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Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum
Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Kridel Grand Ballroom
Mark Building
Mark Building
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
Fred & Suzanne Fields Sunken Ballroom
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
E.H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall
Mark Building
Mark Building

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Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum

About

An artistic ceremony and reception venue in Portland, Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum will enhance your wedding with details only this cultural landmark can provide. Located in the heart of Portland’s downtown Park Blocks, The Portland Art Museum offers multiple elegant event rooms, allowing couples a unique event experience.

Facilities and Capacity
There are seven incredible spaces to choose from and each brings its own rich architecture and artistic features. Couples can enjoy a variety of spaces, including the Kridel Grand Ballroom, accommodating even the largest of wedding receptions with a seated capacity of 560 guests; the Evan H. Roberts Sculpture Mall, a unique and vibrant outdoor setting, seating 500; and the soft pastel palette of the Fred and Suzanne Fields Ballroom with 220 guests. Additional spaces and services can be added to the reception or ceremony venue to create a comprehensive wedding package.

Services Offered
Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum, with its spacious ballrooms and sculpture mall, wants to help couples make the most out of their special day. A professional event production team, and list of exclusive caterers, stand ready to help you host your event. In addition, they provide the following services:

  • Audio equipments
  • Bridal suite
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Event rental
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Prefered vendors
  • Tables

Take a virtual tour of our event spaces with this link:

http://www.pam.to/truetour

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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?

$5,300

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

$5,300

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?

$5,300

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

$5,300

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

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?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum

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N Sent on 05/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Portland Art Museum is a pleasure! The venue is easily one of the prettiest in the city, and my clients love having the different spaces to choose from. The venue is maintained perfectly, the staff is responsive, flexible and accommodating and it is such a wonderful experience for guests. Kudos to Artful Venues!
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User1859165 Sent on 10/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Portland Art Museum (PAM) was great. Their communication and coordination was top notch. They had a team that helped plan out the event and provided the service level we wanted (not too much and not too little). This was one of the venues that had majority of the additional items included (such as chairs, tables, etc.) in the venue rental price. They also have lighting technicians that can help create the ambiance you want. The setting and surrounding areas are great for wedding photos. For what you get at this price range for a venue, PAM is one of the best values in our opinion.
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User895124 Sent on 08/10/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We had a perfect wedding here in the sunken ballroom. The room was beautiful and everyone had a blast!
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Gretchen Sent on 08/07/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Our reception was held in the Fields Sunken Ballroom at the Portland Art Museum. It is a beautiful and unique space with neutral decor that can suit any color palate. The staff there were very helpful and professional and created an incredible setting for our reception.
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Eleni Sent on 03/01/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
We had a large wedding for 450 guests. The cocktail hour took place in the Sunken Ballroom and the sit down dinner and dancing took place in the Kridel Grand Ballroom. Everything was impeccable. This is a warm, beautiful venue and the contact people in sales and production were outstanding. It may have been a little difficult deciphering the add-ons on the final bill, but in the end, it was worth it. Even with the number of people, it felt open and easy to navigate around the ballroom. Perfect venue for this large, dreamy, romantic winter wedding!
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Isabelle Sent on 09/12/2012
4.8 out of 5 rating
We loved having our wedding here in their sunken ballroom. All of our guests had a great time and were impressed with the building. WE were especially impressed with the lighting. Greg Muhr, the events production manager there, is awesome and provided the exact ambiance we wanted. I could not stop looking around the ballroom in awe.

The only downside is that if there is a simultaneous wedding happening in the ballroom above, those guests will use the only set of elevators located in the foyer. The foyer is right outside of the sunken ballroom and usually where cocktail hour is held for the lower ballroom events. When the upstairs guests enter, it is distracting and loud. Make sure you are on top of your event planners to enforce a quiet entry.
Heather
Heather Sent on 09/09/2019
4.6 out of 5 rating

Lovely space

We had our reception in the Sunken Ballroom and it was phenomenal. The space is lovely and perfect for weddings, and the staff was very warm and accommodating. The option to let your guests wander through the art gallery for part of the event was such a cool added bonus that was much appreciated by our guests. I would highly recommend this space!
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User1450774 Sent on 11/09/2013
4.3 out of 5 rating
This was a wonderful venue. While pricey (the most expensive place we looked at), it was definitely worth it. Our guests loved the fact that we opened up a floor of the museum during the reception and the space provided awesome fodder for photos. The staff was always very helpful and prompt in answering our many questions.
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Nundhini Sent on 09/24/2008
4 out of 5 rating
The venue was great. We had our ceremony and reception in the Kridel Grand Ballroom. The lighting staff was great at making the huge space seem more intimate. The room really changes with different lighting choices. We had only 130 people and it did not seem cavernous (which was my fear). they also have creative ways of minimizing the stage so that it was not noticeable at all.
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User1304770 Sent on 08/27/2013
3 out of 5 rating
I have somewhat mixed feelings about the Portland Art Museum. Our wedding reception there was a dream - absolutely beautiful. Their staff can do anything you want them to do. The catch: a number of things that we would have thought were part of the fee (which is a hefty fee) turned out to have additional charges. Using anything but fluorescent lights? Several extra hundred dollars (to use their built-in lighting system). Using the kitchen there? It might or might not be available depending on whether another event is taking place at the same time (and something was). I found the events office to be pretty unsympathetic when I expressed surprise at these additional fees. I have organized events at other venues around Portland that did not present the extra charges, or that had the prices spelled out more in advance. That being said, the reception was truly spectacular, and we were so happy with everything in the end! We just paid much more than we had thought we would (eek).
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Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum frequently asked questions

Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Artful Venues at the Portland Art Museum is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.4 in flexibility and 4.3 in value.
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