VisArts

space that can be tailored however you’d like. The venue itself is accessible, and Rockville Town Center is the perfect backdrop. It’s also right off of the Rockville metro. There’s plenty to do in the area, and our party and guests enjoyed local restaurants and bars over our two-day event. Danny was phenomenal to work with— responsive, knowledgeable, patient, and kind. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue at an unbeatable price in the DMV, don’t hesitate!!

helpful and friendly staff, especially Danny, organizing everything was a breeze. He ensured I had everything I needed and went above and beyond to ensure the setup was flawless. The view from the rooftop was breathtaking. The sunset, cityscape, and bustling foot traffic below created a vibrant and romantic backdrop. The angle of the sun as it set was ideal for photos, casting the most beautiful natural light that made our skin glow effortlessly. If you’re looking for a venue that combines stunning visuals with excellent service, I highly recommend VisArts. The entire experience was seamless and unforgettable!

r and her team! They worked extremely well with my event coordinator and vendors team to execute a beautiful and flawless wedding for us. Mary’s communication is great! See clarified anything needed, they also have a preferred vendors list of high rated/recommended vendors including caterers. There are several to choose from in various budgets, which is nice! I mean she and my event coordinator really had the wedding running like a well oiled machine! The spaces are excellent! My husband and I fell in love with the Buchanan room where we held our ceremony and reception. As soon as we walked it, we just love the floor to ceiling windows that overlooked the town center. It truly matched the vibe of holiday romance we were going for. They even had a rooftop which we shot some beautiful pictures/video on! During the months with the nice weather you can even have a wedding on there that has beautiful views! They have different art spaces which when able, you can shoot photos in. It was a really unique space and I personally loved it. Even price wise, VisArts was one of the more affordable options. The space is also naturally nice but also present a lot of opportunities for unique decor and setup. Our holiday romance theme wedding was beautifully decorated! I loved it. We got SOOOOOO many compliments on the space and the decor in the Buchanan room! The venue is very convenient as it is right in Rockville Towne Center where there is access to several food options, a hotel, garage parking, a CVS, down the street from several other services. My husband and our bridal party stayed a local hotel a few blocks away, making it easy to go back and forth, if need be. But for the guests, just something to be mindful that there is no free parking or on site parking so that can be something they need to prepare for. Also, there is a “bridal suite” like space on the top floor where you and your bridal party can get ready or keep their things securely. But you do need to make sure to grab Mary or someone one her team to get you to that floor and get to that room. There is a special key needed to get to that floor/open the room as a way to keep your stuff that you bring to the video safe and secure. But just make sure you prepare for that so you aren’t frantically trying to get up there and have no way to. If you have an event coordinator, make sure they let Mary know as well. You or your coordinator should keep in communication with Mary and her team so they know when you need to get up there and you will be good to go. Otherwise they will be making sure your other event needs are being tended to and ran smoothly. If you are looking for or are open to a non-traditional space for your wedding, anniversary or any other formal event, this would be a great space to consider! Mary Liniger and her team are so professional and so easy to work with. They will work hard to make your wedding dreams come true! Our wedding was beautiful and I could not thank Mary and her team enough for making sure of that!

ballroom was transformed in any I didn’t even think was possible. From the high ceiling to the glass windows lighted with led candles overlooking the streets of the city.Amazing! Thank you Mary and your team for making our family traditional Wedding one to remember!❤️

e space and the flexibility they offered with doing an outdoor wedding versus an indoor one (we opted for an indoor one). The location was also great since we were right by the Cambria Hotel Rockville (a 5-minute walk) and the Rockville metro station, meaning our guests could take the train from the airport. These were all pluses when it came to accommodating our out-of-town guests. The cost was a bit more expensive than what we were originally considering, and that feeling persisted as we opted for some add-on things like the use of the roof for our cocktail reception, some decor, and a Zoom livestream for our ceremony. In total, it was $6,200 for the room rental package (a Saturday during peak wedding season) and $1,800 for the add-ons. Something unexpectedly nice was that 20% of the cost of our venue package was classified as a donation to VisArts and thus was tax-deductible. We felt good about supporting a local non-profit organization through our wedding. Mary and her team were incredibly communicative and clear discussing what was expected of both them and us throughout the booking process. Overall, we’d definitely recommend VisArts as a space for anyone considering looking for a venue. Credit to our photographer SOBED Creative for use of these photos.

