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About Gallery 1906

Gallery 1906 is a dynamic, eclectic space, dedicated to inspiring artists and
art lovers. We are conveniently located in Chicago near the Halstrom Street
Metra station. Our historic brick building, renovated in 1989, is perfect for
any occasion. Our space includes the gallery, kitchen, and an outdoor garden
with seating area that is available for weddings, private parties, corporate
and nonprofit events.

Rental Fees
Your rental fee includes use of the gallery, kitchen, restrooms, and garden. A
down payment of 25 percent of the rental fee plus a security deposit of $500
is required to secure the rental date(s). The balance of the rental fee is due
two weeks prior to the event.
1. Private or Corporate Functions
a. Weekend Rental Fee: $2,500 (Friday Sunday)
i. Eight hour minimum
ii. Additional hours at $125 per hour
b. Weekday Rental Fee: $1,500 (Monday Thursday)
i. Four hour minimum
ii. Additional hours at $100 per hour
c. Rental fee includes two hours of setup time and one hour of
cleanup time
2. Nonprofit Functions
a. Rental Fee: $1200
i. six hour minimum
ii. Additional hours at $100 per hour
b. Certified not-for-profit organizations are eligible for this rental fee
Additional items are available for an extra cost, as outlined in the table
below.
Item Cost
24 Square tables $6 per table
Seating

72 Round tables $8 per table

96 Rectangular tables $8 per table
Stacking chairs, wood $3 per chair
Stacking chairs, plastic $2 per chair
Baby grand piano $150
(includes tuning)
Roscoe stage (modular) $400
Video projector $150
Projection screen $200

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Additional Oferings

Capacity
Depending on your needs and general setup, our gallery accommodates
approximately 60 people for a seated dinner with room for a dance floor area, or
100 people for a standing reception.

Restrictions
The following items are NOT permitted in our building:
confetti
helium balloons
lit candles
pets, except for service animals
propane tanks
rice

Catering
We require use of an approved caterer for ALL events. The caterers on our approved
list are extremely knowledgeable about our building and will provide you with
exceptional fare and service!
Caterers on our list understand they are responsible for all set up, breakdown, and
clean up for your event, and they have all catered events here in the past. They are
familiar with our building, policies and restrictions, have received exceptional
feedback, and will provide our clients with the very best in service and cuisine.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early may we begin to set up for our event? You may arrive at the gallery when
your rental hours begin. We only can guarantee that the building will be open and
accessible during your rental hours. Deliveries of rental items, decorations, etc.,
must be scheduled with a gallery staff member.
Can we decorate the venue? Decorations must be approved by Gallery 1906 staff. In
general, flowers and plants are allowed.

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Why are we not allowed to use candles, confetti, rice, or balloons? If you would like
to have open flame (candles), then you must contact the fire department and hire a
Fire Marshal detail for the duration of your event. We cannot allow confetti or rice
inside or outside for health and safety reasons, and we cannot allow balloons
indoors because if they do escape, we have no way of retrieving them from our high
ceiling.
May we rent your gallery and hang artwork for our event? No. Our gallery
exhibitions are curated or selected from submitted proposals, and exhibitions
normally are scheduled a year in advance. The artwork in the gallery must remain in
place, and all event guests and staff must take great care not to damage or disturb
the artwork in any way.
Can we provide our own food or could the caterers just drop off the food? No,
caterers must be hired to provide and serve all food. Caterers also are responsible
for all table and chair set up, kitchen clean up, and removal of event garbage from
the building.
Is parking nearby? Yes. Please let your guests know that they should park in the
municipal garage on the corner of 19th Street and Adams Street. The garage
entrance is on 19th Street, just a block away from our building. The fee is $5 to park
for the evening with no time limit.

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