Friday, November 13, 2009

Venue Versatility – National Museum of Women in the Arts

by Elizabeth Duncan

We truly are fortunate to have so many wonderful event venues in the greater D.C. area. One of my favorites is the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

In addition to being beautiful, the museum is also one of the most versatile spaces. Between the Great Hall, the Mezzanine, the Elizabeth Kasser Room and the Third Floor Galleries, you can accommodate anything from a small cocktail party to a wedding to a large gala. With the Performance Hall, the museum has a unique advantage for hosting corporate and non-profit fundraising events with speaker programs.

Each event that I plan at the museum has used the space in some new way. And with each event, I have found new inspiration – either from an exhibit or an architectural detail or a comment from a guest.

One of the things that I have found most amazing is how well the Renaissance Revival décor adapts to the varied tastes of my clients. It is obviously, quite lovely for someone with traditional, romantic or grand Old World taste, but it is perhaps surprisingly equally fabulous for the client with a more contemporary, stream-lined taste.

Below are just a few examples from recent events of the versatility and beauty of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Photos courtesy of Rodney Bailey and Associates



Photos courtesy of Freed Photography

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