Atlanta Contemporary

Atlanta Contemporary, located at 535 Means St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, offers a unique and versatile event space with a total of 30,000 square feet of flexible event spaces. Here is a detailed description of its meeting, conference, and event facilities:

Meeting and Event Facilities

Total Meeting Space: 30,000 sq. ft.

Function Rooms:

• Lobby:

• Capacity: Up to 400 for cocktails or 200 for seated events.
• Features: Contemporary design, large glass windows, built-in bar, and access to Atlanta Contemporary’s gallery exhibitions.

• Lecture Hall:

• Capacity: Up to 400 for cocktails or 200 for seated events.
• Features: Light-filled space, built-in projector, podium, and stage.

• Pavilion:

• Capacity: 500 standing, 400 cocktail, 350 seated (no dance floor).
• Features: Flexible area easily accessed from any part of the interior facility, includes electricity and interior space.

• Studio Artist Courtyard:

• Capacity: 300 standing and 150 seated.
• Features: Perfect for small receptions, provides a stunning backdrop for stand-up receptions, ceremonies, seated dinners, or dancing.

Amenities and Services

• AV Capabilities: Available, including built-in projector in the Lecture Hall.

• Furniture: Available, including 8 six-foot banquet tables and 100 lecture-style chairs.

• Internet Access: Available.

• Lighting: Available, including the ability to bring your own.

• Other Decor: Available, including the ability to bring your own.

• Table Linens: Available, including the ability to bring your own.

• Wheelchair Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

• Loading Dock: Available.

• Alcohol and Catering:

• Alcohol: Atlanta Contemporary holds an on-premise liquor license. Bar packages start as a per-person consumption fee. No off-site alcohol is permitted.
• Catering: While Atlanta Contemporary has a list of preferred vendors, outside catering is allowed with a $1,500 fee to properly train the chosen caterer to interact with the space and artwork.

Event Policies

• Exclusive Use: There is a minimum base rental fee of $5,000 for exclusive use of the venue during hours when the galleries are open to the public. Additional access time is billed at $300 per hour if available and arranged.

• Event End Time: Events must end by 1 AM, including break down.

• Parking: Complimentary self-serve parking is available, accommodating up to 57 cars.

Atlanta Contemporary is well-suited for a wide range of events, including weddings, private events, cocktail receptions, performances, filming, and photoshoots. Its unique spaces can easily transition for weather contingencies, making it an ideal choice for both indoor and outdoor events[5].