Gallery rentals

We have many requests for the use of our facility for special events.  The Library Arts Center’s spacious galleries are a wonderful backdrop for events such as annual meetings, parties, showers & other events.

SCHEDULING

Call the Library Arts Center to find out more about the types of events our facility may accommodate.  The facility may not be rented out during gallery hours:  Tues.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Sat. 10am-2pm OR when the Arts Center is between exhibits. 

Keep in mind that space availability largely depends on the nature of our exhibits.  For instance, if the gallery is filled with 3-D sculptures or other works of art, it would be difficult to accommodate a sit-down dinner.  The gallery can typically accommodate from 30-80 people, depending on the nature of the room set-up.

RENTAL FEE

$75.00 Flat Fee, plus $15/hr. for every hour of space use (including event set-up & clean-up)  A refundable security deposit of $100 is required at the time of booking.

Call the Arts Center at 603-863-3040 or email info@libraryartscenter.org with questions, or to schedule your event.

See our Gallery Use by an Outside Party Policies & Procedures for rental guidelines and restrictions by clicking the button below.

At this time, the Library Arts Center does NOT rent out its downstairs STUDIO classroom space for use by outside parties. 

Additional Options:  If the Library Arts Center is not available for use for your event at your desired time, we highly recommend the following venues:

Sugar River Bank Community Room – Function Room/Meeting Space – Downtown Newport

Salt Hill Pub, Newport – Downtown Newport – Indoor Function Room with Outdoor Patio Space 

The Greatful Dane Lodge – Event Venue – less than 5 minutes from downtown Newport