Facility Rental
Fees are based on a four-hour time period. The rental fee includes use of the facility (space rented), tables, up to 200 chairs, as well as security and facility personnel required by The Dayton Art Institute. You must be a member of The Dayton Art Institute in order to hold an event in the museum (see membership information for details). Those museum members that maintain the status of Jefferson Patterson Society, as well as the Circle levels of Renaissance Corporate Society will be offered a 20% discount on rental fees. Corporations (for profit) wishing to hold business or social functions must be annual corporate members.

Rules & Regulations

• No smoking is permitted in the museum. Guests who wish to smoke must do so outside the Rotunda entrance or in the Italian Cloister.
• No food or drink is permitted in the art galleries or the Auditorium.
• No carry-in food or drink is permitted unless pre-authorized by event management.
• No open flames. Only smokeless, dripless candles are permitted in the Cloisters and Great Hall and must be inside a fireproof container.
• Décor: No helium balloons inside the museum; No Glitter, Sparkle, etc.
• Cakes: No ‘chocolate shavings’ on outside of cake.
• No birdseed or bubbles may be used on the premises.
• No adhesive tape or wire may be used to attach decorations to walls or pillars. Pipe cleaners may be used to attach garlands to railings.
• Tables, chairs, large decorations, musical equipment and any other large items must be placed in the rented space under the supervision of Security and only through the approved doorways.
• No items may be set in any public areas of the museum during business hours.
• Flash photography is not permitted in the galleries. A patron must request special permission in order to use flash photography in the Great Hall and Lower Court areas. Flash may be used in the Gothic and Italian Cloisters.
• No art on display is to be moved or obstructed. Any items set up near artwork must be at least 4 feet from the art.
• Patrons shall be fully responsible for their children and their behavior.
• No set-up can begin in the public areas before 5 p.m.
• All equipment rental arrangements must be made by or cleared through the Special Events Department of The Dayton Art Institute.
• Do not advertise your event as being at The Dayton Art Institute until you have a signed contract and cleared advertising with the Marketing/Media department.

Contact Chuck Barnett for price list and availability of dates.