FACILITY RENTALS
Make your event a masterpiece!
The Jansen Art Center is a unique, historic space located in the heart of downtown Lynden, uniting arts and the community. We provide the perfect backdrop for corporate and private events. We are a vibrant and intimate venue with a creative and accommodating staff who are committed to realizing your vision.
Overview
The Jansen Art Center offers an artistic backdrop for all types of events. We offer beer and wine service, coffee and beverage service and boxed lunches through the Firehall Cafe. We can provide a list of additional caterers that work well with the J for your dinner parties or buffet lunches. We have several spaces available for private events and are able to combine rooms to fit the needs of larger parties. We have experience hosting the following:
- CONFERENCES
- MEETINGS
- TEAM RETREATS
- ANNIVERSARY PARTIES
- BIRTHDAYS
- WEDDINGS
- GROUP ART CLASSES
- RECITALS
- AND MORE!
Weekday rates apply to Monday – Thursday
Weekend rates apply to Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Room Information
CHAMBER HALL
The former site of Lynden City Council meetings, our beautiful Chamber Hall features a Schimmel concert grand piano and regional art displays. With room to seat 80 or accommodate banquet & buffet service for 120, this is a lovely setting for musical performances, conferences, private parties, and special events.
Size: 1212 sq. ft.
Maximum: 120 guests (80 seated)
Weekdays: $125 per hour with a 2-hour minimum
Weekends: $200 per hour with a 4-hour minimum
THE FIREHALL CAFE & PIANO LOUNGE
Once home to the Lynden Fire Department, the Firehall Cafe offers Tony’s coffee, Kulshan beer on tap, a selection of Washington wines, and delicious small plates. The adjacent Piano Lounge (pictured) is a cozy venue for pianists and acoustic musicians. Both areas offer outdoor seating in fair weather.
Size: 1103 sq. ft.
Maximum: 50 guests
Weekdays: $125 per hour with a 2-hour minimum
Weekends: $175 per hour with a 4-hour minimum
FINE ARTS GALLERY
Located on the main floor next to The Firehall Cafe and Piano Lounge, the Fine Arts Gallery features a stunning conference table by local artisan Greg Klassen. A perfect venue for meetings and small gatherings.
Size: 553 sq. ft.
Maximum: 12-20 guests
Weekdays: $75/hour with a 2-hour minimum
Weekends: $100/hour with a 4-hour minimum
LIBRARY WORKSHOP
This large, versatile space and its proximity to the Chamber Hall make it ideal for large gatherings and catered events.
Size: 600 sq. ft.
Maxiumum: 30-40 guests
Weekdays: $75/hour with a 2-hour minimum
Weekends: $100/hour with a 4-hour minimum
COMBINING ROOMS & CREATIVE SPACES
The Chamber Hall and Library Combo is $150/hour with a 2-hour minimum on weekdays and $250/hour with a 4-hour minimum on weekends.
Our Full Center Weekend Package, which includes the use of the Chamber Hall, Library, Fine Arts Gallery, Firehall Café, Piano Lounge, and Catering Prep Room is $2500.
Testimonials
-Michael and Mary Jo Lewis, Publishers of Lynden Tribune
– John Slagle, Program Director of Rebound Whatcom County
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