The Art of Events
Whether you want the backdrop of your wedding or corporate soiree to be traditional or contemporary, the Crocker Art Museum is the perfect canvas for your event. The Museum offers a flawless combination of vintage and modern, with four distinct event spaces that can accommodate guest lists of all sizes. To reach our events team, simply fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Weddings
Your wedding is your masterpiece. Let the Crocker be your canvas.
Corporate
Looking for the perfect spot for a corporate retreat, holiday party, or fabulous cocktail soiree? The Crocker is the perfect location for your next event.
Ballroom
- Opulent details from floor to ceiling, including authentic furnishings
- Adds the perfect Old World elegance to any event
- Guests have the unique opportunity to enter through the historic stairs, exclusively available for after-hour private events
- 2,900 square feet of usable space. Capacity is 300 standing, 200 theater style, or 120 banquet style.
- Gorgeous, carved, hardwood doors serve as the backdrop for wedding ceremonies
Courtyard
- Versatile space situated between the historic and modern buildings
- Unique water feature
- Flexibility for custom lighting to enhance your event
- 7,750 square feet of useable space. Capacity is 1,500 standing, 1,100 theater style, or 400 banquet style.
E. Kendell Davis Courtyard
- Open space with trees and grass create a park-like feel
- Flexibility for custom lighting to enhance your event
- Perfect for an al fresco dinner party or ceremony
- 5,500 square feet of useable space. Capacity is 1,100 standing, 600 theater style, or 360 banquet style.
Friedman Court
- A clean, modern space with two-story windows
- Beautiful, black marble flooring that accents any event design
- Surrounded by stunning artwork
- High ceilings
- 4,000 square feet of useable space. Capacity is 500 standing, 400 theater style, or 300 banquet style.
Event guidelines
Please download our Facility Use Policy for complete rental information.
Frequently asked questions
Do you allow commercial photography?
Yes. Please see our commercial photography information sheet and contact the Events Department. We typically require two weeks’ notice for any photo shoots.
What types of events are prohibited?
We do not allow partisan political events, social events for minors including proms, events at which monetary donations are collected onsite, or events at which silent or live auctions occur.
How late is the Museum available to rent?
All rentals must conclude by 12 AM.
Is there a noise ordinance?
E. Kendall Davis Courtyard amplified sound must conclude by 9:55 PM on weekdays and 10:55 PM on weekends.
Do you allow outside vendors?
Yes, we allow our clients to bring in any vendor they choose. We ask that if the vendors have not done an event here in the past that they come in for a walk through of the event spaces. The only vendor that must be used is our exclusive caterer Supper Club.
Can you rent the galleries?
Yes! We love when clients want to incorporate galleries into their rental.
Are the galleries included in the room rental?
No, they are a separate charge.
Do you allow outside artwork at private events?
No, we do not allow events where artwork is displayed.
