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Bridgeport Art Center

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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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Recommended by 92% of couples
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    Molly S. Married on 10/15/2022
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    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 Married on 08/09/2020
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    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!

    Bridgeport Art Center's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words, we truly appreciate it! We love to work with our wedding couples for their special day!
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    Marissa M. Married on 11/30/2019
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    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.
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1200 W 35th St Chicago, IL, 60609
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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, 4.5 in professionalism and 4.4 in value.

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