Looking in through the outside door of the Art Center Cafe

The 950-square-foot cafe, designed by Richard Meier, has a curved glass wall looking out onto the courtyard and Maytag Reflecting Pool. This space is ideal for formal suppers, rehearsal dinners, birthday dinners, or other intimate events. The courtyard and Maytag Reflecting Pool can be used as an elegant cocktail space or memorable way to serve dessert underneath the stars, when weather allows, without additional cost.

The courtyard features lit trees, a granite reflecting pool, and the iconic sculpture, “Man and Pegasus” (1949) by Carl Milles. It is surrounded by the architecture of Eliel Saarinen, I. M. Pei, and Richard Meier.

Rental Details

Capacity

Plated or Buffet Style: 50 people
Cocktail Style: 75 people

Rental Fee

The rental fee for the Café & Courtyard spaces is $3,000.

All rentals include set up and tear down of rental equipment, security, and maintenance. Additional items may be rented by the Art Center on behalf, and at the expense, of the client. These fees do not include food and beverage or any outside rental needs, such as tables, chairs, and linens. Fees are subject to change.

Café & Courtyard Photo Gallery

The Art Center cafe presented by la mie. A room with lots of windows overlooking the Art Center courtyard. Black tables and chairs are set up next to the food counter and display case.
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Reflecting Pool of the Bookey Family Courtyard
Art Center courtyard prepared for a wedding reception
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Take a virtual tour of the café at the Art Center.

Interested? Contact Senior Events Manager Grace Abbe.
Email Grace