Event Rentals
Gather in the city’s most unforgettable setting
This turn-of-the-century former provincial courthouse building presents a dramatic exterior backdrop for photography and film shoots. Inside, the Gallery offers affordable meeting spaces for weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, seasonal gatherings and corporate events.
Locations include the grand foyer and rotunda—with a soaring dome and twin marble staircases—and two of the building’s original historic courtrooms, complete with judge’s stands and rich hardwoods. Or top up your event on the city’s best rooftop experience, the Gallery’s Rooftop Pavilion. Completely protected from the elements, this space enjoys a spectacular view overlooking Robson Square in a unique setting.
With so many one-of-a-kind options to choose from, it’s no wonder the Gallery is the site for Vancouver’s most memorable events!
Questions? Contact our Events team at rentals@vanartgallery.bc.ca to discuss all your event needs today!
LOBBY
The largest function space at the Gallery is comprised of three adjoining rooms, allowing for dynamic events. The lobby and forecourt are open spaces capable of hosting dinners, receptions and live music, while the twin marble staircases of the grand rotunda make for a natural backdrop for ceremonies and announcements.
Please note: the Lobby, Forecourt and Rotunda must be rented together.
AVAILABILITY After 5 PM
CAPACITY 200
SEATED CAPACITY 155
SIZE 1885 square feet
FORECOURT
The largest function space at the Gallery is comprised of three adjoining rooms, allowing for dynamic events. The lobby and forecourt are open spaces capable of hosting dinners, receptions and live music, while the twin marble staircases of the grand rotunda make for a natural backdrop for ceremonies and announcements.
Please note: the Lobby, Forecourt and 1st floor Rotunda must be rented together.
AVAILABILITY After 5 PM
CAPACITY 155
SEATED CAPACITY 110
SIZE 1436 square feet
1st FLOOR ROTUNDA
The largest function space at the Gallery is comprised of three adjoining rooms, allowing for dynamic events. The lobby and forecourt are open spaces capable of hosting dinners, receptions and live music, while the twin marble staircases of the grand rotunda make for a natural backdrop for ceremonies and announcements.
Please note: the Lobby, Forecourt and 1st floor Rotunda must be rented together.
AVAILABILITY After 5 PM
CAPACITY 70
SIZE 923 square feet
3rd FLOOR ROTUNDA
Bathed in the natural light that streams through the rotunda’s magnificent glass dome, the ethereal ambience of the third floor exhibition space is complimented in the evening by Rosetta lights set in original floral molding. This is a special, intimate space ideally suited to boutique wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties, acoustic recitals and photoshoots.
AVAILABILITY After 5 PM
CAPACITY 70
SIZE 696 square feet
ROOFTOP PAVILION INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
The Rooftop Pavilion spaces feature city views of Robson Square and the Law Courts beyond. These versatile and exclusive spaces were purpose-built as the BC Pavilion for the 2010 Winter Olympics and feature custom hand-carved sliding doors by Arnim Rodeck that recreate the city skyline.
AVAILABILITY Day and Evening
INTERIOR CAPACITY 100
INTERIOR SEATED CAPACITY 70
INTERIOR SIZE 1491 square feet
EXTERIOR CAPACITY 125
EXTERIOR SEATED CAPACITY 80
EXTERIOR SIZE 1820 square feet
COURTROOM 301
Built in 1911, the stately Heritage Courtrooms are recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada. The rooms boast original architectural features and serve as an elegant and versatile setting.
AVAILABILITY Day and Evening
CAPACITY 60
SEATED CAPACITY 60
COURTROOM 302
Built in 1911, the stately Heritage Courtrooms are recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada. The rooms boast original architectural features and serve as an elegant and versatile setting.
AVAILABILITY Day and Evening
CAPACITY 60
SEATED CAPACITY 60
ART RENTALS & SALES
Art Rental and Sales is a not-for-profit organization operated by the Vancouver Art Gallery. Since 1952, the program has promoted emerging and mid-career Canadian artists through the rental and sale of their artwork. All artwork in the rental program is consigned by the artists, who receive the majority of the fees collected. Remaining proceeds help fund programming at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Rent the Showroom for your private event
- An intimate space ideal for small corporate parties, cocktails and
small gatherings - Open concept space filled with natural light
- Surrounded by original artworks by local artists
- 504 square feet
AVAILABILITY After 5 PM
6 HOUR MINIMUM RENTAL: $1000 + GST
Add-ons
- Art Tour Guide, 1.5 hours (10 people max) $240 + GST
- Let one of our AR&S staff members give your group a private tour
through the showroom collection - Collection Art talk & tour, 2 hours (20 people max) $250 + GST
- Learn how to build an art collection from one of our Gallery experts