Brookline Arts Center
86 Monmouth St Brookline, MA 02446
Capacity - Standing: 50 | Seated: 30
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The Brookline Arts Center offers a creative and intimate venue for private events inside its charming converted firehouse in Brookline, MA. Perfect for birthdays, team gatherings, or art-inspired celebrations, the space features Studio 1 — a flexible room that accommodates up to 30 seated or 50 standing guests — complete with tables, chairs, and WiFi. Guests are welcome to bring their own catering, décor, and entertainment, making it easy to personalize the experience. Our space can be used for, but is not limited to, the following: small weddings, photoshoots, bridal showers, baby showers, filming, listening events, book signings, and more. We also offer art-parties for kids, which you can select as an add-on and includes activities and a facilitator. With its artistic atmosphere, convenient location, and community-rooted character, the Brookline Arts Center provides a distinctive backdrop for gatherings that blend creativity and connection.
Event Hours & Pricing
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$191 per hour
Duration: 2-5hrs
Available Packages
Art Party
Flat RateWe provide an experienced art teacher, and all art materials. The maximum number of guests for an activity at a party is 15. For greater than 15 guests, please use the Info Request form to request a custom quote. Our typical event flow is includes time for warm up, two 35min activities, and time for cake and wind-down of the event. We will work with you after you've booked to determine the activities, and exact timing / flow of the event. For art parties greater than two hours, please use the contact the venue form.
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Catering
In-house catering not available
External catering allowed
- Caterers that have not worked an event at the BAC in the past two years must provide a catering license to BAC and meet with the BAC staff at least two weeks prior to the event for a walk-through of the space.
Alcohol
Alcohol is permitted
BYOB allowed
- With the exception of political or 501-C3 fundraisers, no alcoholic beverages may be sold, and no admission fee to an event with alcohol may be charged.
- For free events, the state of Massachusetts requires that you contact the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. No alcohol may be served to guests younger than 21 years of age. Proof of a one-time permit must be submitted to BAC one week prior to the event. Any caterers with an alcohol license must provide proof of this license to BAC one week prior to the event.
Music
Live music allowed
Guest control of music allowed
Age Restrictions
Guests under 18 permitted
Guests under 21 permitted
- For art parties with children under 18, two guardians must be present.
House Rules
- The renter is responsible for supplying food and beverages for their event, any audio or AV equipment necessary, tablecloths, table settings, decorations and all event planning, coordination and marketing.
- Guests can come in 30mins before their event booking time for setup, and are allowed 30mins after the event time ends for cleanup.
Additional Policies
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