hold the ceremony on the rooftop in late August, we were still able to take many beautiful photos with the surrounding skyline, and particularly at sunset. The ballroom itself is roomy and the large glass windows allow in lots of sunlight. Second, VisArts provides a lot of decorating options and we were able to decorate with gorgeous paper lanterns, string lights and colored up-lighting. Third, the VisArts staff were extremely responsive, patient and helpful, answering all of our questions, and making the many changes we requested. Danny, who was our primary point of contact, was especially professional, helpful and accommodating. Fourth, VisArts worked smoothly and effortlessly with our other vendors to make sure everything came together smoothly. And finally, VisArt's location in Rockville Town Center, and its proximity to the Cambria hotel was a huge plus to our out-of-town guests, who really appreciated having so many other restaurants and amenities to go to over our wedding weekend. Overall, VisArts was our ideal wedding venue, and we could not be happier with our selection or the service we received! We would definitely recommend VisArts to anyone else looking for a modern wedding venue!

op provided a pretty sight with a chill vibe that our guests loved. The space comfortably accommodated our 91 guests, with plenty of room for both seating and dancing. Danny’s attention to detail and readiness to assist ensured our special day was both elegant and seamless."

We were thrilled with the whole process, and especially the big day.

ny on the roof, the cocktail hour in the Artist Concourse, and the reception in the Buchanan Room. Each location was beautiful. The event coordination staff is fantastic! We worked with Danny, who was communicative, responsive, and guided us along the process. They are a well-oiled machine — they worked well with all of our vendors and made sure that the venue was set up exactly as promised. Many thanks to Danny, Mary, and all of the amazing VisArts staff!

for a ceremony and cocktail hour for about 125, and had a great view. Staff there was very helpful and flexible with decorations, and moving furniture around as we liked it. Finally, the location was convenient for out-of-towners who stayed at a hotel within walking distance of the event and near to a metro station for those wanting to go into DC for sightseeing. Highly recommended.

r wedding, and VisArts hit the sweet spot - an artistic community space that rivaled the feel of galleries in the city, a rooftop that added an element of freshness, an approachable ballroom space with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and flexible layout, and an awesome team to help everything come together. Not to mention how central everything was for our guests with hotels, restaurants, parking, late night bars, and public transportation right at their fingertips. From the very beginning, Mary, Jackie, and their team made us feel like family, going out of their way to ensure we could plan and execute our vision for our the wedding and sticking with us through not one, but two postponements due to COVID. Through it all, they kept our vendor team coordinated and informed, reassured us when we started to get overwhelmed by the whole process, and ultimately delivered on an incredible experience for us and our guests. We’d recommend VisArts in a heartbeat!

rate attention from Mary and the VisArts team. They were readily available throughout the planning process, with experienced assistance on every detail – ranging from the event timeline to linen choices to vendor recommendations. When the big day arrived, our guests could not stop raving about the venue and kept asking how we had ever discovered it! The room set-ups and changes came off without a hitch, the light-filled Buchanan Room looked gorgeous, and the addition of creative art projects for the adults and kids added a unique touch. This venue is truly a gem!

this beautiful place for any event. Thanks for making my day so beautiful.

ls that even a micro wedding requires were covered. Besides that, the venue is beautiful and in such a great location in Rockville.

ating and professional. We and our guests loved it and we would highly recommend VisArts to friends and family!

Mary at VisArts was helpful and communicative the whole time, and flexible to our needs and the moving target of covid protocols.

rtunate Covid-19 pandemic. They helped us set up and also provided resources and references to aid us in having an intimate / covid-safe wedding. Mary & Jarred made sure the wedding flow was seamless. We enjoyed utilizing the rooftop for the ceremony and the Buchanan room for the reception. For portraits, we used an art studio. All the rooms we occupied were gorgeous, sanitized, and clean. My husband and I strongly recommend VisArts. It is a non-profit organization that finds ways to educate, house, and circulate artistic mediums that also opens its beautiful space for events. The contributions the artist install into the rented spaces and the rooftop are simply breath-taking and elegant. Our wedding was very unorthodox, my mother passed the year prior to our original wedding date. To honor her, I wore 9-foot tall angel wings and walked down to her favorite song. Mary & Jarred made sure I would fit in the walkways and built a flowing sheet barrier that they pulled away for that extra "wow" factor. I felt like my mother was there walking with me and my late father on the other side. Words can't express how grateful I am for Mary & Jarred to have given us this perfect day that we will remember for the rest of our lives.

oto booth. The ballroom with its ceiling to floor windows and large dance floor made our reception picturesque and so much fun. Mary and Jared were phenomenal to work with. They were both very responsive and truly excited about making our big day special. They went above and beyond with decorations that made every aspect of our wedding beautiful.

ightmare stories with other venues but not hear. They will work with you and help your create a magical experience. Mary and Jarred I can not thank you enough for all that you did for us.

lot of decoration options that saved us from having to buy anything extra. They also have a HUGE list of preferred caterers - so we had plenty to pick from.

