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Facility Rentals

Gallery and Estate House at the Visual Arts Center

Set at the 138-acre Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary, the Visual Arts Center offers several elegant options to accommodate your facility needs: The Gallery is an open, bright and airy space where the main floor and mezzanine display changing art exhibits in a climate-controlled setting. Also available are several rooms in the beautiful estate house.

Types of Functions: Parties and meetings

Maximum Capacity: Exhibition Gallery–50 people; Estate House–40 people. Outdoor tented events may increase capacity when permitted.

Availability: Year-round

Rates:
For weekday rentals (during normal office hours):
Base fee for 4-hour rental is $350 for the Estate House, $450 for the Exhibition Gallery. Additional fees may be required depending on the event. Please contact the Visual Arts Center for a quote for your event.

For weekend or evening rentals:
Base fee for 4-hour rental is $600 for the Estate House, $700 for the Exhibition Gallery. Additional fees may be required depending on the event. Please contact the Visual Arts Center for a quote for your event.

Food Storage/Prep: Limited kitchen facilities

Parking: Capacity for 26 vehicles. More cars may be accommodated for an additional charge.

A/V Equipment: Banquet tables and padded chairs. Please inquire about AV equipment availability.

Additional Amenities: When an event is held in the Estate House while the Exhibition Gallery is open to the public, event guests receive complimentary admission to the exhibition. Free use of two miles of trails through 138 acre wildlife sanctuary.

Please note: No smoking indoors. Alcoholic beverages may be served provided certain conditions are met. Visual Arts Center staff member must be on duty. All activity is restricted to scheduled room(s).

For more information:
Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center
963 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-8853
E-mail: visual-arts@massaudubon.org