Venue Rental

Gallery

Photography Policy

PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, AND FILMING (DEFINED AS ANY USE OUTSIDE OF PERSONAL)

• Photography of a non-personal nature (e.g. advertisements) or portrait, bridal, or other personal-event photography are not allowed without written permission of the Museum.
• Please complete our request for professional or commercial photography form at least one month in advance of your desired visit. Professional or commercial photography will be approved on a case-by-case basis and may incur fees for use of facilities and staff time.
• The Museum reserves the right to deny permission to photograph on its premises. Unauthorized reproduction is an infringement of United States copyright law.

Venue Rental Details & Pricing

For venue details and availability please fill out the form below or contact:

Taylor Naragon, Fundraising & Events Associate
828.253.3227 ext. 114
tnaragon@ashevilleart.org

Event Inquiry

Event Policies

All event rental clients must abide by the following policies:

• Vendors – Catering, equipment rentals, entertainment, photography/videography, florals, decoration, and other services must be arranged through the Asheville Art Museum approved vendors list. Asheville Art Museum reserves the right to approve all equipment and decoration rentals.
• Alcohol – All alcohol must be purchased through the Asheville Art Museum. No exceptions will be made.
• Event planning – The Asheville Art Museum Venue Manager is not a replacement for a professional event planner or any event vendors. Professional event planners are strongly encouraged and numerous local planners are highlighted on the vendor list.
• Decorations and open flame – Client may not affix any article, drill holes, use nails, screws, or staples in ceilings, floors, woodwork, and doors in the Asheville Art Museum. Nails, duct tape, glue, staples, etc. is strictly prohibited. No confetti, streamers, balloons, glitter, petals, fog machines or live flame are allowed under any circumstances. All candles must be battery operated.
• Fundraising events – Fundraising for any organization other than the Asheville Art Museum is strictly prohibited.
• Smoking/vaping – Smoking or vaping on Museum property by client, vendor, or guests is strictly prohibited and fines will be charged to client for any violation during the event.
• Art displayed and exhibitions – The Asheville Art Museum presents a robust schedule of engaging exhibitions featuring American art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Exhibitions routinely change, sometimes unexpectedly. Specific exhibitions or works are not guaranteed to be displayed for any event. No changes to exhibitions will be made for an event.