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Rental Space Event Options

Unique Place for Your Unique Event

Historic Edwards Place

Edwards Place was a social center of antebellum Springfield. In its gracious parlors Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, Ulysses S. Grant, and other Illinois luminaries gathered at elegant parties and events. You too, can have your party in the same rooms where the Lincolns were guests more than 150 years ago, now meticulously restored to its mid-19th century grandeur. Consider for your wedding, shower, business meeting/event, and more.

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 and 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 room 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

Condell Studio

For a relaxed, bohemian vibe, look to the Condell Studio. The studios are perfect for a casual get together.

Seated events for up to 80 people
Cocktail reception for up to 150 people
$30/hour for members
$40/hour for non-members
(see add-on list for projects, instruction or demos)





Reserve Your Event
Our Education Director, Maggie Packman, will be your contact person for your rental needs and questions. Please fill out the form with your initial event request and she will be in touch.

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
  • Rough Attendance Numbers need to be given a week beforehand for materials.
  • Final Attendance Numbers need to be given on date of payment.

Food and Decorations:
Each space has their own food and drink policy, given upon request.

    Your Event Request:

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Edwards Place

Located on Main Campus
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
​

Tour Times:
Tuesday - Saturday 1 PM and 2PM
​Not open for self-guided tours

217-523-2631
collections@springfieldart.org

 SAA Collective

105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
[email protected]
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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
​

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
217-523-2631
[email protected]
  • About
    • Contact
    • What We Do
    • Hiring
    • Residency
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • For Current BOD
    • Palette Newsletter
  • Education
    • Classes >
      • Ceramics
      • Digital Media
      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Glass
      • Metals & Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Painting
      • Pastels
      • Photography
      • Printmaking
      • Pulp + Paper
      • Sculpture
      • Teen
      • Youth
    • SAAmplers
    • Youth SAAmplers
    • Summer Art Camp >
      • Login Sign-up Info
      • 4 YO- K
      • 1st - 2nd
      • 3rd - 5th
      • 6th - 8th
      • High School
      • Full Schedule
    • Open Studio
    • Scholarships
    • Instructor Bios
  • Outreach
    • Art Outreach
    • Field Trips
    • Make Truck
    • Bronwyn Eves Memorial Project
    • OMA
    • pARTners Program
  • Events
    • 6x6
    • Art Synergy
    • Film Series >
      • Past Film Series
    • Fine Art Fair
    • Paint the Street
    • Palette to Palate
    • Yart Sale
  • Galleries
    • Collective >
      • Underground
      • For Juried Artists
    • M.G. Nelson Family Gallery
    • Call For Entries
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Past M.G. Nelson Exhibition Photos
      • Past Collective Exhibition Photos
  • Edwards Place
    • Edwards Place Events
  • Library
    • Library Events
  • Rentals
    • Arty Party
    • Field Trips
    • Adult Events
    • Team building
    • Rental Spaces
  • Join + Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • Shop
    • Art Supplies >
      • Clay
      • Clay Tools
    • Make Kits
    • Murder Mystery Game
    • CHECKOUT