Rentals

Celebrate your special event in our historic building!

Overview

Allens Lane Art Center offers short-term rental opportunities for special gatherings, like birthday parties, wedding receptions, workshops, community events, concerts, and performances. Located in a former carriage house on 7 acres in beautiful Fairmount Park, the Art Center has several art studios, a professionally equipped theater, an art gallery, and a kitchen.

Since the Center’s rooms are primarily utilized by our programs and offerings, you are encouraged to contact us to confirm availability. We also encourage anyone who is interested but has not yet visited the Center to contact us to schedule a tour of the facility.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate at Allens Lane Art Center with a themed birthday party by Claire Golden Drake.

RENTAL PRICES

Studio 1

Ideal for workshops, art classes, rehearsals, small gatherings, and creative sessions.

$150/hr (2-hour minimum) • Member/501(c)(3): $170/hr

Studio 2/Library

A flexible space suitable for meetings, classes, and intimate events.

$125/hr (2-hour minimum) • Member/501(c)(3): $148.75/hr

Theater Rental

Best for parties, events, performances, readings, concerts, and staged events

Maximum occupancy: 129. Seats 68.

$175/hr | 3‑hour minimum • Member/501(c)(3) $148.75/hr

Half day | $600 • Member/501(c)(3) $510/hr

Full Day | $1100 • Member/501(c)(3) $935/hr

Stage Rehearsal Time: $45/hr • Member/501(c)(3) $38.25/hr

Technical Rehearsal Time: $75/hr • Member/501(c)(3) $63.75/hr

Theater add-ons

Kitchen Access – $100/day

House Piano & Professional Tuning – $250

House Manager – $30/hour

Technical staff required when theater lighting or sound systems are used

Optional ALAC Box Office and Promotional Services are also available.

Carolyn & Howard Alber Gallery

Best for art exhibitions, opening receptions, artist talks, book launches, meetings, corporate gatherings, small private events

125/hr | 3‑hour minimum • Member/501(c)(3) $106.25/hr

Half day | $425 • Member/501(c)(3) $361.35/hr

Full day | $750 • Member/501(c)(3) $637.50/hr

Weekend Exhibition | $450 • Member/501(c)(3) $382.50/hr

1 Week | $800 • Member/501(c)(3) $680/hr

2 Week | $1300 • Member/501(c)(3) $1105/hr

3 Week | $1700 • Member/501(c)(3) $1445/hr

1 Month | $2000 • Member/501(c)(3) $1700/hr

Gallery Add-ons

Artwork Installation Assistance – $40/hour

Opening Reception Support – $150 (includes staff assistance, set-up and breakdown; catering provided by renter

Marketing Package – $200 (includes newsletter feature, social media promotion, and lobby signage)

EVENT SETUP

Please provide your table and chair needs at least one week before your event.

Available inventory:

Ten 60″ round tables
Five 30″ x 6′ rectangular tables
Two 30″ x 5′ tables
68 chairs

Facilities must be left in the same condition as received, including removal of all trash.

How to Reserve Your Date

Contact us to confirm availability. If your date is open, we will place it on a 10‑day hold. A 50% deposit, along with a signed Rental Contract and Rental Agreement, is due within the hold period.

Final Payment

Due 10 days prior to your event by cash, check, or credit card.

Cancellation & Change Policy

More than 60 days before event: Full deposit refunded
31–60 days before event: 20% of deposit retained
Within 30 days: Deposit non‑refundable
Acts of God / weather: We will work to reschedule; if no suitable date is found, deposit refunded in full

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Park and Playground Reservations

The park area and playground are part of Fairmount Park, and are not under the authority of Allens Lane Art Center. For information about park use permits or reserving the park for your event, contact the City of Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation Department. Allens Lane Art Center does not schedule or oversee any of the activities that occur in the park, nor do we provide building access for Parks and Recreation reservations.

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