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About

Atlanta Contemporary, located in the city's historic Westside corridor, is one of the premier contemporary art organizations in the Southeast. Built in the 1920s, our campus features a 30,000 square-foot former industrial warehouse with spacious and flexible event spaces and plenty of convenient parking. An urban pavilion, light-filled lobby, and lecture hall greet guests, who are mere steps away from our galleries and special exhibitions—an artful complement to your event.

Lobby + Lecture Hall + Resource Room

The lobby features contemporary design, large glass windows, built in bar, and access to Atlanta Contemporary’s gallery exhibitions. The lobby and lecture hall accommodates up to 400 for cocktails or 200 for seated events.

Lecture Hall

Semi-private space with flexible seating arrangements an ideal setting for functions of all kinds, including digital screenings, panel discussions, lunch & learns and live performances. The theater can seat 100 with our stage. Daytime rentals available during open to the public hours for up to 75 guests.

Outdoor Pavilion

This large, rustic, open space is perfect for outdoor events. Located at Atlanta Contemporary’s main entrance, this flexible area is easily accessed from any part of the interior facility. Accommodates 500 standing, 400 cocktail, 350 seated (no dance floor); includes electricity and interior space.

Studio Artist Courtyard

Perfect outdoor location for small receptions and is a nice companion to Atlanta Contemporary’s interior. The courtyard lends a stunning backdrop to small stand-up receptions, ceremony’s, seated dinners or dancing, accommodates 300 standing and 150 seated.

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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?

$4,000

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

$3,500

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?

$4,000

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

$3,500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

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
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
November
December

Reviews of Atlanta Contemporary

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User2513233 Sent on 01/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center was the perfect choice as a venue for my wedding. The building and outdoor pavilion was beautiful, and the staff was super helpful. They were also very up front about any charges, and available to answer all my questions.
Meghann
Meghann Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful October wedding

I loved working with the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, and our wedding turned out beautifully. What a hidden gem.
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Anna Sent on 08/20/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The ACAC was a GREAT place to have our wedding and reception. Our guests are still gushing over how unique and interesting the space was. Khadijah was the nicest and most amazing site coordinator to work with. You won't get better service and value anywhere else. I highly recommend it.
Christina
Christina Sent on 10/23/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable, unique and lovely

The Atlanta Contemporary is a beautiful and historic space, and it was perfect for us as an art-loving couple. Working with the venue was very straightforward and easy and all the guests enjoyed the experience of the wedding. Barely any decor was needed because the raw environment itself was already so special. We couldn’t have chosen a better spot for our special day.
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Maggie Sent on 10/22/2019
4.4 out of 5 rating

ACAC is a great venue

ACAC has the benefit of having both indoor and outdoors spaces. There was a change in staff halfway through our planning process, but luckily the coordinator that we worked with during our wedding was very accommodating and responsive. The venue gave us a great, modern space that was the perfect size for our guest count (about 110).
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 11/18/2012
4.4 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Venue! Love the facility and the location. We were able to have a very unique wedding event that flowed from the ceremony on the front pavillion, to cocktail hour inside the gallery, to dinner on the back pavillion, to dancing into the night back inside the gallery. Guests commented on the great flow of the night. I was happy to have worked with a wedding planner hired separately than the venue coordinator so as to supplement the day-of services. Great overall experience!
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Awards

6

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Six Hearts Photography Six Hearts Photography Wedding Photographers

The ACAC has got the be one of the hippest places to get married. An art museum with so many photo opportunities, we love every chance we get to photograph here.

Robot Booth Robot Booth Photo Booths

One of the coolest venues in Atlanta, the end.

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Atlanta Contemporary frequently asked questions

Atlanta Contemporary includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
Atlanta Contemporary includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Atlanta Contemporary includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Atlanta Contemporary for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Atlanta Contemporary offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Atlanta Contemporary offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Atlanta Contemporary offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Atlanta Contemporary offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Atlanta Contemporary is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.5 in flexibility.
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