Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

WELCOME Welcome to The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts the oldest fine arts museum in Alabama. Noted for its outstanding collection of American paintings, sculpture, and works on paper, the Museum also boasts an impressive collection of Old Master prints, Southern regional art, Studio Glass, and decorative arts. More than 150,000 visitors tour the Museum annually. Partnerships with local schools expose more than 11,000 area school children to the arts every year. Located within the Blount Cultural Park, the Museum is nestled in one of the most picturesque spots in Montgomery. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts provides a unique and sophisticated setting to showcase dreams and make business occasions truly memorable. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts was founded to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret art of the highest quality for the enrichment, enlightenment and enjoyment of its public. The Museum seeks to host only those events that are in keeping with traditions and overall purposes of the institution. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is ready to help customize your next special event. The MMFA has been chosen as the host venue for a wide variety of events that include:» Cocktail receptions» Seated dinners» Luncheons» Meetings» Lecture and panel discussions» Musical performances

CORPORATE EVENTS AND MEMBERSHIP Entertaining at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is a benefit of corporate membership. Year after year, corporate members choose the MMFA to host formal seated dinners, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, business meetings and luncheons. Choosing to become a corporate member, your business helps support the Museum s outstanding exhibitions and innovative programs. Corporate membership comes with many opportunities, please call the development office to discuss your interest in becoming one at 334.240.4347.

The Rotunda The grand Rotunda, with its classically inspired dome, monumental columns, marble floors, and gracious Foyer entrance is a work of art in itself. The Rotunda features:» Ample space to accommodate up to 115 for a seated dinner or 200 for a cocktail reception» Easy access to adjoining galleries, which are available to be open during events» Direct access onto the beautiful lakeside Terrace and amazing views of the park» Access to the adjacent gallery, Durr-Fillauer, which can accommodate an additional 35 guests for dinner and 100 guests for a cocktail reception Photo: David Robertson

The Terrace Photo: David Robertson The beautiful lakeside Terrace provides the perfect backdrop for a diverse range of events. Porte cocheres, a fountain, the lake, and a view of the rolling parkland create a dramatic experience. The Terrace features:» Space to accommodate up to 115 for a seated dinner or 200 for a cocktail reception» Easy access to adjoining galleries, which are available to be open during events Photo: Darren Freeman Photography Photo: Darren Freeman Photography

Lowder Gallery In the Lowder Gallery the dramatic and monumental stained glass windows by Cappy Thompson provide the perfect setting for any large-scale event. The Lowder Gallery features:» Space to accommodate up to 200 for a seated dinner or 300 for a cocktail reception» Access to the adjacent, Orientation Circle, which has a variety of uses including space for cocktails at a dinner event or a unique space for a band at a cocktail reception» A beautiful glass Atrium gallery also adjoins Lowder and provides a magnificent entrance as well as additional space for cocktails

Orientation Circle contact The Orientation Circle with curved walls, theater style acoustics, and projection equipment is the perfect space for intimate luncheons, dinners, or meetings. The Orientation Circle features:» Space to accommodate a seated luncheon or dinner for up to 70 guests» A retractable screen and projection system» Easy access to restrooms For more information on space rentals, membership, exhibitions, programs, and services, visit mmfa.org. Special Events Office 334.240.4350 The Wilson Auditorium is chosen by professional musicians, local schools, and business organizations as center stage for masterful Wilson Auditorium presentations and programs. The Wilson Auditorium features:» Inclined theater style seating for up to 240 guests» A raised stage» Adjustable lighting» Audio-visual equipment to including a retractable screen The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts reserves the right to decline involvement in any project or event and to approve all collateral for events hosted at its facility. No commercial, political, religious or fundraising events are permitted. Please note that capacities and environments within the Museum are subject to change. To receive a full copy of Museum event rules and policies, please contact the Special Events Office. Location Blount Cultural Park One Museum Drive Photo: Darren Freeman Photography

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Preferred Professionals We thank the following vendors for their ongoing support of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Accommodations Marriott International, Inc. Greg Hopton-Jones, Account Executive 1824 Montgomery Highway South Hoover, AL 35244 205.777.1759 greg.hopton-jones@marriott.com Cake and Cookie Designers Cakes by Peggy McKinney Peggy McKinney 506 North Florida Street Montgomery, AL 36107 334.263.2161 JoBake Joe O Hara 2948 Old Farm Road Montgomery, AL 36111 334.782.0188 tjohara3@aol.com Caterering (Exclusive) Jennie Weller Catering Jennie Weller 231 North Hull Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334.264.7420 jennie@jenniewellercatering.com Entertainment Coleman Woodson, III 5784 Belleau Drive 334.312.5798 cole922@aol.com LoFi Loungers Adam Stickland 3729 Dalraida Parkway Montgomery, AL 36109 334.221.8594 Adam_strickland@rocketmail.com Tapestry Tom Sellers 2231 East Aberdeen Drive Montgomery, AL 36116 334.782.3952 tsellers@knology.net Florists Scott Flowers Eddie Scott 416 Rolling Acres Road Hope Hull, AL 36043 334.288.2554 J. Riley Floral Designs Jennifer Riley 4460 N. Gaskell Circle Montgomery, AL 36106 334.328.1614 flowerchick@mac.com Kendall Floral Designs Melissa Kendall 412 Ryan Road Pike Road, AL 36064 334.271.4474 kendallfloraldesign@gmail.com Sarah Spratling 1865 Hill Hedge Drive Montgomery, AL 36106-2515 334.834.1942 sarahspratling@gmail.com Ward Chesser 346 Cloverdale Road Montgomery, AL 36104 334.239.1253 wardchesser@yahoo.com Lighting Special Events Lighting Adam Stewart 1570 East Ann Street Montgomery, AL 36107 specialeventligh@bellsouth.net Photographers Darren Freeman Photography Darren Freeman 801 Gibbs Road Pike Road, AL 36064 334.215.7827 imagemasters@charter.net Kim Box Photography Kim Box 157 West Main Street Prattville, AL 36067 334.491.0409 kim@kimboxphotography.com Robertson s Photography David Robertson 2101 Eastern Boulevard # 414 334.277.2228 photographybytherobertsons@gmail.com Video Bearded Man Film Company Joshua Pittman 2119 Yancey Avenue Montgomery, AL 36107 334.625.0033 joshua@thebmf.co Big Dreamz Creative Nancy and Tommy Fields 239 S. Chestnut Street Prattville, AL 36067 334.590.3000 info@bigdreamz.com Transportation Touch of Class Limousine and Transport 4220 Troy Highway Montgomery AL 36116 334.284.2673 melissa.alabamalimo@gmail.com Rentals Brendle Rentals Natalie Brendle 485 North East Boulevard 334.279.7368 brenrents@aol.com