Rent Our Space
In our main gallery, we’ve hosted standing cocktail receptions for 100+ guests, seated dinners for up to 65, and presentations with audience-style seating for up to 60. In the Classroom, we have hosted art classes for up to 18 students to work comfortably, and community meetings for up to 24 attendees.
We know that special events take careful planning. If you are interested in hosting your event in this charming, historic space, fill out the form below and a staff member will contact you to work through the details.
Main Gallery
Our main gallery is a unique venue for private events. Exhibits of original artwork change every 4-8 weeks, brick walls add warmth and intimacy, and tall arched windows provide abundant light. This boutique-style space includes a modern kitchen for caterers, two unisex bathrooms, plenty of free parking behind our historic building — and a convenient location in central RI location! Some of the events we’ve hosted include:
- Cocktail Receptions
- Seated Dinners
- Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, and Engagement Parties
- Meetings, Presentations, Panel Discussions
- Stage Performances
- Yoga Groups
- Book Clubs
- Scout Meetings
- Study Groups
- and so much more!
The room can accommodate up to 130 standing or 60 seated guests, around tables or audience style. Some tables and chairs are available on site. Additional tables and chairs can be rented locally.
A few details about what's available in the Gallery Space:
The rental fee for the main gallery is $100 per hour. Discounts for nonprofit partner organizations may be available depending upon the type of event. Current WCFA Members get a 20% discount off the total rental price. Please note that if you will be serving food a damage deposit is required.
WCFA can provide the following (included in your rental fee):
– Up to 9 six-foot, rectangular tables
– Up to 2 five-foot rectangular tables
– 2 round tables
– Up to 40 white folding chairs – additional metal folding chairs are available if desired
– Sound system – CD or AUX Cord hook up
– Overhead projection screen
– Full Kitchen
– 2 Restrooms
Please let us know if you need a TIPS certified alcohol pourer (if you will be serving alcohol)
Classroom
The classroom may be rented for almost any purpose. We’ve accommodated lecture-style classes, artist groups for hands-on creativity, and small meetings of community groups. Included with rentals: two sinks with running water for easy clean-up, wood blinds on the windows, a handicap-accessible bathroom in the hallway, plus a lower-level entry door. Some of the events we’ve hosted include:
- Classes
- Home School Groups
- Meetings
- Girl Scout Troop Meetings/Workshops
- Workshops
- Birthdays
The space accommodates up to 20 students and an instructor for lecture-style classes, and up to 12 students and an instructor for hands-on art lessons or workshops. For meetings, the space can accommodate up to 24 attendees.
Our newly renovated, air conditioned classroom is ADA accessible and features 2 sinks, comfortable chairs and work tables, and a Promethian “Smart” Board for digital presentations.
The rental rate for the classroom is $50 per hour.
Building Rental Inquiry Form