Dayton Art Institute
The Dayton Art Institute provides a unique backdrop for your special event. From corporate parties to weddings and concerts, the Art Institute offers a wide variety of beautiful space options.
Facility Rental Fees are based on a four-hour time period. The rental fees include use of the facility (space rented), all tables, up to 250 chairs, as well as security and facility personnel required by The Dayton Art Institute. You must be a member of The Dayton Art Institute to hold an event in the museum (see membership information for details). Those museum members that maintain the status of Jefferson Patterson Society, as well as the Circle levels of Renaissance Corporate Society, receive a 20% discount on rental fees. Corporations (for profit) wishing to hold business or social functions must be annual corporate members.For more information about rates and availability, contact Kevin Tunstall, at[email protected] or 937-512-0162.
Available Spaces:Shaw Gothic CloisterDuring business hours and after hours: sit down 250, cocktail 575
Hale CloisterDuring business hours and after hours: sit down 125, cocktail 215
Great HallAfter hours only: sit down 125, cocktail 300
RotundaAfter hours only: request information
NCR Renaissance AuditoriumDuring business hours and after hours: 500 seats, No food permitted
Private & Semi-Private Meeting SpacesRequest information
Facility Rental Fees are based on a four-hour time period. The rental fees include use of the facility (space rented), all tables, up to 250 chairs, as well as security and facility personnel required by The Dayton Art Institute. You must be a member of The Dayton Art Institute to hold an event in the museum (see membership information for details). Those museum members that maintain the status of Jefferson Patterson Society, as well as the Circle levels of Renaissance Corporate Society, receive a 20% discount on rental fees. Corporations (for profit) wishing to hold business or social functions must be annual corporate members.For more information about rates and availability, contact Kevin Tunstall, at[email protected] or 937-512-0162.
Available Spaces:Shaw Gothic CloisterDuring business hours and after hours: sit down 250, cocktail 575
Hale CloisterDuring business hours and after hours: sit down 125, cocktail 215
Great HallAfter hours only: sit down 125, cocktail 300
RotundaAfter hours only: request information
NCR Renaissance AuditoriumDuring business hours and after hours: 500 seats, No food permitted
Private & Semi-Private Meeting SpacesRequest information
Rental Rules & Regulations
The following rules & regulations must be observed when renting the museum:
The following rules & regulations must be observed when renting the museum:
- No smoking is permitted in the museum. Guests who wish to smoke must
do so outside the Rotunda entrance or in the Italian Cloister. - No food or drink is permitted in the art galleries or the Auditorium.
- No carry-in food or drink is permitted unless pre-authorized by event management.
- No open flames. Only smokeless, dripless candles are permitted in
the Cloisters and Great Hall and must be inside a fireproof container. - Décor: No helium balloons inside the museum; No Glitter, Sparkle, etc.
- Cakes: No ‘chocolate shavings’ on outside of cake.
- No birdseed or bubbles may be used on the premises.
- No adhesive tape or wire may be used to attach decorations to walls
or pillars. Pipe cleaners may be used to attach garlands to railings. - Tables, chairs, large decorations, musical equipment and any other
large items must be placed in the rented space under the supervision of
Security and only through the approved doorways. - No items may be set in any public areas of the museum during business hours.
- Flash photography is not permitted in the galleries.
- No art on display is to be moved or obstructed. Any items set up near artwork must be at least 4 feet from the art.
- Patrons shall be fully responsible for their children and their behavior.
- All equipment rental arrangements must be made by or cleared through the Special Events Department of The Dayton Art Institute.
- Do not advertise your event as being at The Dayton Art Institute
until you have a signed contract and cleared advertising with the
Marketing Department.
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