BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD

BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD

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www.blackrockcenter.org

Capacity: 208 people

About BlackRock Center for the Arts

BlackRock is a beautiful, multi-purpose arts center that is sure to impress your guests. Featuring five gorgeous, sun-lit interior spaces, our proscenium-style MainStage Theater and our Outdoor Stage and Lawn; BlackRock can adapt its unique spaces to host events of all types and sizes. Our team will work with you to plan the perfect event tailored to your specific needs. You can choose to start with one of our packages or build your event a la carte. Whether it is a b’nai mitzvah in the BlackBox Theater, a staff retreat on the Rooftop Terrace, a cocktail reception in the Kay Gallery, or a wedding ceremony in the MainStage Theater; the BlackRock event team is excited to support you from start to finish. Not only does BlackRock offer a gorgeous venue to host your next event but we can also connect you with professional and affordable vendors for everything from catering to photography.

Event Pricing

Dance Studio

Attendees: 10-50 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 10-50 | $100 /hour
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$100

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Gallery II

Attendees: 10-60 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 10-60 | $125 - $150 /hour
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$125 - $150

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Featuring the work of local artists, this second floor gallery and lounge is a great space to rent for special events with a unique vantage point at the top of our Grand Staircase overlooking the lobby. With large windows, this space is open and inviting. You and your guests can meet in Gallery II and enjoy food in the adjacent Lounge. Capacity: - Conference Room Seating - 30 people - Banquet Style Seating - 40 people - Cocktail Table Seating - 40 40 people - Theater Style Seating - 60 people Features: - Art Exhibits - Wi-Fi - Flexible Seating

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The Terrace

Attendees: 10-80 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 10-80 | $175 - $200 /hour
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$175 - $200

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This indoor/outdoor space is great for small parties and events. The indoor space features wood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, cabinet space, a sink and counter space for entertaining. The attached rooftop terrace features market lights for evening parties, room for dancing and dining and a breathtaking view of Germantown Urban Park. Capacity: - Banquet-Style Seating - 40 people (with patio 80 people) - Cocktail Table Seating - 40 people (with patio 80 people) - Conference Room Seating - 40 people (with patio 80 people) - Theater Style Seating - 40 people (with patio 80 people) Features: - Floor-to-ceiling windows - Sink and counter space for food service - Patio overlooking Germantown Town Center Urban Park

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Grand Lobby

Attendees: 10-100 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 10-100 | $275 /hour
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$275

Per Hour

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The Kay Gallery

Attendees: 10-60 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 10-60 | $300 /hour
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$300

Per Hour

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Imagine hosting your event or party in an open and elegant room featuring artwork by amazing artists. At 1,500 square-feet, The Kay Gallery is noteworthy for its soaring ceilings and natural light, showcasing the work of artists from the Mid-Atlantic region. Capacity: - Banquet-Style Seating with Small Dance Floor - 50 - Banquet-Style Seating without Dance Floor - 80 - Conference Room Seating - 60 Features: - Bright, Natural Light - Wood Floors - Adjacent to the Grand Lobby

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BlackBox Theater

Attendees: 10-300 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 10-300 | $375 - $475 /hour
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$375 - $475

Per Hour

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Our most popular rental space for large parties and weddings! This room features a huge hardwood dance floor and space for seating large parties up to 250 (theater style). This spacious room can be transformed into a dramatic, breath-taking space with its high ceilings, overhead theater lighting including a custom logo and versatile sound system. Capacity: - Banquet-Style Seating with Small Dance Floor - 150 - Banquet-Style Seating without Dance Floor - 180 - Theater-Style Seating - 250 Features: - "Black Box" style theater space - Blond maple wood floors - Walls masked by black curtains on a track - Windows have hand-operated shades to eliminate all outdoor lights, if necessary - Dressing room and restrooms located adjacent to the room

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MainStage - Proscenium-Style 220 Seat Theater

Attendees: 10-220 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 10-220 | $375 - $475 /hour
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$375 - $475

Per Hour

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Outdoor Stage & Lawn

Pricing is for all event types

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$375 - $500 /hour
Pricing for all event types

$375 - $500

Per Hour

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Event Spaces

MainStage

Maximum Capacity: 220
Theater

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MainStage

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 220

Our MainStage theater is the heart of BlackRock. It is an intimate space that seats up to 220 on two different levels. Full lighting and sound capabilities allow us to create a professional and aesthetically pleasing performance. The MainStage is perfect for conferences or presentations as we also have projection capabilities.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 220 People

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Features

Atmosphere/Decor: - Proscenium-Style Theater - Fixed, Comfortable Seating - Built-In Professional Sound System - Perfect View & Sound from Every Seat
Floor Covering: carpet
Floor Number: 1
Number of Green Rooms: 1

BlackBox Theater

Ballroom

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BlackBox Theater

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Ballroom

Our most popular event space, the Blackbox theatre has the flexibility to host a variety of events from wedding receptions and b'nai mitzvahs to café-style performances and rehearsals.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: - Flexible Seating - Wood Floors - Black Velvet Curtains - Custom Lighting Design Max Capacity: 250
Floor Covering: maple wood floors
Floor Number: 1
Number of Ballroom Sections: 1
Special Features: Dressing room and restrooms located adjacent to the room.

