Studio Gallery in Washington, DC, can be hired for receptions, dinners, fundraisers, conferences, lectures and workshops for up to 100 guests. The space is an art gallery at 2108 R Street NW, about two blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro station, with two exhibition floors and a sculpture garden behind the building.
Seminars and company events
The gallery rents its rooms for conferences, lectures, classes and workshops, as well as book signings, holiday parties and trunk shows. A smaller company gathering, a client reception or an evening talk suits the format, with art on the walls. Renters can also stage an art pop-up, bringing their own pedestals and easels to show work alongside the current exhibition. The gallery does not rent the space for art exhibitions by non-members.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding showers, receptions and dinners are on the list of events the gallery hosts, together with fundraisers. The upper and lower galleries can serve as separate zones for a welcome, a dinner and a gathering, and the rear garden adds an outdoor area behind the building. The gallery states that up to 100 guests can attend.
Rooms and capacities
The Upper Gallery measures 1,078 square feet and the Lower Gallery measures 948 square feet. Ceilings are 10 feet high. The Rear Garden is a sculpture garden behind the building. Capacity for the whole venue is up to 100 guests. The gallery does not state separate capacities per room or seated and standing figures, so confirm the layout you need when you ask.
There is one unisex restroom on the lower level, and it is not accessible for people with reduced mobility. Plan accordingly if your guest list includes wheelchair users.
Hours and staffing
Private events take place outside public gallery hours. From Wednesday to Saturday, rentals run from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, after the gallery closes to visitors. From Sunday to Tuesday, rentals can run from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Events must end by 11:00 pm, and cleanup may continue until midnight. Exceptions can sometimes be negotiated. A member of the gallery staff is on site from setup to close.
History and setting
Studio Gallery runs a program of rotating exhibitions on its two levels, with opening and closing receptions and evenings during the neighborhood's First Friday and Third Thursday art walks. Hosting your event here means sharing the building with current shows, which gives guests something to look at during a reception.
Getting there
The gallery is at 2108 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008, in the Dupont Circle area. The Dupont Circle Metro station is about two blocks away. Street parking is available nearby, as is a garage. For rental questions, the gallery director handles requests by phone or email.
