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The Denver Art Museum offers a selection of wonderful spaces for a variety of special events. From weddings to corporate parties, from small cocktail parties to large convention events, from lectures to luncheons–the Denver Art Museum is the perfect setting for your event.

For more information on facility rental, please contact the Events Department at damevents@denverartmuseum.org or 720-865-5171.

 

Spaces Available

Download the DAM Spaces Available List.

Ponti Hall

• North Building, 1st floor
• DAM’s newest and largest event space
• 5,500 square feet
• Semi-private, large space with parquet flooring
• Large windows overlooking a private patio and 25-foot ceilings
• Capacity: 370 guests seated, 500 guests reception, 400 guests lecture
• Rental Rate: Evening $5,500, Daytime $3,500, Nonprofit (day only) $1,500

Click here to view additional photos of Ponti Hall.

Raymond T. & Sara C. Duncan Pavilion

• North Building, 2nd floor
• Stunning new space, perfect for a cocktail party or hors d’oeuvres before a seated dinner
• 3,500 square feet
• Large wrap around windows with spectacular downtown views
• Access to Sie Family Terrace, offering outdoor seating and impressive views of the Hamilton Building and the Denver Central Library
• Close access to Reiman Bridge connecting North and Hamilton Buildings
• Capacity: 100 guests seated, 150 guests reception
• Rental Rate: Evening $4,000 (not available during museum hours)

Click here to view additional photos of Duncan Pavilion.

Schlessman Hall

 

• North Building, 1st floor
• DAM’s second largest event space
• 3,300 square feet
• Semi-private space with carpeted floors
• Optional 21' x 21' dance floor
• Sound system with multiple microphone capability, podium with microphone, 2,800-lumen LCD projector, 18-foot drop-down screen, zoned room lighting system, internet connection, one 220 outlet
• Capacity: 200 guests seated, 250 guests reception, 275 guests lecture
• Rental Rate: Evening $4,000, Daytime $3,000, Nonprofit (day only) $1,500

Click here to view additional photos of Schlessman Hall.

Lewis I. Sharp Auditorium

 

• Frederic C. Hamilton Building, lower level
  
• DAM’s new auditorium, perfect for corporate meetings or evening lectures
  
• State-of-the-art sound system with multiple microphone capability, programmable house and theatrical lighting,12,000-lumen LCD projector, large theater screen, podium with microphone, internet connection, 35mm/16mm film projection
  
• Rental includes lobby immediately outside auditorium for receptions
• No food or drink allowed in auditorium, but food and drink allowed in lobby
  
• Capacity: 266 lecture (fixed seating), plus 10 spaces for accessibility
• Rental Rates: Evening $1,200, Daytime $750, Nonprofit (day only)
  

Click here to view additional photos of Sharp Auditorium.

 

El Pomar Grand Atrium

• Frederic C. Hamilton Building, 1st and 2nd floors
• Restricted availability for private events
• Call the events department for information on hosting a private event in the atrium
  

The Denver Art Museum also has a variety of smaller meeting rooms available. Please contact the events department for availability and pricing.

The Denver Art Museum is pleased to offer its members a 10 percent discount off of the listed rental rates.

Included in the rental rates listed above: use of designated event space and appropriate entrances and exits, security for designated event space, maintenance prior to the event, use of the museum’s tables and chairs (as available) and use of the museum’s Steinway grand piano (as available). Please note, events held during the evening may not begin until 5:30pm and must be completed by no later than 11pm (exceptions may apply).
 

 

Approved Caterers

 

The Denver Art Museum is pleased to partner with the following nine caterers who are exclusively approved to provide food service in our facilities. Please contact one or all nine for information about their service or to request a proposal.

Download the DAM Approved Caterers List.

 

Kevin Taylor Catering

Allyn Coulter
303-534-1455
allyn@ktrg.net
www.ktrg.net

Bistro Boys Catering

Paul DeLongchamps
303-757-4567
paul@bistroboyscatering.com
www.bistroboyscatering.com

Gourmet Fine Catering

Darby Donahue
303-825-4545
darby@gourmetfinecatering.com
www.gourmetfinecatering.com

Occasions By Sandy

Bob Turner
303-789-1867
bob@occasionsbysandy.com
www.occasionsbysandy.com

 

 

Whirled Peas Catering

Alan Callison
303-431-7784
alan@whirled-peas.net
www.whirledpeascatering.com

Epicurean Catering

Dan Spahr
303-770-0877
dan@epic-catering.com
www.epicureancatering.com

Catering By Design

Ingrid Nagy
303-781-5335
Ingrid.Nagy@cateringbd.com
www.cateringbd.com

Castle Pines Golf Club Catering

Mike Gilmour
303-814-6258
mgilmour@cpgccatering.com
www.cpgccatering.com

Mad Greens Inspired Eats

Stacey Skelton
303-913-4193
sskelton@madgreens.com

www.madgreens.com

Novo Coffee

On-site coffee service is available.
303-295-7678
www.novocoffee.com

General DAM Facility Rental Information

Download our Rental Guidelines (PDF), AV Pricing List (PDF), and Building and Location Map (PDF).

Contact Information

 

Peter Tom, Events Sales Manager 720-865-5171 ptom@denverartmuseum.org

Mary K. Dillon, Events Manager 720-865-5030 mdillon@denverartmuseum.org

Seren Waldman, Events Coordinator 720-865-5060 swaldman@denverartmuseum.org

events department at damevents@denverartmuseum.org.

To get started planning your event at the Denver Art Museum, please fill out the DAM Event Inquiry Form with details about your event and fax it to the Events Department at 720-865-5196. A member of the events department staff will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the details of your event and the availability of the museum’s spaces.