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The Workhouse Arts Center offers three rental space(s)- The McGuire Woods Gallery, the Rizer Pavilion (seasonal), and The Vulcan Muse Gallery. .

The McGuire Woods Gallery is a 2,700 square foot space that makes an elegant backdrop for receptions, seated dinners or corporate events. The gallery features large windows, beautiful hardwood floors, an audio system and USB compatible projector. For a seated dinner, the gallery can accommodate 130 guests, and for a cocktail style event it can accommodate 200 guests.

The Vulcan Muse Gallery is located behind the Vulcan gallery. This space provides an intimate environment that is a great fit for business meetings, presentations and small lectures. The space can accommodate 50 quests. Included in the Vulcan Muse are a projector, screen and speakers.

The Rizer Pavilion is located on the 61,000-square foot quad which is at the center of the Workhouse campus. The seasonal pavilion tent is 5,000 square feet and can accommodate 300 guests. The tent has side panels that can be removed for an open-air event or closed in multiple configurations depending on the need. Within the tent there is lighting, a sound system and a stage.

Venue rental fees are based hourly on the gallery you choose to rent.

Here is the link to the rental page with some more information http://www.workhousearts.org/rentals/.

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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?

$250

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

$250

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?

$250

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

$250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Event Planning
Parking
Tables

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

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Historic Building
Museum

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?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Linens

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

Reviews of Workhouse Arts Center

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
4 reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Tess M. Sent on 05/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely recommend!

The space was great for out reception, guests loved looking at the art in the gallery during the cocktail hour. The event coordinator Jennifer, was amazing, so flexible and easy to work with. The space looked amazing, the provide tables and chairs as part of the rental also.
M
Antonio A. Sent on 07/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Workhouse Arts Center is a gem of a wedding and reception venue. They did a great job of making sure our wedding was stress-free. And, their event coordinator, Karen, did a great job of taking care of all of our wedding specifications. The venue itself has a ton of visual arts exhibits and artists, so our guest were able to walk around and explore before the ceremony and while waiting for our photo shoot to finish. Our wedding/reception was held in their main art gallery which provided a great backdrop for our day. And, the campus' architecture made for some great wedding photos.
Tsai
Tsai Sent on 01/04/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Historic space, artistic and friendly vibe, and affordable!

The Workhouse Arts Center is a unique historical, artistic space and a perfect fit for us. Aysha on the events team was wonderful to work with beginning to end. She was very responsive, enthusiastic, and helpful throughout the planning process. The space itself is flexible and has a lot of perks including tables and chairs included in price. We used two of the spaces in one night for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and it turned out beautifully! Thank you to Workhouse and the team for helping us create wonderful memories from our wedding!

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Workhouse Arts Center frequently asked questions

Workhouse Arts Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Tables
Workhouse Arts Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at Workhouse Arts Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Workhouse Arts Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Workhouse Arts Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Workhouse Arts Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Workhouse Arts Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Workhouse Arts Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Workhouse Arts Center is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in value, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.3 in professionalism.

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