Theater
| Maximum Capacity: 155
Renting our 155 seat theater is Real Art Ways’ best kept secret. Whether the space is utilized on its own for a private screening of your favorite film, or used in conjunction with a larger event, the theater is a perfect spot to get cozy and settle in. First opened in 1996 and rejuvenated in 2014 with a digital cinema conversion, the theater has the capacity to fit the largest of events, however, never feels like you are in a room with more than 30 people at a time. Large presentations turn into personal one-on-one talks in our non-intimidating space, and even speakers stricken with stage fright will feel right at home in our theater.
Photos courtesy of Nick Caito, John Groo, and Noah Hulton
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 155 People
Features
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Number of Green Rooms:
1
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Special Features:
State of the art digital projection system,
Stage at front of theater,
In house sound system
For those looking to make the most out of every square inch that Real Art Ways has to offer, renting out our entire venue is the way to do it. By buying out Real Art Ways for your special event, you have the opportunity to make your everlasting mark on our corner of Parkville. Now, you won’t be worrying about other events or a movie interfering with your day. With space for over 500 guests, we will make sure that everyone who visits us on that day will feel welcomed and as if they were in a familiar space, even if this was their first time visiting Real Art Ways. From the parking lot outside to the darkest corner of our movie theater, Real Art Ways is all yours however you may want it.
Photos courtsey of Bill Morgan and Kelly Peterson
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Amenities
- Dance Floor
- Full Bar/Lounge
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
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Number of Green Rooms:
1
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Special Features:
Ability to full customize event with unlimited access to venue
Fully private event
Alternate Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 400
The Main Gallery is Real Art Ways’ largest and most flexible space. With the ability1 to stretch your event across four different, yet cohesive galleries, this is the space that is the pinnacle for special events in Hartford. Within this space, you 110 guests2 can comfortably sit for a reception and then dance the night away, 200 professionals can participate in a team building seminar3, or 300 visitors can mingle and get to know one another during a cocktail-fueled reception. However, what sets the Main Gallery apart from others is the constantly rotating and carefully curated contemporary art that Real Art Ways is famous for.
Photos courtesy of Kelly F. Peterson, William Trinh, Justin Jankus, and Jennifer Fiereck
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 400 People
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 180 People
Amenities
- Dance Floor
- Full Bar/Lounge
- Wet Bar
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
Check out our Visual Arts page on our website to learn more about current and coming exhibitions.
https://www.realartways.org/arts/visual-arts/
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Special Features:
Open floor plan allows for multiple event arrangements within the same space.
Excellent acoustics.
Lofty ceilings.
Projector capabilities.
Alternate Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 38
The Real Room, although our smallest space, is also our most intimate. Paired with our Loading Dock Lounge, up to 150 of your closest friends can gather and celebrate any special occasion. Here, informal events blossom into opportunities for conversation amongst all walks of life. For something more private, 40 guests can fit seated for a delicious dinner, however 100 can come together seated for a ceremony or a seminar. With the Real Room being only steps from our cafe´, it is in the center of everything and note a single second of the action at Real Art Ways will be squandered.
Photos courtsey of Kelly F. Peterson, William Trinh, and Justin Jankus
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 38 People
Amenities
- Full Bar/Lounge
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
A rotating selection of contemporary works of art
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Special Features:
Projection capabilities.
Natural light.