About this vendor
The Eastern Shore Art Center is a museum and wedding venue situated in Fairhope, AL. This airy, minimal space houses contemporary art exhibitions and is home to three galleries. You can choose your favorite gallery for all your wedding-related events or hire the entire center for your special day.
From cocktail parties to ceremonies and receptions, Eastern Shore Art Center forms the ideal backdrop for all kinds of fun and meaningful celebrations. The Whiting Gallery, Woolley Gallery, and Courtyard Gallery each offer a unique setting for romantic nuptials and occasions steeped in casual elegance. The Whiting and Woolley events spaces are characterized by bright lighting, pristine white walls, and polished wooden flooring. Exquisite and unique artworks adorn the walls and guests can peruse the exhibitions as your day unfolds. The Courtyard Gallery is an outdoor area that is perfect for relaxed cocktail parties following your ceremony. This is a wheelchair-accessible museum with complimentary WiFi and a capacity for up to 150 people.
Eastern Shore Art Center welcomes external suppliers, so you select wedding vendors who align with your tastes, preferences, and budget. Your chosen catering company can make use of the catering kitchen on-site. The staff can assist you with event rentals and coordinating outside vendors to make your vision a reality. Executive director Bryant Whelan leads a seasoned team that looks forward to bringing your dream day to life in this creative space. Couples interested in art and who wish to host a one-of-a-kind party will delight in what this art center has to offer.
Amenities + details
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Settings
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Museum
Reviews
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4
out of 5.02 reviews
I considered using the Eastern Shore Art Center for my wedding reception. Pricing was reasonable and location was very artsy and unique. But, you would have to use several differen...
t rooms and you would have to rent tables and chairs. The kitchen was also a little small for the caterer. Because of this I decided to use the James P. Nix Center instead. This venue would be perfect for a small wedding or a very artsy and unique couple and styled reception.
We had a small, private ceremony in the "courtyard" hall of the art center with the reception in the main hall. The wonderful art work makes for amazing decor and brings life into...
the space. Nancy was so wonderful in helping us prepare for the wedding as well as coordinating events for the day of. I wouldn't have changed a thing about this wonderful location.
Contact
401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL
Eastern Shore Art Center