event rental

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

For more information and photos, download our List of Available Spaces.

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 $4,000, Daytime $2,000, Nonprofit (day only) $1,000

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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 $2,000 (not available during museum hours)

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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 $2,000, Daytime $1,500, Nonprofit (day only) $500

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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)

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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 caterers, who are exclusively approved to provide food service in our facilities. Please contact them for information or to request a proposal.

For your convenience, download our Approved Caterer List.

Kevin Taylor Catering/Palettes Restaurant

Denise Mease
303-534-1455
denise@ktrg.net
www.ktrg.net

Gourmet Fine Catering

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

Bistro Boys Catering

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

Catering By Design

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

Epicurean Catering

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

General DAM Facility Information

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

Contact Information

For more information, please contact our events department at damevents@denverartmuseum.org.

To get started planning your event, please fill out the DAM Event Inquiry Form (PDF) and fax it to the events department at 720-865-5196. We will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the details of your event and the availability of the museum’s spaces.