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Event Options

Historic Edwards Place

Edwards Place was a social center of antebellum Springfield. In its gracious parlors Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, Ulysses S. Grand, and other Illinois luminaries gathered at elegant parties and events. You too, can have your party int he same rooms where the Lincolns were guests more than 150 years ago, now meticulously restored to it's mid-19th century grandeur.

Seated events for up to 50 people
Cocktail reception for up to 120 people
$600 / two-hour event (non-members)
$500 / two-hour event (members)
$100 each additional hour of reservation
Includes two hours for set-up & clean-up

ADD-ON OPTIONS
  • Costumed Interpreter $25/hour
  • Use of Piano $50
  • Tour $5/person
  • Historical Presentation $50


M. G. Nelson Family Gallery

The 1300-square foot M. G. Nelson Family Gallery is an open & flexible space. Every month a new exhibit graces the walls of this contemporary space. Consider hosting your personal or business party in this large open space with a drop down screen and projector for audio visual capability.

Seated events for up to 75 people
Cocktail reception for up to 150 people
$375 / two-hour event (non-members)
$300 / two-hour event (members)
$100 each additional hour of reservation
Includes two hours for set-up & clean-up

ADD-ON OPTIONS
  • Gallery Art Talk $50
  • Projector Rental $25



2D & 3D Studios

For a relaxed, bohemian vibe, look to the Condell Studio for a 2D artwork experience and the Prairie Earth & Fire Ceramics Studio, the Smith and Nickelson Metals Studio or the Baima Glass Studio for a unique 3D art demonstration. These studios are perfect for casual get-togethers, business retreats, meetings, parties, teambuilding events or showers.

Seated events for up to 80 people
Cocktail reception for up to 150 people
$25 / hour event (see add-on list for projects, instruction or demos)

ADD-ON OPTIONS
  • Glass Demo $10/person
  • Raku Demo $10/person
  • Canvas Art Project $15/person
  • Ceramics Art Project $20/person
  • Glass Art Project $50/person



Reserve Your Event
Contact Office Manager, Charlotte Kane, office@springfieldart.org, with your request with the location, date and time you would like to reserve, as well as a phone number to reach you at.

We require:
  • At least 3 weeks advance notice
  • $100 non-refundable deposit for Edwards Place & M. G. Nelson Family Gallery rentals (applied to balance)
  • $25 non-refundable booking fee for the studios
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105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
gallerydirector@springfieldart.org
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SAA Main Campus

Main Office, Studios,
M.G. Nelson Family
Gallery, and Edwards Place
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
217-523-2631
office@springfieldart.org