ere able to reschedule our date for when it worked for us which was not easy since my (now) husband and I have difficult schedules to coordinate. She was so understanding and flexible it made what could have been a nightmare so stress free. Then the day of our wedding, the staff went above and beyond to make our wedding all that we wanted it to be. We had our wedding on the roof, and even though it was over cast it was still beautiful with the cherry blossoms strung along the rafters with white drapes, and the skyline as the back drop. The ballroom where the reception is held is gorgeous and made more beautiful with the back lighting. And to make it even more amazing, the artists’ gallery is the hallway leading to the ballroom, so guests loved seeing local art while mingling. I can’t recommend this venue enough, you will not be disappointed.

coordinating part was not good. The communication back and forth with our coordinator was bad and we wouldn’t hear back from here until 3-4 weeks letter after insisting with text/calls/emails. On the day if there was no one coordinating me where to go or my husband. The zoom ceremony started late and it seemed like all they cared about was the masks and not anything else. Aside from the hiccup the venue is beautiful and it was a memorable day.

The Buchanan Room was perfect for our ceremony/reception, it has floor to ceiling windows that look out onto the main square. We were also able to get some great photos on the rooftop terrace! Jackie & Mary made the planning process so easy and were quick to offer suggestions regarding decor and set-up, etc., and our wedding day ran smoothly and we had a blast! We highly recommend VisArts to anyone in the MD/DC area.

d. VisArts covers all the bases! Bonus, it is a nonprofit community art center with artist galleries (which can be opened for your guests to enjoy during your event) and fun classes available (in case you’re looking for a wedding party activitiy). Definitely a unique space. The rooftop offers views of Rockville Town Square, and had plenty of space to host both our ceremony and cocktail hour (we had 70 guests). Our reception was in the Buchanon Room which boasts floor to ceiling windows and a dance floor. The VisArts team is happy to decorate the ceiling in market lights, or twinkle lights, or japanese lanters, or probably whatever you request! All the tables and chairs were included with our rental, including the lounge furniture on the roof for cocktail hour, which was super convenient. Not to mention the location! With the Cambria hotel just up the street, and all the restaurants and shops in Rockville Town Square, our guests never had to leave the area. Super convenient, and lots of fun. Mary was our event manager. She was easy to work with, and happy to lend her expertise to answer all the questions I had along the way! We can’t say enough good things about it. Go with VisArts and you will be in good hands.

t hands with Mary and Jackie. Their professionalism, warmth, and dedication to promoting the mission of VisArts made this one of the easiest decisions Sam and I had to make during the wedding planning process. They provided us great tips, tricks, deals, and guidance every step of the way to help ease a lot of the anxiety that comes with planning such an important event. We were able to get the roof for our ceremony and cocktail hour and the Buchanan Room for the reception. At the end of it all, once we were able to hand all of our vendor contacts over into Mary's hands, everything was so seamless. We had such a perfect day; we definitely couldn't have done it without the perfect team at VisArts.

ready to answer any questions that my father or I would have.

, view, and ballroom? check. It's all at VisArts. It was the perfect setting for our August wedding. We had the ceremony on the room, cocktail hour in the artist corridor, and the reception in the ballroom. Mary was an absolute joy to work with. She was always responsive and did everything to ensure that our wedding was all that we imagined. You simply can't go wrong with VisArts.

and metro access for our out of town guests. This place was absolutely amazing!

Metro Accessible, so our friends and family did not have to rent cars. There is a very nice hotel, the town center, several restaurants, and a movie theater all within walking distance of the venue which allowed for our guests to have plenty to do during their stay. The temperature on our wedding day was 100 degrees and there was a code orange air quality alert. Luckily, with VisArts you have a "Plan B" option to have your wedding indoors in case of bad weather or if you just prefer for things to be inside. Though we really wanted that rooftop wedding, we could not risk our guest having potential health emergencies due to the extreme heat. We made the call to move everything indoors the day before our wedding. We received several compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was. Mary did amazing with our up-lighting and the candles in the windows of the Buchanan room. They were also able to match the lanterns with our color scheme. Everything looked beautiful and we still had access to the rooftop to take our pictures. Mary and Jackie were easy and a pleasure to work with during the planning process. It was also nice that we were able to pick our own caterer which help keep costs down. You will not regret having your wedding or event at this venue! Thank you so much to the VisArts team.

