Consider the Location:
Situated on the waterfront in the vibrant neighborhood of Dumbo, Smack Mellon offers a truly unique venue for weddings, pop-ups, private parties, photo and film shoots, and corporate events. The building is across the street from the picturesque Brooklyn Bridge Park between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges with breathtaking views of the City skyline.
Consider the Dramatic Architecture:
Located in the recently renovated “Boiler Building”, Smack Mellon’s gallery is an especially exciting space with tremendous architectural elements. The main 3,000 square-foot gallery boasts a ceiling that soars to 35 feet, featuring 25 windows on two levels providing beautiful light and a spectacular view of Manhattan and the East River.
Consider the Convenience:
Smack Mellon is just one subway stop from Manhattan with easy access to the BQE, Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridges and ample parking in nearby garages. The building is handicap accessible.
Contact: Venue Walk-through and Rental Availability
To inquire about dates or make an appointment for a walk-through of the space, please email or call (718) 834-8761.
To view the space, you are welcome to drop by during public gallery hours (Wednesday-Sunday, 12-6PM). If there is no exhibition on view, the gallery will be closed to the public. Please visit our Exhibitions page for more information. The gallery is always closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Rental Information
Smack Mellon’s galleries can accommodate seated dinners for up to 175 and cocktail-style standing receptions for up to 200, yet they are intimate enough for smaller parties.
The rental of Smack Mellon includes the raw space only, and we do not provide any rental equipment or catering services. Clients can fully customize their event within our space, choosing to either work with our favorite vendors below or others, subject to approval.
The rental fee is for the 12-hour minimum period. The space includes dimming overhead lights and a separate prep area with an electric stove, sink and refrigerator.
We do not make soft holds for dates. To officially reserve a date, we require a signed contract and payment of the membership fee and rental fee. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Payments may be made by check, wire, or credit card.
Since we are primarily an art gallery, we only rent in between our exhibitions. To rent Smack Mellon’s space for a private event, you must join as a member. The rates above reflect the cost of a membership plus the venue rental fee. Please visit our membership page for more information about additional membership benefits.
Floor Plan Layouts
Please note that events with over 74 people in the space will require the use of an approved floor plan layout below, in addition to the $2,000 Temporary Place of Assembly (TPA) fee. There is no required layout for events with less than 74 guests.
Our layout options are:
- Ceremony layout (dinner rounds)
- Ceremony layout (family-style long tables)
Seated Dinner (rounds):
- 175 guests or less: 16 x 72 inch round tables
- 150 guests or less: 14 x 72 inch tables and 2 buffet round tables
Seated Dinner (family-style long tables) for 100-120 guests:
- 100 guests or less, long table layout – Option 1
- 100 guests or less, long table layout – Option 2
- 100 guests or less, long table layout – Option 3
- 120 guests or less, long table layout – Option 4
- 100 guests or less, long table with buffet – Option 5
Standing Cocktail-style Reception:
- 100 guests or less (adaptable for guest counts up to 250)
Conference: Conference layout
Preferred Vendors:
By renting Smack Mellon, you have the opportunity to fully customize every detail of your event. You can either work with our favorite vendors below or with others, subject to approval.
The Knot has a very helpful wedding budgeting guide to help you get started!
Catering
Dish Food & Events – see here classic wedding catering and a party cocktail catering packages
Bartelby and Sage
Audiovisual and Lighting:
Luminous Designs
Shades of Grey Productions
SoundHouseNYC
Brooktech
Rentals: limited to
Party Rental Ltd
or another pre-approved party rental vendor
Wines and Spirits:
Blanc et Rouge
Florals:
Stems Brooklyn
DJ:
Rob Kelley at 74 Events
Ben Carlin at Beyonder Events
More press:
New York, Weddings
Brokelyn, A Caterer’s Money-Saving Wedding Tips
New York, Check Out the View
New York Magazine, Weddings Album
Huffington Post, Style
Recent photo and film clients include:
Tanya Taylor, Condé Nast, NBC Universal, HBO, Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, Elle Magazine, among others…
