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Foothills Art Center is a wedding and events venue situated in historic downtown Golden, Colorado. The venue offers the perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary art, with galleries that feature new art every 12 weeks. Foothills Art Center provides a unique wedding experience for you and your guests, with art that will leave a lasting impression and paint a perfect backdrop for your wedding celebration. The organization seeks to enrich the community through creative art exhibits, educational experiences and cultural excellence. Founded in 1968, the nonprofit organization is a member of the United States National Registry of Historic Buildings, with its main galleries housed in historic buildings dating back to the 19th century. The venue provides stunning spaces for your wedding ceremony and reception at an affordable price.
Facilities and Capacity
Foothills Art Center offers beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for your wedding ceremony and reception. The venue can accommodate up to 160 guests in its four event spaces. The main gallery is in the 19th century gothic-style church and Queen Anne-style manse, accommodating 75 seated guests or up to 250 for a cocktail reception. The main gallery is available for rental after 5 p.m. The wedding package at Foothills Art Center includes use of the galleries and access to the gardens. The new, secluded garden has two brick and flagstone stages available for outdoor ceremonies, and is wheelchair-accessible. The Sculpture Garden was designed by Saarinen Landscape Architecture, and provides a gorgeous backdrop for an outdoor celebration and photographs. The Sculpture Garden offers panoramic views of the Golden valley, and is also accessible via wheelchair. The wedding spaces are available every day of the week after 5 p.m.
Services Offered
Foothills Art Center provides the perfect space for your engagement party, bridal shower, elopement, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception. The venue has an open vendor policy, and allows outside vendors of your choosing to service your wedding. Foothills Art Center offers a range of services, including:
- Bridal suite
- Cocktail Tables
- Chairs
- Outside vendors
- Wireless Internet
- Liability insurance
As of November 1st, 2021 the new secluded garden will no longer be included in our rentals.
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- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
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- Art Gallery
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Outside Vendors
- Wifi
- Chairs
- Lighting