The Lyndon House Arts Center
RENTAL
INFORMATION
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An Athens–Clarke County Leisure Services Department Facility
The Lyndon House Arts Center
A special setting for your event…
Wedding Reception
• Business Meeting • Holiday Gathering •
• Family Celebration • Professional Events •
• Educational Activity • Professional
Conference • Rehearsal Dinners
Your rental choices include:
• Unique art center and historic house museum
• Catering kitchen
• Audio Visual equipment
• Garden & Lawn
211 Hoy t Street, Athens, GA 30601
The Lyndon House Arts Center is operated by the Athens–Clarke
County Department of Leisure Services as a center of excellence
for the benefit and cultural enrichment of youth and adults.
Gallery exhibitions, festivals, workshops, art meetings,
special events, and art classes to provide area citizens with
a positive experience in the visual arts, encouraging them
to appreciate the arts and to include the arts in everyday life.
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General Information
For more information or reservations,
please visit or call:
Shannon Williams
Program Leader
Phone: 706•613•3623•ext.221
Email: [email protected]
www.athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouserentals
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Sunday & Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
CLOSED
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Lyndon House Arts Center, allowing off–site catering, has a large
catering kitchen with a convection oven, ice machine, freezer and refrigerator.
Twelve 3’ x 6’ rectangle tables, eight 60” round tables and 90 chairs for inside
rentals are available along with audio and visual equipment. With 60 parking
spaces, the Lyndon House Arts Center is within walking distance of some
of Athens’ finest hotels and restaurants.
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Driving Directions
From the Atlanta Highway (Highway 78 West):
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Travel into Downtown Athens, after passing the University
of Georgia arch, turn left onto Jackson Street
Continue on Jackson Street until it dead ends in front
of the historic Ware–Lyndon House
Turn left
Take the first right and Lyndon House Arts Center is on the right
From Highway 78 East:
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Travel into Athens on Lexington Hwy/Broad Street
Upon entering Downtown Athens, turn right onto Jackson Street
Continue on Jackson Street until it dead ends in front of the historic
Ware–Lyndon House
Turn left
Take the first right and Lyndon House Arts Center is on the right
From Loop 10/Athens Perimeter:
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Take the Commerce/441 North exit and turn heading into town
(MLK Parkway)
Turn right at the first light onto College Avenue
Travel under the railroad trestles
Turn left onto Hoyt Street
Turn left onto Lyndon House Arts Center driveway
From Prince Avenue (129 South):
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Travel on Prince Avenue which becomes Doughterty Street
upon entering Downtown Athens
Turn left at the traffic light onto College Avenue
Pass fire station and then turn right onto Hoyt Street
Turn at first left onto Lyndon House Arts Center driveway
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Blueprint
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Department of
Leisure Services
Approved Fees
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER WEDDING PACKAGE
Lower Atrium, Community Room, Lounge, Kitchen, Terrace (outside normal operating hours only)
$600.00 an hour, 2 hour minimum
$145.00 each additional hour
ATRIUM
$280.00 an hour, 2 hour minimum
$70.00 each additional hour
COMMUNITY ROOM (MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM)
$90.00, 2 hour minimum
$20.00 each additional hour
KITCHEN
$100.00 flat rate (in combination with other rooms)
LOUNGE
$60.00 an hour, 2 hour minimum
$15.00 each additional hour
NORTH TERRACE & LAWN
SUPPLEMENTAL FEES
After Hours: $35.00 per hour
Renters Fee Beyond Contracted Time:
$100.00 every additional 30 minutes
$120.00 an hour, 2 hour minimum
$30.00 each additional hour
WARE–LYNDON HOUSE FRONT LAWN & GARDEN
$120.00 an hour, 2 hour minimum
$30.00 each additional hour
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Lyndon House Arts Center
Facility Rules & Regulations
Beer, wine and/or champagne to be served by licensed caterer only. Kegs are not permitted.
All users are responsible for :
1. Disposal of their own trash from the Center.
2. The maintenance and collecting all dishes, trash, etc. during an event.
3. Bringing all necessary supplies such as trash bags, can openers, foil, pots and pans,
towels, detergents, knives, and other needed supplies.
4. Cleaning the kitchen area to its original condition — sinks, countertops, and floors.
5. Making sure the sinks are completely cleaned with no food residue.
6. Supplying all equipment and accessories relating to flowers, plants, props, decor, etc.
7. Plants must be in leak proof containers.
8. The use of glitter and confetti is prohibited.
9. All clean up and equipment removal must be complete by the close of the rental time.
10. General cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
Vendor has read the above information and agrees to abide by these terms of facility use.
Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold Lyndon House Arts Center harmless against any
and all claims arising out of the use of the facilities.
Date:
User Signature:
Date:Facility Signature:
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Alcohol Policy
1.
Food and Drink are permissible only in Rental Spaces.
2.
If beer, wine and/or champagne are to be served, it is the responsibility
of the renter to ensure that all required catering licenses and permits
are in order. Service of beer, wine and/or champagne will comply with all
state and local ordinances. Hard liquor and kegs of beer are not allowed.
3.
Licensed caterers are required to have (1) business license, (2) Health
Department certificate, (3) proof of liability insurance, (4) proof of workers
compensation insurance, (5) Athens–Clarke County license to serve beer,
wine and/or champagne by the drink, (6) Athens–Clarke County license
for beer, wine and/or champagne beverage caterers
4.
Beverage setups must have protective materials to prevent water from
damaging the floors or furniture.
5.
The Lyndon House Arts Center staff reserves the right to close an event
should he/she deem it necessary to protect the facility and safety of individuals.
Date:
User Signature:
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Lyndon House Arts Center
Statement of Agreement
Thank you for choosing the Lyndon House Arts Center. We appreciate your patronage and want
to make your use of this facility a pleasant experience. The User understands the nature of the
Lyndon House Arts Center in that the artwork(s) currently on display will remain so at the time
of your scheduled event. You are welcome to come to the Center during open hours for the
planning of your function.
These policies are established by the Athens–Clarke County Leisure Services Department.
Any exceptions or amendments must be authorized by the Mayor and Commission. Any violation
of the facility rules, regulations, alcohol policy or this agreement, will result in the forfeiture of all
or part of your rental fee.
Athens–Clarke County agrees to allow the applicable use of the Lyndon House Arts Center with
an understanding by both parties of the following:
1. User agrees to pay all applicable fees as described. Fees need to be made 45 days
prior to the event.
2. User agrees to prohibit the conduct of illegal activities on the premises of the facility
during the period of this agreement. User agrees to maintain orderly conduct and
promote proper and lawful use of the facility/property and follow all facility rules and
regulations as provided by Athens–Clarke County. Failure on behalf of the User to abide
by the laws of the State of Georgia and Ordinances of Athens–Clarke County may result
in this Agreement being voided immediately and the User being required to leave the
premises upon immediate notice of Athens–Clarke County.
3. User agrees all deliveries, setup and the event must occur on the date contracted for
the rental. The facility must be returned to its original condition immediately after
the event, and vacated by 11:00 p.m.
4. The User agrees to pay for all repairs resulting from any damages to the premises
during the period of this agreement.
5. User agrees to indemnify, protect and hold harmless Athens–Clarke County, its officers,
employees, agents, and servants from any and all claims, demands, actions, suits,
damage, loss and expenses of whatever kind or nature to any person or to any property
arising out of or in connection with the Agreement herein for the utilization of said
facility and to pay for any costs associated with the above resulting from the use
of the facility by the User.
6. User has received and will adhere to all facility rules and regulations.
I have read and agree to all the facility rules and regulations. Thank you.
Date:Applicant’s Signature:
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Lyndon House Arts Center
Facility Use Application
FACILITY USE DATE:
GROUP NAME:
DAY PHONE: NIGHT PHONE:
EMAIL: CONTACT PERSON:
ADDRESS:
street
city
state
zip
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY:
#OF PARTICIPANTS:
CHECK SPACES NEEDED:
WARE–LYNDON HOUSE:
LOUNGE:
ATRIUM:
COMMUNITY ROOM:
NORTH TERRACE & LAWN:
KITCHEN:
FRONT PORCH & GROUNDS:
OTHER (specify):
NUMBER OF TABLES RESERVED:
NUMBER OF CHAIRS:
ALCOHOL TO BE SERVED BY LICENSED CATERER?
TIME EVENT BEGINS:
YES NO
TIME EVENT ENDS:
SET–UP BEGINS:CLEAN–UP ENDS:
= total contract time of hours
FACILITY COSTDATE TAKEN
DEPOSIT
$35.00 PER HOUR AFTER HOURS FEE
The user is entitled to have rental fee refunded only if the Lyndon House Arts Center
receives written notice of cancellation at least 30 days in advance of the event date.
Checks payable to “Athens–Clarke County.” Visa/Mastercard accepted.
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