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Art Works is no longer hosting wedding reception or weddings. We have changed our focus to concentrate on our mission of providing art, workspace and exhibits for the Richmond community.

Thank you for considering us for your event. We have enjoyed all the weddings and receptions that we have hosted over the years.

Best of Luck,

Art Works

  • Black-owned
  • Asian-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Native American-owned
  • Pacific Islander-owned
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,200

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Art Works

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Annie Sent on 06/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Grateful for their flexibility!

Albert from ArtWorks has been so lovely to work with throughout our wedding planning process. When we made the decision to move our reception due to COVID-19, he was so accommodating and helpful. We are grateful and can't wait for our celebration at ArtWorks in May 2021!
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User3478681 Sent on 05/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The blend of space, location, and design made ArtWorks perfect for our wedding reception. Guests could dance, chat, or browse local artists' studios around the venue. The staff is flexible and knowledgeable. Despite our stress, Albert kept a laid-back, "We've got you!" attitude the whole way through, enduring our visits and our impromptu dance practice in the main gallery. They have several tables and chairs on hand and there was plenty of room for our 130 guests. Our reception looked gorgeous, access for older guests was a snap, and we were able to have an ice cream truck, too! I would absolutely book there again for another large occasion.
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Breck Sent on 07/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Art works was great leading up to the wedding as well as the day of the wedding. They were around the entire wedding to help with anything we needed.
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Laura Sent on 11/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I loved working with Artworks, from the first meeting throughout the entire experience, I never once hesitated and I am glad I did not! The vendor list was helpful and the staff is phenomenal!!! Plus you save tons on decoration cause they provide the art, the lights and the white globes! I cannot praise the venue enough! One thing to note is I had 17 tables in the large gallery and I think that might be about the maximum, so if you are planning many more than 170 for a seated dinner, it might start to get tight if you want a dance floor too! But it was perfect for our size group, and even with 170 there was still plenty of room for a bar, buffett, dancing and a whole dessert table, plus a photobooth! I am even trying to convince my boss to do a holiday party there sometime cause I loved the venue so much! An added bonus is that your guests have time to look at the galleries while you are taking pictures after the ceremony! I had two out-of-towners that want to come back to purchase art!!! Top notch service!!!
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Brika Sent on 11/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome venue. Awesome people. They were really helpful and welcoming. I had a concern about renovations affecting my wedding and they were right on it. They even provided recommendations for catering and other resources that we readily used and were fabulous.

*Side note: they give you the cutest swag bag when you sign the contract with them and you might even get a hug from the owner. They're great.
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Brigid Sent on 09/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This was the perfect place to have our wedding. Our guests loved looking at all the galleries during the reception. The staff was always responsive and helpful with all of my questions and requests. It was a little different, but very engaging atmosphere.
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Lauren Sent on 12/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Art Works staff were very helpful, and the venue was beautiful. As a first time bride, I felt that the suggestions they made concerning decorating were incredibly helpful.
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Ronnie Sent on 05/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This venue was a great choice for Ben and I. Having the artwork for our guest to look at was an added pleasure. Glenda and the gang were great to work with.
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Aimee Sent on 12/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
After visiting Art Works for the first time, we knew this was the place! The staff is very helpful, friendly, and flexible. They offer different sized packages to fit weddings and other special events of all types. The package we chose was just right for us and included table set up/disassembly, some decorations, parking, kitchen for the caterers, ample space, and more. Prior to the event, the staff is always ready to answer any questions or concerns and they respond in a very timely manner. They provide you with lists of vendors they have worked with before to help you out, but you are also welcome to use outside vendors as well. They allow you and your vendors to set up the day before your event and day of if your event is later in the day. They can even help you plan out where tables, etc. need to go and you are always welcome to stop by during their normal business hours to plan things out. Because of certain specifications of the venue, a liquor license is not required for certain events. We did not need one and we found this to be very helpful; we only needed to provide qualified bar tenders, which we were able to acquire from our caterer. During your event, the different galleries are open, so, if you have a cocktail hour or if guests arrive early, they are welcome to view the different art work and keep themselves entertained instead of sitting at a table and waiting. Overall, it was a very pleasurable experience and wonderful people to work with!
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Shannon Sent on 10/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
By far, Art Works was the easiest, most helpful venue to work with on my wedding day! They were very responsive with any question I had, and anytime I asked if I could do something their answer was "yes!" They were the most laid back venue. There were no restrictions on which vendors or caterers I could use. They let me bring in decorations, alcohol, etc. starting the weekend before the event, which helped me immensely, because I don't think I could have gotten all of those items to the venue the day before or the day of. They have many different package options to suit your every need. I was very pleased and have already recommended them to a few people. Talk about easy and stress free!
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Awards

12

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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Looking for that venue with a different look and edge? Art Works is a great alternative to the same ole same ole venue. Great Space and Great People to work with!

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Art Works has a fantastic staff and is a beautiful venue for an event or wedding reception! Who wouldn't want to be surrounded by fantastic artwork?!

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Art Works frequently asked questions

Art Works includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Art Works for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Art Works offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Art Works offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Art Works offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Art Works offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Tables
Art Works is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in value, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in average response time.
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