Everson Museum of Art

As a VENUE: Host your event…

Looking for the ideal space for your event? The Everson Museum of Art boasts many beautiful spaces, from small and intimate to large and grand. Our space is perfect for a variety of events, including: * weddings * receptions * cocktail parties * meetings * presentations * lectures * staff retreats * workshops * dance recitals * music performances, and * film screenings. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff work closely to ensure a successful and unforgettable event for you and your guests. Six distinctive rental spaces are offered:

• Sculpture Court: Center your event around I.M. Pei’s iconic design with its famous spiral staircase. This breathtaking two story, open space highlights the Museum’s architecture and is perfect for parties, weddings, and large gatherings.
  • Capacity: 200 guests
• Hosmer Auditorium: The newly renovated Hosmer Auditorium provides a modern state-of-the-art presentation space. With a new 8,000 lumen projector and audio system, it is perfect for presentations, lectures, film screenings, and musical performances. The 44′ x 19′ sprung floor stage also makes it an ideal venue for dance and theatrical performances.
  • Capacity: 300 guests
• Daniel Family Education Center: This 3,000 square foot flexible space is perfect for a workshop or team building activity. Bring your creativity and easily transform the space into the perfect reception, dinner, or dance venue.
  • Capacity: 120 guests
• Main Education Podium: A main event on the Entrance Podium provides a unique architectural setting for your event. Weather not guaranteed – we always provide an indoor contingency plan!
  • Capacity: 150 guests
• Green Room: The Green Room features key artworks from the Museum’s collection. This inspiring room is ideal for small meetings, presentations, and staff retreats.
  • Capacity: 80 guests
• Mather Court: An open interior courtyard adjacent to the Everson Library, Mather Court makes a statement for meetings, dinners, and classes.
  • Capacity: 60 guests

Support the Everson Museum of Art …by simply booking your next special occasion here:
https://everson.org/specialevents/

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

Our Museum Shop is fully stocked with: * hand-crafted pottery * art-inspired children’s toys * exhibition catalogues, and * designer jewelry. We are the perfect shop for unique gifts for: birthdays, showers, weddings, and holidays. Some of our favorites include ceramics by local artists, creative kids’ toys and activity sets, unique jewelry and framed prints.

Support the Everson Museum of Art …by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:
https://www.everson.org/shop

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Your support matters now more than ever. Please consider one (or more!) of the following options to keep the Everson strong so we can continue to connect you to great art, and one another, now and in the future.

Membership:

Everson members experience the Museum in the best way possible! We have different memberships available for individuals and corporations. Gift memberships allow you to give the Everson as a gift to friends and family. Individual membership provides access to opening night receptions and other special events, a Museum Shop discount, a special member rate for education programs, and reciprocal member benefits to museums throughout New York and North America. Corporate membership provides high value visibility, value-based benefits, employee involvement, and use of the Museum for corporate functions. Join the Everson and become a part of Syracuse’s art community, culture and creativity. Share the Everson! Give a gift that friends and family can enjoy all year long. Birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or weddings – membership is a great gift for any occasion! Everson membership also makes a perfect: client, office, hostess, or teacher gift. Your recipient will enjoy the benefits of membership all year long. Memberships at specified levels are offered: * Student * Individual * Dual * Family * Members’ Council * Fellow * Friend * Patron * Everson Circle * Everson Circle Gold * Director’s Circle * Founders’ Circle * Small Business * Corporate Fellow * Corporate Friend * Corporate Patron * Corporate Circle, and * Corporate Benefactor.

Donations:

Your donation helps sustain the Everson as a vibrant space for inspiration, education, and connection. All contributions are important no matter the amount you give. The Everson also gratefully accepts: Gifts of appreciated stock, qualified charitable distributions from IRA’s, life insurance, annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and bequests. Thank you for your support!

• Name a Seat: Over the last 50 years, the Everson Museum of Art’s auditorium has hosted thousands of presentations by world class artists, filmmakers, performers, and scholars. It has served as a community gathering place and home for curious minds. Now, our renovated auditorium is ready to welcome thousands more! Visibly express your commitment to the arts with an engraved brass plate affixed to a new auditorium seat. More Than A Seat gifts can feature your name, a special message, or a dedication in honor of someone special. With 275 seats distributed across three sections—$1000, $500, and $250—seats are available for naming on a first come, first served basis. A one-time donation secures your seat for ten years, and your contribution is fully tax deductible.
• Planned Giving: Make the Everson a part of your long-term financial plans in a way that is beneficial to you and your family, while having a meaningful impact on the Museum in the future. Whether you choose a simple bequest, naming the Everson as a beneficiary in your will, or another estate planning tool, you can be assured that your gift will help sustain the Museum today, and for future generations. We’d be delighted to meet with you to discuss your legacy goals, and assist in selecting the most meaningful gift option(s). Funds may be designated as “unrestricted,” supporting general operations, or specified as support for Everson programs, exhibitions, collections, or Endowment.
• Educational Programming Sponsorship: The Everson Museum serves over 30 school districts and 8,000 students each year, with over 1,500 of those students coming from the Syracuse City School District. Sponsors can underwrite scholarships, docent training, school trips, or free family programs so that the Everson can continue providing transformational art experiences to all.
• Event Sponsorship: Many of our most popular fundraising events, like the Annual Picnic and 60/60, are underwritten by generous sponsors.
• Exhibition Sponsorship: Sponsor a specific exhibition!
• Festival of Trees Sponsorship: Our most popular fundraiser of the year is a great opportunity to get your name out to thousands of local families.

Volunteer: For a rewarding volunteer experience in a beautiful setting, become a volunteer at the Everson Museum of Art, one of Central New York’s most treasured cultural organizations. Volunteer opportunities abound at the Everson. Positions include staffing the Museum Shop; greeting visitors at the visitor services desk; working in the administrative office answering phones and assisting with mailings and other projects; and serving on special event committees organized by the Members’ Council, such as the Trip Committee and Festival of Trees Committee.

Docents: Thousands of people participate in informative and educational tours through the Everson Museum’s galleries each year thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers called docents. Docents appreciate art, learning and teaching, and are energized by the enthusiasm of students and adults responding to works of art in the museum.

Members’ Council: Members’ Council is an energetic group of volunteers who are active ambassadors for the Everson. Volunteering with the Everson Members’ Council is a gratifying experience in a beautiful setting where friendships are formed. Members share their time and talents by contributing to the Museum’s mission to engage, inspire, and activate the community. Volunteering is hands on, interactive, and best of all, it’s fun!

Support the Everson Museum of Art …by simply joining, giving and volunteering here:
https://everson.org/donate/