IU ART MUSEUM
RENTAL INFORMATION
The IU Art Museum's Thomas T. Solley
Atrium, an architectural masterwork by the
world-renowned architect I. M. Pei,
provides a dramatic backdrop to a dinner,
reception, or special event.
Spaces available for events include the
first and second floors of the atrium and
the second-floor outdoor sculpture terrace.
The museum's conference room,
overlooking IU's beautiful arboretum, may
also be reserved for meetings.
Event organizers may also choose to have
one of our three permanent galleries open
during an event for their guests'
enjoyment. The IU Art Museum's Special
Exhibitions Gallery is available when there
is an installed exhibit.
CONTACT US
Please contact the museum’s Manager of Special Programs and Events, for more information:
E-Mail
Phone
Fax
[email protected]
(812) 855-8978
(812) 855-1023
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM
1133 E. 7th STREET BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA 47404
(812) 855-5445
RENTAL FEE
Basic rental fees cover a period of four hours, which includes set-up and tear-down times. Two event
support staff members are also included in the rental fee.
The rental fees listed below include the option of having one gallery open for your event. The cost for having
additional galleries open is listed below.
Atrium spaces (first and second floors)
Atrium plus Sculpture Terrace
Atrium plus Front Plaza
Conference Room
IU Affiliates
$ 750.00
$ 900.00
$ 900.00
$ 100.00
Non-IU rate*
$ 1250.00
$ 1400.00
$ 1400.00
$ 500.00
*For non-IU-affiliated users, a $100 deposit is required to hold your reservation.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Additional hourly rate (after four hours)
Additional staff charge
Additional gallery charge
$150.00 per hour
$ 20.00 per hour
$150.00 per hour per gallery
RENTAL FEES FOR IU STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Basic rental fees are discounted for IU student organizations and cover a period of four hours, which
includes set-up and tear-down times. Two event support staff members are also included in the rental fee.
The rental fees listed below include the option of having one gallery open for your event. The cost for having
additional galleries open is listed below.
Atrium spaces (first and second floors)
Atrium plus Sculpture Terrace
Atrium plus Front Plaza
Conference Room
$ 400.00
$ 600.00
$ 600.00
$ 100.00
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Additional hourly rate (after four hours)
Additional staff charge
Additional gallery charge
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM
$100.00 per hour
$15.00 per hour
$75.00 per hour per gallery
1133 E. 7th STREET BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA 47404
(812) 855-5445
CAPACITY
350 people for a standing reception
100 people for a seated dinner
EQUIPMENT (Included in rental fee)
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16 round tables (seats 8 people per table)
4 six-foot banquet tables
2 eight-foot banquet tables
6 cocktail Tables, silver/black
180 chairs, silver/black
Podium
PA system and speakers
Projector and screen
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM
1133 E. 7th STREET BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA 47404
(812) 855-5445
PREFERRED VENDORS
The IU Art Museum does not require the use of specific vendors, but we suggest you speak with the vendors
listed below, as they have successfully worked with the museum on past events:
CATERING
Bloomingfoods
(812) 336-5400
www.bloomingfoods.coop
Feast Bakery Café
(812) 822-0222
http://feastcateringonline.com
One World Catering
(812) 334-3663
www.oneworldcatering.bloomington.com
BARTENDERS
Indiana Memorial Union Catering
(812) 855-1777
www.imu.indiana.edu/catering
Oliver Winery
(812) 876-5800
www.oliverwinery.com
FLORISTS
White Orchid
(812) 330-0540
www.whiteorchidfloralstudio.com
EQUIPMENT, A/V, & STAGING RENTALS
Southside Rentals / Perfect Parties
(812) 334-2219
www.perfectparties-events.com
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM
1133 E. 7th STREET BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA 47404
(812) 855-5445
RULES OF USE
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of museum policies.
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All events are expected to harmonize with the character and mission of the IU Art Museum.
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Clients assume liability for any and all damages sustained to the IU Art Museum building, premises,
and collections.
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The maximum number of people using the two floors of Atrium space is 100 for a seated dinner and
350 for a standing reception, per fire code limitations.
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The IU Art Museum will assign special events staff to each event; these staff members will work
closely with the rental client to ensure that the event proceeds smoothly and efficiently.
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All caterers must be approved by both Indiana University and IU Art Museum management and
possess all required licenses and permits for food service and the service of alcoholic beverages (if
applicable).
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No food may be cooked upon the IU Art Museum premises. This includes portable electric
stovetops. Sterno are allowed to keep food warm, but only two Sterno are permitted per chafing
dish.
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Clients may not bring in or have others deliver the following:
a. anything that produces flame or smoke, including portable stoves and candles (Sterno cans
are permitted)
b. live animals
c. any organic materials, such as potted plants (cut floral arrangements are permitted)
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All decorations and rental items must be approved by the IU Art Museum’s Manager of Events.
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Nothing may be affixed to the walls.
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Helium balloons, candles, confetti, glitter, fog machines, bubbles, and organic materials (excluding
cut flowers) are not permitted.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM
1133 E. 7th STREET BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA 47404
(812) 855-5445