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ceiling windows and a GIANT dancefloor. Both Mary and Jackie were a pleasure to work with and made our day perfect. Rockville Town Center is a great location for guests as there is a hotel, restaurants, shopping and the metro are all within walking distance. I am so happy to have found VisArts. We HIGHLY recommend!

a great job with setup and helping us with our vision.

event space, cool gallery spaces, as well as rooftop space for you to take advantage of. If you're looking for a modern venue - this is the place. Additionally, their events team is amazing. We were so incredibly fortunate to have found Jackie - as she ensured that our dreams that night came true. We love VisArts!

an amazing time. Mary was especially amazing during the days leading up to the wedding AND on the day of my wedding. She made sure all went smoothly. We are grateful for the kind staff at Visarts and I would recommend this venue to anyone!

he space beyond the ballroom, the gallery-lined hall. VisArts is beautiful and unique, and worked perfectly with our decor. We held our cocktail hour on the rooftop, which our guests loved and provided a lovely backdrop for photos. For us, it was a great way to incorporate an element of being outdoors without having to worry about the weather (since if it rained, we could just use the gallery hall for cocktail hour). It was such a pleasure working with the VisArts team. Mary and Jackie were flexible and warm, and I could tell they really cared about our wedding being a success. We actually walked into VisArts on a whim initially, and Mary immediately stopped what she was doing to take us on a tour and talk through what we were thinking for the wedding. We talked many times after that, but that initial welcoming visit really showed us the VisArts style of working with people. They were responsive and attentive to details, and all went perfectly the day of the wedding – we couldn’t be happier with our decision to hold our reception at VisArts!

nt and refined. I honestly have no idea how I would have been able to enjoy my wedding as much as I did at a different venue. I was able to have a modern, classic, elegant, beautiful wedding and I am sooo happy I selected VisArts.

om is a wonderful place for a party... With two full walls of windows, great acoustics, a custom bar and so much more! I also worked with one of their art instructors to create a fun and unique art project for my guests. Two very enthusiastic and grateful thumbs up for helping me to create the perfect celebration!

ould highly recommend them for anyone looking for a chic, modern wedding venue!!

he city rather than the suburbs because we had a lot of overseas guests, and went with a DC venue. However, our experience with that venue turned out to be really unpleasant, and we came hopefully back to VisArts three months before our date wondering whether they were still available. They were, and switching our wedding there was the best decision we made! The location may be in the suburbs, but it was easy to get to via metro and convenient for our many out of town guests, and actually made spending time with them easier than it would have been in the city. There’s so much we love about VisArts it’s hard to know where to start, but it was really Mary who made our experience so wonderful! She welcomed our queer, unconventional wedding, made us feel like the space was our home, and helped us to create a celebration vision that fit us and our community – making space for book themed decor, Scottish dancing, fan videos, a children’s play area, and gender neutral bathrooms, and using the venue’s resources and her own brilliant ideas to add so much we hadn’t thought of. So many of our friends told us this was the best wedding they had been to, and having it at VisArts was one of the things that made it so great. Mary also kept communication flowing among our vendors during the setup and throughout the wedding. We are so glad we went back to VisArts and found it a great space for our LGBTQ+ community. Most recommended! Thank you Mary and Vis Arts! ❤️

s very flexible and made sure everything went exactly as planned. We had about 140 guests, who all fit comfortably. I love the surrounding city feel, as well as the beautiful windows, which look especially great at night! With the location, it is easy to have the rehearsal dinner close by, as well as the hotel accommodations. We held our rehearsal dinner at Mellow Mushroom and used Cambria Hotel and Suites, both of which I would definitely recommend. In addition, VisArts allows you to use your own caterer and bring in your own alcohol, which ended up saving us a good bit of money. We used HighPoint as our caterer, and they were fabulous. VisArts and HighPoint work together often, which made the whole process easy and everything run smoothly. VisArts is definitely the way to go if you are looking for an elegant city wedding!

utside of the Buchanan Room at VisArts, with the reception taking place in the Buchanan Room. We were looking forward to accessing the rooftop terrace for pictures and are very glad that Mary was able to help make that possible (and that it wasn't raining too heavily all day.) Her recommendation of the gallery as another place to take pictures (when the rain picked up a bit) worked out great too! She really helped to make the planning and coordination of our special day go smoothly and it is surely a day that we will never forget!

tely got that there. The artist concourse was great for the cocktail hour. It felt upscale and modern. Mary was nothing shy of amazing and really made the planning process feel easy! We had plenty of space for our appx. 120 guests and the band to play. It was especially nice for the winter because we had the holiday decorations and that view of the ice skating rink. We took portraits on the roof before the wedding and got some spectacular shots. There is a ton to do around there. We had our rehearsal dinner at La Tasca. We also continued the reception party at Bar Louie after the wedding. It was great to have the guests staying at the Cambria Hotel and it was convenient for them to walk back to the hotel after the reception. In dealing with wedding vendors, it can be hard to know if they have your best interest at heart or if they want a bigger paycheck. With VisArts, there was no doubt they wanted to make sure our day was special. We wish we could do it all over again!