The Rooftop Terrace

Maximum Capacity: 50
General Event Space

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The Rooftop Terrace

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 50

Germantown's best kept secret, our airy and open indoor/outdoor Rooftop Terrace is perfect for intimate gatherings such as small weddings, bridal & baby showers, receptions and meetings. Easily set up as just an indoor space, the inside room features a built-in counter to use as a buffet. Outside, views of our tree-lined neighborhood makes for a fun and refreshing environment to have an elegant event.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 40 People

Theater
Capacity: 50 People

Amenities

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: - Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Sink & Counter Space for Food Service - Rooftop Patio Max Capacity: 40-80

The Kay Gallery

General Event Space

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The Kay Gallery

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General Event Space

Perfect for a standing reception or small gathering, the beautiful Kay Gallery is a light and airy space with vaulted ceilings sure to impress your guests. Guests will enjoy sculpture, textile art, and paintings in dynamic and inventive exhibits. Please note, red wine is not allowed in the Kay Gallery.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: - Hardwood Floors - Bright, Natural Light - Easy Access to Grand Lobby Max Capacity: 80
Floor Covering: Hardwood floors
Floor Number: 1
Special Features: - Banquet-Style Seating with Small Dance Floor - Max Capacity: 50 - Banquet-Style Seating without Dance Floor - Max Capacity: 80 - Conference Room Seating - Max Capacity: 60

Gallery II

Maximum Capacity: 60
Fixed Board Room

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Gallery II

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Fixed Board Room | Maximum Capacity: 60

BlackRock's Gallery II/Conference Room houses exhibits complementary to those in the Kay Gallery. The natural sunlight is ideal for a corporate event. BlackRock staff are available to assist you with audio and video conferencing as need-- either in house or through one of our reputable partner vendors. Rental of Gallery II/Conference Room includes the Gallery II Lobby, lit by floor to ceiling where attendees can mix and mingle with food and beverages before or after your activity.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 60 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 25 People

Amenities

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: - Large Windows - Flexible Seating Arrangements - Lobby Space - Art Exhibits Max Capacity: 60
Floor Covering: Carpet
Floor Number: 2

Grand Lobby

General Event Space

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Grand Lobby

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General Event Space

The Grand Lobby at BlackRock is art itself. As guests enter, they will be struck by the natural light from our large floor to ceiling windows, the grand staircase, and mosaic floor. The Grand Lobby features a beautiful grand staircase and Juliet balcony that allow for dynamic positions for entrances or speaking. The terrazzo floor depicts Germantown history with its symbolic cornstalk and patchwork farm acreage, and tiling representing Seneca Creek, the railroad, and BlackRock Mill. The large rock monoliths, created by artist Thomas Sayre, were poured and cured on local HighPoint Farm. These "earthcasts" are molded by the terrain and cement Germantown's farming heritage as part of the building.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Wet Bar
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: - Vaulted Ceilings - Grand Staircase - Ample Natural Light - Built-in Concession Stand Max Capacity: 100
Floor Covering: Tile
Floor Number: 1

Dance Studio

General Event Space

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Dance Studio

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General Event Space

Sprung wood floors and marley make for the perfect room for dance, yoga, theatre, and fitness lessons. Host a class or demonstration in this ideal room to correct, demonstrate, and support your artistic goals.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Dance Floor

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: - Ballet Barres - Marley Flooring - Full Wall Mirrors - Built-in Sound System Max Capacity: 50
Floor Covering: Marley Flooring
Floor Number: 1

Outdoor Stage & Lawn

Outdoor Venue

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Outdoor Stage & Lawn

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Outdoor Venue

Facing Century Boulevard and surrounded by lawns and landscaping, BlackRock's Outdoor Stage is the perfect venue for a summer concert, outdoor festival or event. The lawn supplies plenty of room for vendors to set-up and guests to stretch out to enjoy your presentation. BlackRock's event team is available to assist in adapting this unique space to renter's vision.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: - Elevated, Covered Stage - Ample Lawn Space - Shade Trees - Landscape Lighting Max Capacity: 500+

Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Full Bar/Lounge
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 208
Special Features: - A/V Capability - WiFi - Custom Lighting - Bar Services - Concessions Bar - Dressing Rooms - Free Parking

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