Venue Features

At Donna Child Fine Art Gallery, we offer a unique and inspiring 5000 sq ft venue for your special event. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of our venue features and services designed to enhance your event experience and ensure every detail is taken care of. Explore the possibilities and let us help you create a memorable and captivating event.

Venue Features
  • Maximum Capacity: 150 for seated events | 250 for cocktail style events
  • Flexible space featuring 8 movable art walls
  • Sound system including wireless mics
  • Zone dimmable track lighting system
  • Floor to ceiling north and south facing windows in the main gallery
  • 12’+ front reception desk that converts to bar
  • Cozy seating area that features:
    • Modern fireplace feature wall
    • lounge furniture (2 sofas, 2 armchairs, end tables and a coffee table)
  • 2 additional sofas placed throughout the space
  • Use of 3 large wooden gallery tables (4’x8’ with protective glass surface)
  • Full use of large gallery kitchen and appliances
  • Full use of Back-Room Prep area
  • Event supervisor on site from set up to tear down
  • Washrooms
  • Easily accessible by all forms of transportation
  • Secure Free parking for 200+ vehicles
Other Venue Features
  • outside caterers welcome
  • all ages welcome
  • accessible ramp at west end of building
  • all artwork on display has been cleared for appearance in film or television

Preferred Vendors

Higgins Event Rentals logo with chair icon.
Illustration of figure skater performing on ice.
Honeywell Staffing logo, honeycomb design
Yorkshire Pudding Catering logo

Other Available Event Services

  • event planning services
  • art tours
  • interactive art experiences
  • professional photography and videography
  • live music
  • live skating performances by Glisse on Ice
  • Lighting, Sound & Stage Services

The Fine Print

  • gallery rental is $3,000 for 4 hours including set-up and tear down – some exceptions may apply
  • additional time is charged at $750 per hour
  • daily rental rates available upon request
  • Special rates available for registered charities.
  • evening rental period starts at 4:30pm for setup, with a $500/hr early closing fee applicable for earlier events
  • Security is required for all events over 100 guests where alcohol is being served
  • All events require proof of insurance with mandatory $2,000,000 liability coverage
  • All events where alcohol will be served require a Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario – can be obtained by the Gallery, the client or the caterer
  • A 15% landmark fee will be applied to all outside catering invoices, payable to DCFA
  • The landmark fee will be reduced to 7.5% when using our preferred caterers
  • Outside caterers must complete a site visit to DCFA Gallery ahead of the event and sign the DCFA Gallery Catering and Kitchen Use Agreement.
  • 50% deposit required to secure date
  • Art or wall removal fee $350-$1,000 – any changes to gallery layout or artwork removal requirements must be confirmed in writing minimum 1 week prior to event date