Quiet and attractive spaces... galleries with interesting artwork…catering facilities.

Consider the Arts Council of Wilson for your next meeting or event.

Whether you are planning a huge social function or a small business meeting, the Arts Council of Wilson maintains rental facilities that can accommodate your needs for any special occasion. The Arts Council offers spacious accommodations for small business meetings and parties to large groups (approximately 400 people). In addition, the ACW has a theatre with seating for 640 people, ideal for occasions such as lectures, business meetings, training workshops, presentations, government campaigns, dance and music lessons, recitals, weddings, receptions, parties and other corporate or social gatherings. Tables, chairs and glasses are also available for rental.

 

Wilson Arts Center: Galleries,
Studios & Meeting Rooms

Annie Boykin Gallery (1st Floor Gallery)

Fee+: $500, Non-Profit: $300, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $250, Non-Profit: $150
Capacity: 300 - (2740 sq.ft.)
First Gallery - (18.5'x50' & 14.5'x12') 1099 sq.ft.
Boykin Gallery - (14'x71' & 17'x22' & 12'x23') 1644 sq.ft.
First Gallery, Boykin Gallery, & Downstairs Kitchen
Uses: Exhibitions, receptions, dinners, meetings

Lowe Celebration Hall (2nd Floor Gallery)

Fee+: $300, Non-Profit $180, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $150, Non-Profit: $90
Capacity: 150 - (2360 sq.ft.)
Lowe Gallery - (24.5' x 86') 2107 sq.ft.
Mezzanine - (11.5' x 17.5' & 8'x 7') 257 sq.ft.
Uses: Exhibitions, receptions, dinners, dances, rehearsals, meetings

Boykin Gallery & Lowe Celebration Hall

Fee+: $750, Non-Profit $430, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $375, Non-Profit: $215
Capacity: 450 - (4534 sq.ft.)

Grand Studio

Fee+: $180, Non-Profit $110, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $90, Non-Profit: $55
Capacity: 99 - (26' x 42' /1092 sq.ft.)
Uses: Rehearsals, meetings, training

Studio One

Fee+: $75, Non-Profit $50, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $37.50, Non-Profit: $25
Capacity: 20 - (18.5' x 21' /389 sq.ft.)
Uses: Meetings, art workshops, training, small parties

Studio Two

Fee+: $75, Non-Profit $50, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $37.50, Non-Profit: $25
Capacity: 20 - (18.5' x 17' /315 sq.ft.)
Uses: Meetings, art workshops, training

Kitchen (3rd floor) (included with 3rd floor rental)

Fee+: $50, Non-Profit $35, Contributor*
No fee when included with 3rd floor rental
Includes: Stove, ovens, two dishwashers, two refrigerators

Wachovia Art Library

Fee+: $75, Non-Profit $50, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $37.50, Non-Profit: $25
Capacity: 30 - (17.5' x 40' /700 sq.ft.)
Uses: Meetings, work area

Barnes Board Room

Fee+: $75, Non-Profit $50, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $37.50, Non-Profit: $25
Capacity: 12 seats - (21.5' x 26' /559 sq.ft)
Uses: Meetings

 

Edna E. Boykin Cultural Center

Theatre/Auditorium & Hammond Gallery

Fee+: $900, $700 if supply own sound equipment,
Non-Profit $500, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $450, $350, Non-Profit: $250
Capacity: 643 Theatre, 100 Gallery
Uses: Performances, presentations, meetings, exhibitions

Lighting / Sound Personnel - $15 to $20 per hour depending on the experience of the technician hired through the Theater Coordinator

Hammond Gallery

Fee+: $250, Non-Profit $150, Contributor*
Security Deposit: $125, Non-Profit: $75
Uses: Receptions, dinners, meetings, exhibitions

Marquee Rental

$50 each small panel
$75 center panel (if available)
Note: see rental contract for specific details.

Fire Watch Requirements

Renter agrees to secure three (3) people to cover fire watch during every event where attendance could exceed 100

Equipment Rental / Setup

Table and Chair Rental: $4.00 per table, $0.50 per chair
Equip Setup / Takedown: $2.00 per table, $0.25 per chair
Wine & Hi-ball Glasses: $0.25 per glass
($2.00 fee per broken/missing glass)

Available Equipment
Tables/Chairs - approx 30 - 6' tables, and 110 black chairs
Glasses - approx 100 highball, and 100 wine glasses
Sound System rental is also available
8' tables are available for EBCC

7-Hr Excess Fee

All Wilson Arts Center rentals must be over no later than 11 p.m. All Boykin Center rentals must be over no later than 12 a.m. At the signing of the contract, the renter may purchase additional hours at 10% of the rental fee for each additional hour prior to 11 p.m. A charge of 20% of the rental fee will be assessed for each hour after 11pm for Wilson Arts Center and 12 a.m. for Boykin Center or of excess of the 7 hours not purchased in advance. Rentals are not allowed to proceed after 1 a.m. Renters, caterers, audience members, actors, etc. are to be cleared of the facility before 1 a.m.

Rental Fees are based on a 7-hour block of time which includes all set up and clean up time. Should the renter go over the designated block of time, a fee of 20% of the rental fee will be assessed for each additional hour and will be deducted from the renter's security deposit if the renter, their guests, or caterers exceed the block set forth above for any reason, unless such excess is agreed to, in advance, in writing, by the Office Manager or Theater Coordinator.

Holiday Surcharge

An additional fee of $25 per hour will be added to every rental occurring on an Arts Council of Wilson observed holiday.

Security Deposit

A security deposit of 50% of the rental rate is due at the time of reservation and is refundable upon satisfactory inspection of the facility following rental usage. The Arts Council of Wilson does not accept personal checks for rentals. ACW does accept VISA and MasterCard, cash, money orders and certified checks.
(Security Deposit is NOT part of the rental fee)

+Rental fee is due no later than thirty (30) days prior to usage.

*Contributor Discounts: Supporter 10%, Donor 20%, Sustainer 30%, and Benefactor & Philanthropist 40%

 

For rentals of Wilson Arts Center galleries and meeting rooms: Contact Chandra Bolling at 291-4329 x 33 or acwadmin@wilsonarts.com.

For rentals of the Edna Boykin Cultural Center or Hammond Gallery: Contact Debbie Williams at 291-4329 x 15 or
acwtechnical@wilsonarts.com.

Please contact us if you would like to take a look at our wonderful facilities before renting. Rental rate discounts apply to local non-profit organizations and Arts Council of Wilson contributors.