Venue

Availability
The Space
Event Types

MadArt Studio is a contemporary art studio, gallery, and private event venue located in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, just north of downtown. We often host smaller, cocktail-style events during our large-scale interactive art installations, and larger, seated events when the studio is empty between exhibitions. By choosing MadArt Studio, you are in turn supporting artists in creating new, immersive exhibitions and sharing them with the community.

(206) 623-1180 — events@madartseattle.com

Availability

Date Range	Status	Info
August 15 - December 3	Not Available	Exhibition installed; small events (< 50 ppl) may be possible
December 4 - 21	Available	Open to all events; no exhibition installed
December 22 - 31	Not Available	Closed for the holidays
January, 2022	Available	Open to all events; no exhibition installed
February - July 14, 2022	Not Available	Exhibition installed; small events (< 50ppl) may be possible
July 15 - 17, 2022	Not Available	Booked
July 18 - 28, 2022	Available	Open to all events; no exhibition installed
July 29 - 31, 2022	Not Available	Booked
August 1 - 7, 2022	Available	Open to all events; no exhibition installed
August 8 - early December, 2022	Not Available	Exhibition installed; small events (< 50ppl) may be possible
December, 2022	Available	TBD, likely open to all events; no exhibition installed
January - March, 2023	Not Available	Exhibition installed; small events (< 50ppl) may be possible
April, 2023	Available	Open to all events; no exhibition installed
May - mid-August, 2023	Not Available	Exhibition installed; small events (< 50ppl) may be possible
late August, 2023	Available	Open to all events; no exhibition installed
September - November, 2023	Not Available	Exhibition installed; small events (< 50ppl) may be possible
December, 2023	Available	Open to all events; no exhibition installed

The Space

MadArt Studio

3800 sq. ft.

Constructed in the 1920s, MadArt Studio was once a car dealership and later a DMV where the first driving tests were conducted. Nearly a century later, this historic building has been reimagined with the help of celebrated Seattle design firm, Graham Baba Architects, this time as a hub for unique events and artistic innovation. Featuring the building’s original brick walls alongside exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows, MadArt Studio provides a distinctive yet versatile space for a variety of events, including weddings, corporate meetings, intimate dinners, and cocktail soirees. Our rates average ~$300/hr; please email us for additional pricing details.

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Features

~3800 sq. ft.
Capacity: ~275 guests (~175 seated)
Full standard kitchen
High-speed WiFi
Heat & A/C
Adjustable track lighting

Ceilings up to 20 ft.
ADA accessible
Two restrooms
Portable coat rack
Several natural-elm tables on castors
70” smart TV with Apple TV, Airplay, and USB/HDMI ports

Portable PA system with USB/Bluetooth connections and one wired mic
3-car garage available to rent for additional event space or parking
Pipe & drape available to rent
No vendor requirements or restrictions
Discounts for nonprofits & orgs supporting social/racial justice

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Looking for a smaller space?

245 sq. ft.

In addition to our main studio, we have a small office on the second floor of the adjacent 325 Westlake loft apartment building. This space is great for use as a compact conference room, bridal suite, or staging area. It may be rented on it’s own or in conjunction with an event at MadArt Studio. Email events@madartseattle.com for more information.

Event Types

“One of the most creatively inspiring event venues in Seattle”

After opening as a venue in 2015, we are proud to have hosted over 70 events, including more than 20 weddings and 30 corporate events. Others have ranged from high school proms and public dance performances, to birthday parties and baby showers, to classical music concerts and photoshoots. Included below are a few images of past events as well as an extensive list of press about our venue.

Sample Past Events

Beam/Suntory Japanese Whiskey Tasting for 150 guests with food pairings and an augmented reality bar setup in the garage space
Fall wedding ceremony & reception for 150 guests with a literary theme
100-person December corporate holiday party
Meditation workshop amidst the interactive installation WE by LET’S

100-person high school prom
Washington Trails Association fundraiser dinner with John Grade’s Middle Fork sculpture as the centerpiece
Summer dance performance & communal party with 100 guests
300-person Western Washington University alumni reception

Surprise 40th birthday dinner for 10 guests with a private chef amidst Taiji Miyasaka’s installation Circum·ambience
30-person December wedding ceremony framed by white pipe & drape curtains
Microsoft video shoot with 50 staff & clients
Spring boho-chic wedding and reception for 100 guests