AWARDED Most Unique Event Venue by Illinois Meeting Magazine For more than 25 years, Mars Gallery has been home to hundreds of fundraisers, weddings, corporate meetings, cocktail receptions, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, showers, engagement parties and more. We are proud to be one of Chicago s most unique event venues. Located in Chicago s historic West Loop market district, the gallery is housed in a converted brick warehouse building. A traditional turn-of-the-century loft, the gallery features hardwood floors, wood beamed ceilings, and rose-colored brick walls. This beautiful, multi-level, art-filled space is the perfect setting for your event. Surrounded by art, you ll find you can keep decor to a minimum.
DATES We are frequently booked months in advance, and popular dates get booked up to a year before. Please contact us to discuss potential dates. SIZE With two floors of space, Mars Gallery offers flexibility when it comes to designing your event. We can accommodate up to 70 seated guests for an upper level presentation or ceremony; our main level can fit up to 70 seated guests for a plated dinner. Planning a bigger event? We can accommodate up to 150 guests (using both our main and upper level galleries) for a standing cocktail party style event. And our upper level gallery can be converted into a rockin dance party space or presentation space. Plus+ You ll have our undivided attention, because we only book one event at a time at Mars Gallery. VENDORS Are you a DIY event designer? If you re a dreamer and a planner, we re the space for you. We encourage you to get creative with decorations, food, music and more. You can choose your own vendors or we can also suggest some of our favorite local superstar vendors.
photo by Rachel Smith RENTAL FEES You ll find that Mars Gallery is competitively priced for a downtown Chicago venue. Main level gallery for $250 per hour Both the main and upper level gallery for $350 per hour Rental fees include two staffers one bartender and one event coordinator plus numerous amenities. We require a non-refundable deposit of two hours, paid in advance, to hold your date. Misc fees may apply for additional staff, ice, cleaning and rental equipment handling charge. SAMPLE EVENT TIMELINE Setup 7:30-8pm Event 8pm - midnite Packing 12-12:30pm Cost Using main gallery only: $1,250 - $2,100 Using main & upper galley: $1,750 - $2,300 Special rates are available for non-profits. We also offer discounted rates for Saturday afternoon events for 40 guests or less. AMENITIES Your rental fee includes a bar area, a sound system with CD player, satellite radio, and ipod/iphone compatibility; wi-fi access; a limited number of tables, chairs and highboys; ice coolers and trash bins; a coat room and coat hangers; and much more, including: High-boy tables (6) round 30 x 42 high Regular banquet tables (9) 30 x 72 x 29 high Large wooden table Folding chairs black (70) High cake table Coat racks (4) Black linens for tables 43 x 78 x 30 high 27 x 47 x 44 high Need other items? We welcome rentals from outside vendors and can recommend some of our local favorites. PARKING & VALET Street parking is available. We can help you choose a valet parking vendor. ACCOMMODATIONS Located just a few train stops or a quick cab ride from Chicago s Loop, Mars Gallery is near numerous hotels in every price point. Contact us for specific recommendations that match your budget. Ready to start planning your event at Mars Gallery? We re ready to make your event unforgettable. Give us a call: IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Wednesday/Friday Thursday Saturday 12-6pm 12-7pm 11am - 5pm
CATERING Chicago is home to many great caterers... here are some suggestions Amazing Edibles 312.563.1600 www.cateramazing.com Conn s Catering 773.262.2666 www.connscatering.com Stefani Catering 312.226.7611 ext 812 www.stefanicatering.com Big Delicious Planet 312.455.1019 www.bigdeliciousplanet.com Food For Thought 312.222.3022 www.fftchicago.com Tasty Catering 847.593.2000 www.tastycatering.com Blue Plate 312.421.6666 www.blueplatechicago.com Fig Catering 773.793.1035 www.figcatering.com Taissa Magnus 773.593.5717 email: Taicooks4@hotmail.com Catering by Michaels 847.966.6555 www.cateringbymichaels.com Inspiration Kitchens 773.940.1371 www.inspirationkitchens.org/catering The Hearty Boys 773.244.9866 www.heartyboys.com Cocina Fusion 773.430.4328 www.cocinafusionchicago.com Limelight 773.883.3080 www.limelightcatering.com DELIVERY You can also have trays of appetizers dropped off. Marcello s 312.654.2560 www.marcellos.com Whole Foods www.wholefoodsmarket.com Mariano s www.marianos.gsn2.com/catering.aspx Butterfly Sushi 312.492.9955 www.butterflysushi2go.com Paramount Events 773.880.8044 www.paramounteventschicago.com/ FOOD TRUCKS are welcome and always lots of fun! VALET SERVICE Professional Valet 312.404.4181 ask for Karen They don t have a website but they are reputable, and handle valet in the West Loop during the day. Valet Descartes 312.455.0003 www.valetdescartes.com AVPS Valet 773.960.9019 paulloxas@yahoo.com FLOWERS/LIGHTING/ LIVING ROOM FURNITURE Kehoe Designs 312.890.4105 ask for Kathleen www.kehoedesigns.com LIGHTING & AV EQUIPMENT A V Chicago 312.229.4114 ask for Matt www.avchicago.com RENTAL COMPANIES (for extra tables/linens/flatware etc.) Halls Rental 847.929.2222 www.hallsrental.com Abbott Party Rental 630.953.0500 www.abbottpartyrental.com Tablescapes 312.733.9700 www.tablescapes.com
MAIN LEVEL GALLERY UPPER LEVEL GALLERY Windows Windows Coatroom Restroom Kitchen Entry Reception 18 Main Gallery Area 27 32 24 24 Elevator 9.5 Private Office Fire Exit Elevator 7.5