The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts


Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests


About this venue

FAR is not just any wedding venue. We believe a space has the power to inspire an event rather than just hold it, and our unique blend of historic charm and modern design is sure to spark your creativity. Our space is both spacious and intimate, sleek and flexible, providing the perfect canvas for your vision to come to life. Our open vendor policy ensures that you have the freedom to choose the vendors that best fit your style and budget. FAR is also proud to support local arts, nonprofits, and youth outreach initiatives & is dedicated to providing accessible art and educational programming to our community with the money we receive from rentals. We are passionate about helping you create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether it's your wedding ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, and beyond, we are dedicated to making your experience stress-free and better than you ever imagined. Come see for yourself why FAR is the wedding venue you always hoped you would find.


Our event spaces

Pictura Gallery

Front and center is the pièce de résistance of FAR - Pictura Gallery. Events in Pictura Gallery might be to most “FAR” thing we do here!

A renowned fine art gallery, perfect for cocktail hour. Established in 2008, Pictura is committed to an annual calendar of contemporary photography exhibits from national and international artists.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 70 Standing

Square footage

1,447

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Fine contemporary photography on display (little decoration needed) -Beautiful natural lighting -Soft seating areas -Big windows

Atrium

The central hub of our building.

This vital gathering space is not only where our dashing built-in bar lives, but also connects all of the spaces in the building together seamlessly. Use it for mingling, as a place to set out delicious goodies, a space to direct the flow of your guests around the building and into the Garden, and whatever else you can dream of. The best part? You get this versatile space with any rental at FAR!

Guest capacity

Up to 1 Seated

Up to 76 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

-Limestone top bar -Includes Kitchen -Includes Restrooms -Beautiful geometric light fixture -Connects all of our spaces -Comes with all spaces

Library

Tucked away at FAR, our true hidden gem: the Library.

The architectural features make this space incredibly unique for private dinners, photo shoots, or intimate ceremonies. Sophisticated custom walnut bookshelves mirror the room’s functional, original windows. The space can be used in tandem with FAR’s Garden by opening the modern french doors to allow for a seamless indoor/outdoor space. Use this space for your next event or as your bridal suite. Reach out today to speak with our wedding and events expert!

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 41 Standing

Square footage

465

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

-Sophisticated custom walnut bookshelves -Original 1925 windows -Stunning natural lighting -French doors that open to Garden -Blue velvet couch -Beautiful light fixture

Garden

FAR's outdoor oasis.

FAR's Garden is perfection whether you’re planning a daytime bridal shower, a twilight cocktail party, or outdoor wedding reception. Leave the Garden gates open for your event to extend a verdant welcome or close them and enjoy your private oasis. The Garden is equipped with large patio umbrellas, built-in bench seating and with enough space to accommodate up to 100 people. The hanging solar twinkle lights and greenery during warmer seasons give the space a glow that speaks for itself.

Guest capacity

Up to 115 Seated

Up to 78 Standing

Square footage

812

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Included in this room:

-Entrance doors to Rogers Street -Doors that connect to Library -Built-in benches -Greenery during warm seasons -Patio umbrellas -Twinkle lights -Entrance to Atrium space

505 Theater

Step into our showstopper: the 505 Theater!

This space commands attention with its exposed brick, concrete floors, vaulted ceilings and glorious garage doors that open up to 4th street. It is modern industrial yet historical, maintaining original features from the 1925 building. As the largest and most flexible space in our building, it can host anything from a 150 person ceremony and reception to a recital, a conference, an art exhibit … The possibilities are endless!

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

1,736

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Included in this room:

-Dimmers for total lighting customization -Vaulted ceilings -Exposed brick (original 1925 brick wall) -12-foot garage doors that open to 4th street -Privacy blinds -Mounted 4K projector -Wire hangers for decorations

Pictura Gallery

Front and center is the pièce de résistance of FAR - Pictura Gallery. Events in Pictura Gallery might be to most “FAR” thing we do here!

A renowned fine art gallery, perfect for cocktail hour. Established in 2008, Pictura is committed to an annual calendar of contemporary photography exhibits from national and international artists.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 70 Standing

Square footage

1,447

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Fine contemporary photography on display (little decoration needed) -Beautiful natural lighting -Soft seating areas -Big windows


Available services that can be provided by The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Event coordinator
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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