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Nestled in the heart of Broad Ripple, the Indianapolis Art Center offers a uniquely intimate backdrop to those searching for imaginative weddings, extravagant celebrations, and fanciful receptions. Explore our building’s renowned Michael Graves design, delve into our award-winning art exhibitions, and wander through our dazzling ArtsPark with friends and family who will make your night unforgettable. Most importantly, lose yourself in the moment while we orchestrate every detail to create the experience you’ve dreamed of. At the Indianapolis Art Center, we are proud to offer customizable set-ups for an event that is uniquely YOU!

The Art Center’s campus includes:

-The Marilyn K. Glick School of Art, a 40,000 square-foot facility designed by renowned architect Michael Graves. The building houses 11 state-of-the-art studios, three public art galleries, a 218-seat auditorium, and a library.

-ArtsPark, a gorgeous nine-acre outdoor creativity and sculpture garden that includes public art and a riverfront deck overlooking the White River.

Our services include pre-event consulting, event set-up and tear down as well as a limited supply of 6-ft banquet tables, 5-ft round tables, cocktail tables, and black padded chairs. There are no hidden fees, no food and beverage minimums and no surprises. The rental cost is all-inclusive and gives you access to the entire campus as a completely customizable venue.


Please contact us at events@indplsartcenter.org or call 317.255.2464 for more information.

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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?

$2,750

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?

$1,000

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

$700

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

12

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of The Indianapolis Art Center

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Matthew Sent on 05/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Megan and staff were so helpful and the IAC went our of there way to make our day perfect!
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Tish Sent on 07/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This was the perfect space for our dream wedding! Their staff was exceptionally friendly and accomadating and the grounds absolutely gorgeous!!!
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Lindsay Sent on 05/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Venue is gorgeous and offers a wonderful outdoor space. Little decor required with all of the natural beauty and art. Megan is fabulous to work with. Jessie with Mills Catering is highly recommended as well. They both worked together to handle all of the set-up, rentals, and last minute details. The weather put a last minute change in our plans and they made it work flawlessly!
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Stacy Sent on 10/29/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding venue at the indianapolis arts center was amazing. it was very reasonably priced and the grounds couldn't have been more perfect. They were very professional and accommodating even though we ran behind. Thank you!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 03/16/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue, great staff and location!
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Phoebe Sent on 12/03/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
The beautiful grounds of the Art Center provided the perfect backdrop to our wedding ceremony and reception. Our wedding was pretty large (250 people) and the guests loved the various areas on the ground they could wander around to. It was a magical night and the Art Center staff, specifically Megan, worked so hard to make sure the plans were seamless and they communicated well with the various vendors. While it did end up sprinkling, the guests barely noticed. It was the perfect day and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out!
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Perry Sent on 10/08/2013
4.7 out of 5 rating
Great outdoor venue -
professional staff to work with with great ideas
rather limited catering options, but Hoaglin is fantastic
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User2309762 Sent on 09/10/2015
3.4 out of 5 rating
The Art Center was a great venue for our ceremony and reception. The outdoor area was very pretty, and we received many compliments from guests about the location. Most of the Art Center staff was also very friendly and helpful. However, our main contact/day of coordinator was not so much. There was a change in staff from when we booked the Art Center to when we had our wedding. This caused a lack of consistency in what we were told was/wasn't allowed from our initial meeting to a meeting a couple of weeks before the wedding. Needless to say, this was quite stressful. Our main contact/day of coordinator was rude and seemed angry towards some of my family who had volunteered to set up/tear down decorations on the morning of and after the wedding. In addition, I didn't see her at all on the actual wedding day. I thought a "day of coordinator" would be of more help throughout the wedding itself.
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User2639564 Sent on 06/08/2016
0.5 out of 5 rating
The venue is absolutely gorgeous- every little detail inside and outside was exactly what i had pictured for my wedding in May and my wedding photos turned our gorgeous. HOWEVER I regret ever spending a dime on this venue. The wedding coordinator was terribly rude and offered poor customer service. I paid a high price for the venue and got treated with little respect on top of being charged extra for every little thing I needed- the venue is inflexible and stingy. It seemed like my requests and questions were more of a nuisance to the wedding coordinator. Additionally, I was promised many things for the wedding day, and found out later most of the promises were not followed through with by the wedding coordinator. Don't be fooled into thinking they will value you as the bride/groom- once they receive your deposit for half the total price, the true colors of laziness and annoyance will come out. I will never recommend this place to any bride due to the unnecessary stress and disrespect I received.
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The Indianapolis Art Center frequently asked questions

The Indianapolis Art Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Indianapolis Art Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
  • Waterfront
The Indianapolis Art Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Indianapolis Art Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Indianapolis Art Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Indianapolis Art Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The Indianapolis Art Center is recommended by 85% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in average response time, 4.3 in flexibility, 4.3 in value, 4.2 in quality of service and 4.1 in professionalism.
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