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BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER features two visually breathtaking event spaces: the SKYLINE LOFT and the SCULPTURE GARDEN GALLERY, both of which define raw urban elegance with architectural elements including timber construction, exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and unparalleled views.These open loft spaces are a blank canvas that can be transformed for any occasion that demands an exceptional setting.

The SKYLINE LOFT offers the city’s largest loft space: 18,500 square feet set against a backdrop of sweeping city views and the South branch of the Chicago River. This dramatic space features 120 linear feet of skylights and the original freight elevator - complete with tiered chandelier and a reclaimed penny bar - which transports guests up to the event space. The SKYLINE LOFT was named the “BEST NEW VENUE” by the Illinois Meetings and Events Magazine and is one of CRAIN’s Chicago Business’ “2016 Best Event Spaces.”

The SCULPTURE GARDEN GALLERY is showcased on the first floor with 12,000 square feet of transformable indoor space alongside an additional 3,000 square feet of covered outdoor space. Two sets of floor to ceiling glass French doors lead outside to original brick arches of the historic railway formerly used in the buildings distribution and manufacturing history. The reclaimed granite brick floor and ivy garden featuring stone, steel and stainless steel works of art sure to create conversation and admiration of guests.

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Reviews of Bridgeport Art Center

Danya
Danya Sent on 07/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most spectacular wedding venue!

This was the first venue my husband and I visited when we started our wedding venue search, and we were immediately sold. We visited several venues afterwards, but nothing compared to Bridgeport Art Center's Skyline Loft. It is absolutely stunning and so unique. Besides the space itself being perfect, the wedding team at Bridgeport Art Center is incredible. We worked with Claire, Eleanor, and Tania, and each one was amazing to work with. They were responsive, attentive, and flexible. No matter how many questions or requests we had leading up to our wedding, they were excited to answer them. After our walkthrough, with all of their planning and attention to detail, my husband and I knew we didn't have a single thing to worry about, and we were so right. On our wedding day, everything went better than we could've imagined, and that is thanks to this amazing team. We are so grateful we chose this venue, and we will forever recommend Skyline Loft!
Molly
Molly Sent on 12/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Most memorable & magical wedding venue!

After researching approximately 80 Chicago venues and touring 8, we landed on the Sculpture Garden at Bridgeport Art Center for our October 15, 2022 wedding and we are so incredibly happy we did. The ceremony space truly takes your breath away and the reception space is the perfect canvas for any vision. The staff was responsive the entire planning process, allowing us to stop by the space for additional tours and set up our walkthrough earlier than a couple weeks out. Eleanor was helpful in answering our questions and making sure we were able to bring every element to life. Working with Art of Imagination, experts on this space, really made our entire vision become reality. Our hotel block was at the Hilton Chicago and the Blackstone on Michigan avenue and it was easy to book a shuttle for our guests to and from the event space. We loved the location, the memorability of the space and the character it provided. The flow of the evening was perfect, the space is truly magical and our guests still comment on what a gorgeous venue we had. Book your wedding here!
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Danny Sent on 08/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Fit!

We absolutely loved Bridgeport Art Center! We rescheduled our wedding multiple times due to COVID-19, and we loved our final product. They helped ensure we had awesome vendors for our wedding day, and the space if gorgeous. We feel grateful that we got to spend our wedding in their sculpture garden, and we highly recommend them to anyone else!
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Sarah Sent on 04/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous, special space!

Skyline Loft is a gorgeous space for any special event. We had our wedding there in February -- our guests were blown away by the same things that we loved about it, namely, the incredible freight elevator (with a bar! and a chandelier!), the incredible view of the city, and the warmth of the space. The BAC team was very easy to work with, as well. We're grateful for our lovely day at Skyline!
Eliana
Eliana Sent on 04/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Sculpture Garden Wedding

We had our wedding here in the Sculpture Garden space and wow! What a fantastic space! We loved that the garden area was covered so we weren’t worried about rain but still had the outdoor feel. We used the garden area for the ceremony and it was a perfect space. In general, Bridgeport Art Center is fantastic for making it your own – as over the top or as minimal as you’d like! The architecture and industrial feel is the perfect backdrop for whatever else you want to do with the space. Kate and the rest of the team there took great care of us. We would recommend Bridgeport Art Center to any couple getting married!
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Marissa Sent on 12/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Unique Wedding Venue

We used the Skyline Loft at Bridgeport Art Center and it was such a unique venue to have for our wedding reception. The venue is in great condition, has amazing views of the city, encompassed a warehouse style and has unique characteristics like their freight elevator that takes guests up to the Skyline Loft and you can have a bar on it. Would highly recommend.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 04/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue!

Amazingly beautiful but hard to get in to
Annelise
Annelise Sent on 10/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating

This place is absolutely MAGICAL!

This venue is stunning, and your guests ride up in a giant vintage elevator with a chandelier that you can put a bar into. The architecture and wooden lofted feel is so beautiful that outside of some lighting and candles, you really don't need to do much in terms of production. Also great place if you want to do ceremony/reception on site; it was super easy. Highly recommend!
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Tom Sent on 11/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding at the Sculpture Garden was everything we hoped for and more. It is such a beautiful and unique venue - from the moment we stepped inside at our first walk-through, we knew it was the perfect venue for us.

VenueLogic was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning process and when it came time for the big day we had no worries as we knew we were in good hands. The bar was set up so perfectly - they set up one long bar with 5 bartenders. This ensured that our guests were not waiting in any lines when they needed a drink, and we loved that. Additionally, the bar staff was all top-notch and extremely professional.

VenueLogic was also very accommodating with us as far as putting together the perfect drink package. They had no problems with our substitution requests and even let us bring in our favorite beer since they did not carry it.

We could not imagine having our wedding anywhere else. To anyone looking for their venue, we highly recommend Bridgeport Art Center for not only its beauty but also for the wonderful management and staff.
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Meagan Sent on 12/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
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Bridgeport Art Center frequently asked questions

Bridgeport Art Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Bridgeport Art Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Bridgeport Art Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Museum
Bridgeport Art Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bridgeport Art Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Bridgeport Art Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Get Ready Rooms
Bridgeport Art Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Bridgeport Art Center is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.5 in value.

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