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RENTAL GUIDELINES

General Guidelines

  1. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the museum.
  2. Photography is prohibited in all exhibition areas without prior approval.
  3. Food and drink are prohibited in exhibition areas and in the auditorium.
  4. Sparklers, bird seed, rice, glitter, and other such confetti are prohibited on the museum grounds.
  5. The renter is responsible for providing catering, office, and technical supplies for your event.
  6. The renter is responsible for providing catering, office, and technical supplies (extension cords, generators, catering service equipment, etc.) necessary for their event.
  7. Renters and/or their caterers are responsible for all event set-up and clean-up. All furniture, chairs, etc. must be returned to their original positions at the end of each event.
  8. Renters and/or their caterers are responsible for the removal of all trash. Custodial services will be provided; however, Permit Holder will be charged for damages or extraordinary cleaning.

Menu Guidelines

All events serving food to fifty or more guests must utilize a caterer included on the Approved Caterer List* of the Georgia Museum of Art, or request that their desired caterer submit an application for Approved Caterer status. All events that serve food must have the menu and method of presentation approved by the Georgia Museum of Art special events office. PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR MENU FOR REVIEW WHEN RETURNING THE EVENT CONTRACT. For your convenience, your menu should be forwarded to the museum special events office at least three weeks prior to the event. This will allow ample time for any necessary changes or revisions. If approval is NOT granted, you will be notified. *Approved Caterer status is determined by guidelines subject to supplemental text.

  1. Candles, open flames, sterno burners, candle warmers, and deep fat frying are prohibited. All foods should be pre-cooked. A microwave and warming oven are available for use.
  2. Please avoid serving the following: greasy finger foods, sauces that stain or are sloppy to serve or eat, sticky foods, powdery foods, and foods with 'sprinkles'.
  3. Coffee may be brewed on-site in the catering kitchen or classroom only.
  4. Red wine and red-pigmented beverages and sauces are prohibited in all areas of the museum (white and light pink blush wines are acceptable).
  5. Canned beverages are prohibited in all areas of the museum (liters and bottled beverages are acceptable).

Alcohol Beverage Guidelines

The renter and/or their caterer is responsible for complying and enforcing all state and federal laws, rules, regulations and Board of Regents and The University of Georgia's policies concerning alcoholic beverages which include:

  1. Alcoholic beverages may not be served at any function where the majority of guests are under the age of 21 years old.
  2. Alcoholic beverages must not be provided or served to persons below the legal drinking age of 21 years old.
  3. If a guest appears to have exceeded his/her limit, you must notify museum staff and do not serve additional alcohol to the individual. An effort should be made to arrange the guest a safe trip home from the event.
  4. State law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages at University sponsored events.
  5. It is the responsibility of the renter and/or their caterer to require photo identification for those of or over the legal drinking age of 21 years old.
  6. Alcoholic beverages may not be served or consumed in areas open to the public between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  7. Service of alcoholic beverages must be discontinued at least one hour prior to the end of the event.