Arts Clayton Gallery - Gallery Rentals & Tours

Gallery Rentals & Tours

The Arts Clayton Gallery is located in historic Jonesboro, Georgia. Our facility has a rich and colorful history that is now used as an art gallery and home to a community arts organization. 126 S. Main Street has gone from a Pure gas station, to an alternator factory, to a café and offices before its transformation and restoration in 2004. We're also famous - the area which is now our front lobby was used at the warehouse in 1976'sSmokey and the Bandit featuring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason, and Jerry Reed.

Gallery Rental

Are you looking for a truly different venue south of Atlanta for your next event?

The Arts Clayton Gallery is pleased to make its unique gallery space and conference available to the community for special occasions. Our special event rental program supports Arts Clayton's operations and general programming, as well as increasing community awareness of the arts.

Our venue is perfect for intimate to mid-sized receptions, weddings, business meetings, banquets, parties, or groups, from 1-150. The Arts Clayton facilities are available for rent from 9 AM to 11 PM Monday through Saturday, and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sundays.

Complete information may be found in our rental agreement. You may also download our rental flyer with pictures.

Rental Summary

For special events, parties, and receptions:

$400 for 4 hour block of time, minimum
$400 Refundable security deposit payable with signed agreement

Arts Clayton requires a minimum of a four-hour block of time for any event, party, reception, large meeting (over 20 people), or any other use of entire facility requiring the closing of the Arts Clayton Gallery to the general public.

For small meetings and artistic purposes:

For rental needs other than parties, receptions or events, Arts Clayton spaces are available on an hourly basis, with permission of Executive Director or Gallery Manager:

Arts Clayton Gallery spaces - $100.00 per hour
Conference Room, or other meeting areas - $50.00 per hour
Downstairs Space - $50.00 per hour

Approval of an hourly rate is limited to those that require no set-up/clean-up, will be for less than 15 people, do not include on food/beverages (other than take-out), and will occur during Arts Clayton business hours. This includes, but is not limited to, small meetings (less than 15 people), interviews, or use of gallery for artistic purposes.

Optional:

Additional hours available for purchase:
- When signing the agreement - 10% per hour of rental agreement
- On day of event - 20% per hour of rental agreement
Event-specific setup - $50. Required if event requires re-arranging of any Gallery fixtures and furniture (chairs, panels, desk), as allowed
6' tables and metal folding chairs available for additional charge

Rental includes:

Use of Arts Clayton Gallery (both Main and Feature Galleries), Lobby, Conference Room and Kitchen
Use of Arts Clayton stereo system/CD player
Use of two easels for event signage
Arts Clayton Staff person on site during the event in an advisory capacity and to secure building after the function
Use of vacuum and cleaning equipment, trash cans and liners

Rental does not include:

Catering, food, or beverages
Table linens, glassware, silverware or flatware
Removal/movement of any artwork or displays on exhibit at time of even
Security personnel
Event-specific permits

Catering

Arts Clayton Gallery does not have a preferred list of caterers, but would be happy to suggest one familiar with our facility to assist you in creating a unique and memorable occasion. All caterers are required to sign a Catering Agreement/Release, two weeks prior to the function date.

To reserve your date, make an appointment to see the facility, or for additional information, please contact Karen Powers, Gallery Manager at 770-473-5457 or karen.powers@artsclayton.org

Group Tours

For local groups of all ages to group tours visiting the "Legendary Land of Gone with the Wind," The Arts Clayton Gallery offers a unique experience in art, food, and hospitality with a variety of options to compliment any itinerary. Conveniently located one block south of Jonesboro's Welcome Center, you'll enjoy the walking connection to the Road to Tara Museum and historic Downtown area.

All group tours include a free-of-charge gallery tour of all exhibits featuring original art by regional Georgia artists and an opportunity to also shop in our Gallery Store, which is filled with unique, one-of-a-kind mementos and gifts.

For an additional charge, an interactive art experience may be added. Enhance your tour with additions like art history discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on art creation with local artists. The Arts Clayton Gallery offers hospitality options like coffee breaks, tea parties, wine and cheese receptions, and more for a nominal price per person.

To schedule your group's visit to the Arts Clayton Gallery contact Karen Powers, Gallery Manager at 770-473-5457 or gallery@artsclayton.org.

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