The Gulf Coast Museum of Art offers its unique facility for occasions such as client receptions, banquets, corporate meetings, anniversary and birthday celebrations. The tranquil and lush botanical setting provides a unique venue for a special event. The Museum’s 45,000 square foot contemporary campus is surrounded by the Florida Botanical Gardens and features an outdoor sculpture courtyard with porch, as well as eight galleries, a 100-seat auditorium, and 20-seat board room.

The facilities are handicap accessible and include a catering/serving kitchen, free parking, loading dock, and projection room with digital projection for DVD, VHS and multi-media presentations in the auditorium.

For information about facility rentals contact:

Public Relations Coordinator
727-518-6833 ext. 206

The GCMA wishes to share its galleries and meeting facilities within guidelines set by its mission as an accredited art museum, assuring the Museum's accessibility to its membership and the public. Facility use guidelines are in place to protect GCMA's collection and exhibitions.

Gallery rentals include the use of the staging kitchen for caterers, a small supply of serving tables, and gallery security. Clients may choose a caterer of their choice. The fee does not include food or beverage, catering service charges, tax, labor charges, tenting, or rental of any other miscellaneous equipment. Set up and clean up are the responsibility of the client. Deliveries and set-up by caterers or of rental items can take place only after the museum’s closing time of 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and must be coordinated through the Public Relations Coordinator.

Galleries and courtyard:

Auditorium:

Library:

Question 1 – Will I be able to have details such as music with dancing and candle light at my reception?

No, open flame (lit candles) and dancing are not allowed in the galleries due to concern for the wear of the floor and care of the art collection.

Question 2 – Why are seated meals not allowed?

The Museum is divided into eight galleries and, though attractive, the arrangement is not conducive to a banquet with attention to any speakers or head table. The logistics of food being served at tables or carried to tables from a buffet is also of concern for the care of the art collection.

Question 3 – What is the earliest time I can have vendors deliver items such as chairs, linens, and decorative items?

4pm, when the Museum closes to the public.