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The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) explores the art and culture of our time through rotating exhibitions and public educational programs. Featuring regional, national and international artists, MCA Denver offers a wide range of exhibitions promoting creative experimentation with art and ideas. Through adult and youth education programs and other creative events, the museum serves as an innovative forum for a culturally engaged community.
MCA Denver was founded in 1996, when philanthropist Sue Cannon and a group of volunteers created the first dedicated home for contemporary art in the city of Denver. In October of 2007, the museum opened a new 27,000 square foot, Gold LEED certified museum designed by British architect David Adjaye. The building, Adjaye’s first museum commission, was designed to minimize boundaries between the exterior spaces of the city and the interior galleries of the museum. Hidden skylights fill the interior spaces with natural light. Windows look out on the streets of the central Platte Valley. The building has five galleries on two floors as well as dedicated education spaces, a shop, library, and rooftop café.
Located on the corner of 15th and Delgany Streets, just two blocks from Union Station, MCA Denver offers the MCA Café with Rooftop Deck for private rentals.
(Contact the Rental and Event Coordinator to discuss non-private happy hour rentals)
CAPACITY
•MCA Café - 75 people for standing cocktail reception / 50 person seated dinner
•MCA Café Rooftop Deck - 175 people for standing cocktail reception
AVAILABILITY
•Tuesday-Friday, 7pm-11:30pm
•Saturday & Sunday, 6pm-11:30pm
RENTAL FEES
•$500 facility deposit to reserve
•October 1 – April 30: $1,500 for 4 hours
•May 1 – September 30: $2,000 for 4 hours
•Rates may vary depending on availability
•MCA Denver can extend a discount on rental fees to non-profits and educational institutions.
EVENT MANAGER
An MCA Denver Event Manager will be onsite to assist with any needs that should arise during your event.
GALLERIES
MCA Denver’s current exhibitions are available to you and your guests during your rental.
DOCENT-LED TOURS
May be available upon request at an additional charge.
FRONT DESK STAFF
An MCA Denver visitor services staff will be present for your entire event to assist with any guest services needs.
TABLES & CHAIRS
MCA Café hosts 10 white marble tables with 44 chairs and plush-covered bench. On the Rooftop Deck there are 4 tables with 16 chairs and 4 bar stools. Additional tables and seating can be rented.
MUSIC
Both MCA Café and Outdoor Bar have hookup for iPods and can run commerical-free internet radio. Live music is welcome and should be coordinated with the MCA Denver Rental Manager.
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
1.5 hours of set up and 1.5 hours of tear down time are included in the rental fee.
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