For more information on renting the Emporium Center for a private event, please contact Cheryl Jenkins at (865) 523-7543 or via e-mail. Click here to fill out a request form.
The Rentable Space is available to individuals, non-profit organizations, and other organizations for events, meetings, parties, receptions, weddings, reunions, and more. The mission of the Arts & Culture Alliance is to serve and support a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions by assuring their creative, financial, and operational well-being. The primary purpose of the Emporium Center is to further the mission stated above. As such, priority will be given to events and/or programming that incorporates this purpose. All functions must be deemed appropriate to the facilities and must not interfere with normal working conditions or current arts/cultural programming. The Alliance reserves the right to deny facility usage to any group for any program which is inconsistent with the Alliance’s or the Emporium Center’s purpose or reputation. Political fundraisers will not be allowed.
Click here to see photos from various private events.
Emporium Capacity
Downstairs Gallery (24' x 118' space): Up to 375 standing receptions; 200 sit-down dinner/lunch.
Click here to view a schematic of the gallery (PDF).
Equipment available
Thanks to the City of Knoxville, the Alliance can make available:
100 black plastic chairs (free of charge)
Four 6' rectangular folding tables (free of charge)
Four 8' rectangular folding tables (free of charge)
Eight 72" round tables ($5 each)
Fourteen 72" x 60" oval tables ($5 each)
We do not provide linens.
Facility use rates
For current rates, please contact Cheryl Jenkins at (865) 523-7543 or via e-mail. Click here to fill out a request form.
Please note: 50% of total cost + $200 refundable damage deposit are required to hold a date.
Contracts/deposits
A rental reservation will be considered confirmed ONLY when the Alliance confirms receipt of a signed contract, a copy of an insurance policy from the renter for public liability coverage, and the deposit (50% of total cost + $200 damage deposit).
Emporium Annex Information
The Emporium Annex is a community space featuring a 2,000 sq. ft studio with wooden floors and a 1,000 sq. ft community room with carpeting, a table, and padded chairs. These two spaces are rented out for classes, workshops, meetings, and rehearsals as follows:
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Daytime Use (Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) for $5/hour or $40/month for members and $60/month for non-members;
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Weekend Access (Monday-Sunday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM) for $15/hour or $75/month for members and $100/month for non-members.
No food or public performances.
