event needs are. During an exhibition we can comfortably accommodate an indoor seated dinner for 80-100 people, or a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception for up to 250 people. Between exhibitions (four times per year), the space is more flexible and can accommodate an indoor seated dinner for up to 200 people, or a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception for up to 450 people. Larger events can be accommodated by utilizing the outdoor spaces.

Because the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center is a public facility, we are only available for rental during non-public hours. Public hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Thursdays 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Saturdays 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sundays noon – 5:00 pm. The Contemporary is closed to the public on Mondays. Normal public hours do not apply when we are between exhibitions. Please fill out the inquiry form to check on availability of dates and times.

All rental fees are based on a 7 hour event including setup and breakdown. Additional hours are $300/hour. An additional fee may apply to event times after midnight and for holidays. Rental fees do not include staff time, security or bar package (if applicable).

Rental fees are based on the size of your group:

• 100 or fewer $1,800
• 101 – 200 $2,000
• 201 – 250 $2,200
• 251 – 350 $2,500

For groups larger than 350, the rental fee may vary due to the nature of the event.

Prices include use of approximately 20,000 square feet of the facility including indoor and outdoor spaces. If your event needs do not require use of the entire facility, please inquire about special room rental rates.

Please inquire about special rates for non-profits. Proof of non-profit status is required.

Deposits are required to secure the date of an event. A deposit of 50% of the rental fee is due upon signing of the rental contract. The balance of the rental fee is due 10 days prior to the event. A refundable $500 damage deposit is due 10 days prior to the event.

The Contemporary does not have a preferred caterer list. The renter may use any properly licensed and insured caterer. Proof of insurance must be supplied by the caterer prior to the event.

The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center has a liquor license therefore all alcoholic beverages must be provided through the Contemporary. We offer several bar packages with prices available upon request.

To check on availability, please download the Inquiry Form HERE and submit upon completion. (Note: you will need Acrobat Reader to do this; if you have an external e-mail such as g-mail or hotmail please save the form as instructed and submit to awolf@thecontemporary.org). Alana Wolf, Events Coordinator, will contact you within 3 business days. You may also submit the form via fax at 404.577.5856

Advanced reservations may be held for two weeks without obligation to book. First right of refusal will be granted to all reservations.

For information about our space, please download a facility information sheet and floor plan HERE.

Any questions can be directed to Alana Wolf, Event Coordinator, at awolf@thecontemporary.org or by calling 404-688-1970 x212.