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Wedding, Social, and Corporate Venues
We find the following venues to be some of the best, among
the splendid variety of event spaces in the San Francisco
Bay Area. Work of Art offers our assistance selecting and
securing the perfect location for your special event,
walking through a site tour with you and consulting on the
event details and design.
Aurobora Press
http://www.aurobora.com
Aurobora Press occupies an historic fire station, built in 1907 with bricks from the rubble of the Great Earthquake of 1906. The large doors that once served as egress for the mechanical and horse-drawn fire engines are now glass-paned bays that fill the gallery with natural light. The space, with its gleaming wood plank floors and 16 foot ceilings, blends the charm of old San Francisco with the sophistication of contemporary art. Interior walls are either exposed brick or sheet-rocked and painted crisp white. With its relaxed yet stylish setting, Aurobora Press lends itself to any type of reception, from an elegant sit-down dinner to a casual cocktail party. They are located at 147 Natoma Street directly behind SFMOMAand the W Hotel, as well as one block from the Moscone Convention Center and Yerba Buena Gardens.
Contact Michael Liener at 415.546.7880
Casa De La Vista at Treasure Island
www.sfgov.org/site/treasureisland
Casa de la Vista, located on Treasure Island, a former Officer's Club built in 1944,
offers spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline and surrounding islands. With an outdoor patio,
Casa de la Vista is best suited for wedding receptions, private parties, and small meetings.
Contact 415.274.0660
Coit Tower
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-0808
Diablo Grande Wine Gallery
http://www.diablogrande.com/winegallery/receptions.htm
Designed primarily for social events and corporate meetings, the Diablo Grande Wine Gallery
works beautifully as convention space for trade shows and exhibits, and seminars & workshops. The
space offers beautiful deep-honey colored hardwood floors, textured wall coverings, high ceilings,
and private rooms, which house a sophisticated lighting and sound system. The private rooms to
choose from include the Wine Gallery and an intimate Private Gallery for conferences & meetings or a
VIP room for private gatherings or receptions. A constantly changing backdrop of fine art will adorn the walls to enhance your special event. Combining a perfect location, beautiful spacious venue and award winning wines are ideal for any event. Conveniently located at 669 Mission Street between 3rd and 2nd Street, they are in walking distance from the Moscone Center, Yerba Buena Gardens and SFMOMA.
Contact Carlee Duncan, Marketing and Special Events Manager at 415.543.4343
Golden Gate Yacht Club
http://www.ggyc.com/factour.html
With its picturesque location on San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Yacht Club is the premiere site for your meeting or banquet. Two rooms are available and each can be set up to fit your organization's needs. The Commodore Room is on the upper level and can accommodate up to 140 guests for a sit-down dinner and up to 200 guests for meetings. From the dining room your guests will be treated to a stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the East Bay, and Marin County. The Burgee Room is also available and can seat up to 120 for dinner or as many as 175 for meetings. Both rooms provide complete bar service.
Contact 415.346.BOAT (2628)
The Green Room
http://sfwmpac.org/greenroom/gr_index.html
The Green Room, located on the second floor of the Veterans Building, echoes the building facade with five sets of glass doors opening to a russet tiled 138-foot long loggia facing City Hall. The 28-foot high ivory and gold leafed ceiling of the room is graced with five 24-lamp chandeliers. Entry alcoves lead to double doors at either end of the room and the north alcove has a built in wet-bar. Originally designed as a lounge for World War I veterans, the room now serves as a performance and reception hall. Several concert and lecture series are held in the Green Room each year, as well as dinners, receptions, fashion shows, recitals, conferences and meetings. The room is also a prime location for fashion photography, video and movie shoots. For specific information about Green Room rental availability and fees, please contact Elizabeth Glaze, Director of Public Relations at 415.621.6600
Hang Gallery
http://www.hangart.com/
HANG's San Francisco art galleries were specifically designed to offer unique event sites for
your wedding reception, cocktail party, breakfast meeting or other event. An event at HANG
combines the style and color of a fine art gallery with a contemporary, industrial chic aesthetic. Located
at 556 Sutter St. in the Union Square area of San Francisco, their galleries are close to the most
popular hotels and restaurants. Their constantly changing displays of fine art are hung on modular, moveable stainless-steel panels and on wall-mounted track systems, so they can customize the venue to
suit the needs of your event. Both of HANG's dramatic art galleries has unique characteristics to make
for a spectacular event. Capacity is 70 for a reception, seated dinner or theater-style audience.
Contact the Events Manager at 415.544.0610 x2#
Headlands Center for the Arts
http://www.headlands.org/About/rental_facility_info.shtml
The main building of Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, is available to organizations and individuals to rent for meetings, classes, or special events on an hourly or daily basis. It is suitable for retreats, training sessions, weddings and/or parties of up to 200 people. It is an interdisciplinary Artist Residency Program located in the coastal hills of the Marin Headlands by the Pacific Ocean. Building 944, a 1907 former military barracks, has been renovated by major American artists into unique functional spaces that reflect the history and architecture of the structure. It consists of large, open rooms with abundant natural light, maple floors and tin ceilings. Located just 15 minutes north of San Francisco in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area of the Marin Headlands, HCA offers easy access to hiking along coastal trails and beaches, ample parking and overnight accommodations at the nearby Headlands Hostel.
Contact 415.331.2787
Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange Club
www.herecomestheguide.com/merchantsexchangeballroom
The Merchants Exchange Building may be located in San Francisco's financial district, but an event held in this historic gem will not be business as usual. Designed by Willis Polk and Julia Morgan, it's a landmark, and its classic Beaux Arts style is the same as that of San Simeon, Morgan's more famous architectural creation. The space is so expansive and fluid that it's easy to imagine any event being held here, from an elegant formal wedding or holiday party to an annual corporate sales event or training seminar.
