Book the GAC Studio Classroom

Reserve the room for your event or customize an in-person art experience for your group. Your reservation gives you exclusive access to the GAC studio/classroom space during your event. The space is approximately 850 square feet and can comfortably seat up to 16 people*. Choose the date and the theme that suits you; treat your guests or split the cost amongst each other. Nonprofit discount rates are available, too!

Perfect for:

  • Club Meetings, Writing groups, Study groups

  • Birthday Parties (add an art instructor/private art lesson for an additional fee)

  • Performances, poetry readings

  • Knitting or Quilting groups

  • Tabletop Gaming events

  • Private Workshops, Seminars, Trainings, Work Retreats

*maximum group size depends on activity needs and may also be subject to CDC guidelines during a public health emergency such as a pandemic.

CONTACT US FOR RATES AND AVAILABILITY: Megan@galvestonartscenter.org

All Rentals Include:

  • Utility sink, drying rack (pick up any work left behind within 24 hours, or request delivery add on to your package)

  • 8 floor easels (H-frame style) and 16 table-top easels

  • 8 (eight) 30“ x 60” movable tables

  • 16 chair-height backless Stools

  • Up to 20 folding chairs ca be provided upon request; please return to cart at end of event

  • Digital projector and projection screen; account access to iMac computer provided upon request

  • ADA accessible restroom on same floor

  • With prior arrangement: access to kitchen on 1st floor with full-size refrigerator/freezer combo + microwave

Rental Does Not Include (i.e. you must provide your own):

  • Consumable materials or supplies

  • Access to offices, copier

Your event or materials may not spill out into the upstairs galleries. All food and drink must stay in the classroom.

All bookings are subject to availability. 

Payment: 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation. Balance due at the time of your event.
Make checks payable to Galveston Arts Center or call (409) 763-2403 for credit card payment.

 
 
 
 

PRIVATE WORKSHOPS at GAC

CERAMIC STUDIO

2 hour workshop hand-building with clay. 1 day workshop, bisque firing, no glaze, pieces are ready in 1 week.

2 hour workshop hand-building with clay 2-day workshop, bisque firing with glaze, pieces are ready in 1 week

Leaving Galveston before your pieces are ready for pick up? Ask GAC about mailing your ceramics to you!

PAINTING STUDIO

1-2 hour guided painting workshop with a local working artist

COLLAGE WORKSHOP

1 or 2 hour guided collage workshop

PRINTMAKING STUDIO

3-hour workshop, fundamentals of carving rubber blocks. Options for printing, Fabric printing, shirts, tea towels, canvas bags. Paper printing, cards, stationary, gift wrap, and more!

FIBER ARTS

1-3 hour workshops exploring fiber arts, weaving, embroidery, sewing, felting, and more!

PAPER MACHE

2-4 hour Paper Mache workshop, sculptures, puppets, frames, and more