Contact Linda Hylen, Director of Events at 415.421.7730 x310
Limn Gallery
http://www.limn.com
The Gallery is sophisticated and stylish. Guests enter through an enclosed courtyard where
touches of European craftsmanship and design abound. The evening air can be warmed by a
large soapstone fireplace that can also be used as a pizza oven and rotisserie. The gallery itself is sleek
and contemporary, and showcased museum quality art and design exhibits. The space is equipped
with an elaborate track lighting system and an indoor-outdoor sound system.
Contact 415.977.1300
111 Minna Gallery
http://www.111minnagallery.com
111 Minna Gallery evokes the dramatic effect of an urban industrial warehouse with 16 feet high walls, floor to ceiling windows facing out on 2nd Street, exposed piping overhead and newly refinished hardwood floors. The sophisticated modern design of the space is animated by a 25 foot long rolled steel and copper bar, multifunctional theatrical lighting and an eclectic mix of modern and antique furnishings. 111 Minna Gallery transforms itself every 6 weeks with rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, providing an ever-changing, dynamic atmosphere. The L-shaped gallery measures over 4,200 square feet and can be divided into smaller, more intimate spaces and can accommodate groups of 75 to 500 people. You can find 111 Minna gallery between Howard and Mission at 2nd Street in the SOMA district of downtown San Francisco, walking distance from the Moscone Center, Yerba Buena Gardens and SFMOMA.
Contact Steen at 415.974.1719
San Francisco Maritime Museum
http://www.maritime.org/rental.htm
Hold your next special function at the Maritime Museum, aboard the historic square-rigger Balclutha, or aboard the historic Ferryboat Eureka. Whether you are planning a business reception or a wedding, the facilities at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park make for a memorable setting. Sweeping views of the Bay and the setting of the San Francisco waterfront are a natural for an unforgettable event.
Contact Barbara Hofeditz at 415.561.6662 - ext. 18
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
http://www.sfmoma.com/info/event_overview.html
Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Mario Botta, SFMOMA is a sophisticated setting for weddings, receptions, retirement, and anniversary parties and a striking setting for cocktail receptions, dinners, presentations, and product launches. In addition, the guests will enjoy the best of modern and contemporary art at your SFMOMA event. They are conveniently located across the street from the Moscone Convention Center and within walking distance of world-class accommodations.
Contact the Meetings and Events Department at 415.357.4076
Terra SF
http://www.terrasf.com
Stand-up receptions for as few as 100 or as many as 725 guests (all in one room).
Seated dining for up to 300.
Up to 525 theater-style.
Up to 250 classroom style.
Dusty Derouen at 415-896-1234 or 800-588-ARTS (2787) or email info@terrasf.com.
511 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Varnish Fine Art Gallery
http://www.varnishfineart.com/galleryspace/
Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco at 77 Natoma street between 1st and 2nd St. and Mission and Howard, Varnish Fine Art Gallery consists of a main gallery of 1500 square feet which hosts a fine wine, beer and sake bar. An additional 600 square ft. gallery on the mezzinine level offers an art library for in-gallery perusal. The gallery is available for private and corporate events, which Varnish can customize.
Contact Kerri Stephens at kerri@varnishfineart.com or 415.222.6131
Zeum
http://www.zeum.com
Whether you're hosting 10 guests or 500, Zeum's facility
promises to be an unforgettable setting for your event.
Zeum is conveniently located in the heart of downtown San
Francisco's cultural district, on top of the Moscone
Convention Center. It can hold up to 500 guests. Zeum also
offers discounts for community-based organizations. Zeum's
facility offers an unforgettable setting for corporate
events, receptions, meetings, press conferences,
team-building retreats and other gatherings. In addition,
Zeum's 200-seat theater is ideal for presentations,
screenings and performances. Special activities lend a fun,
interactive component to your event. Ask about adding clay
animation, karaoke music video, or digital art-making to
your event. Zeum offers ten unique spaces to meet your
needs, including our Main Gallery, Animators Studio,
Karaoke Production Lab, Digital Workshop, Studio Z, and
Rooftop Terrace.
221 Fourth Street
(@ Howard Street)
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 820-3320
Presidio Event Spaces
The Golden Gate Club
Managed by The Golden Gate National Parks Association, it is recently renovated and is in immaculate condition. The Golden Gate Club has several meeting and event rooms. The Main Ballroom has a
capacity for a 300 guest reception It has magnificent windows with a wonderful view of the Presidio. The East and West Ballrooms are also available for approximately 150 guests. Tables, chairs and other equipment are available from the facility. The Presidio Chapel is within walking distance to the Club.
Contact the Event Office at 415.561.3922
The Officers Club
Having only becoming available for events in April 2001, The Officers Club is part of the revitalization of the Presidio. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors complement this historic treasure which has been active since 1846. While having Museum Exhibits, this space managed by the Presido Trust is very well suited for events up to 525 guests. The site is located in the heart of the Presidio and is worth viewing.
Contact the Presidio Trust Special Events and Sales Office at 415.561.5444
The Log Cabin
The Log Cabin is truly a Log Cabin but is more of a building. It is located on a beautiful setting with
views of San Francisco and has outdoor space also. A great locations for barbecues.
The space can hold 180 guests for a seated reception and represents the old Presidio well.
A unique space with a wonderful dance floor. Another Presidio treasure.
Contact the Presidio Trust Special Events and Sales Office at 415.561.5444
The Glass Palace
This Space is a warehouse type space which is ideal for receptions of
over 500 to 1,800 guests. It overlooks Crissy Field and has many
windows to enhance the view. The space is well suited for doing
large productions and creating unlimited event concepts.
Contact the Presidio Trust Special Events and Sales Office at 415.561.5444
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