General Information

For 18 years, the Maudslay Arts Center has provided a unique setting for special events.

Available for rental mid-May through mid-October, the patio and concert barn lend just the right atmosphere for your rehearsal dinner, wedding, family reunion, business conference, or other significant event.

General Information: Please review the Facility Specs link above to read about the dimensions, seating capacity, and list of amenities. To schedule a visit, please contact Nicholas C. Costello, Ex. Director, at 978-857-0677.

Facility Specs

The MAC facility provides a unique setting for indoor events, outdoor events, or both. The center's grounds are a favorite of wedding photographers, and the historic barn – with its high ceilings, large windows, and rustic charm – provides a blank slate just waiting for the artistic eye of a party planner.

Over the years, we have hosted hoe-downs, high school reunions, Caribbean dance parties, memorial services, and many other events that celebrate life, family, and the ties that bind us.

The information that follows is meant to give you a general overview of our facility. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us by phone at 978-499-0050, or by email.

OVERVIEW
The MAC facility is comprised of the indoor concert barn, the adjacent outdoor grass patio area with a new dance floor; and a grassy knoll beyond the performance stage. You may use any or all spaces to accommodate your group.

CAPACITY
The following figures are ballpark estimates only. Your event may accommodate fewer or more people depending upon seating configuration, etc.

Indoors: With chairs only - Approximate capacity 250.
Indoors: With chairs and tables - Approximate capacity 200 (150 if room needed for dancing).

Outdoors: Patio area only: Approximate capacity 250 (with tables and chairs)
Outdoors: Patio area + lawn above the stage: Maximum capacity 500

AMENITIES
The concert barn consists of one single, large room with high beams and large windows around the perimeter. No air conditioning, separate food prep area or kitchentte. Cafe and bistro tables and chairs are available to accommodate approximately 250 guests. Additional service and entertainment items (tents, service tables, chafing dishes, decor, etc) must be provided by the client.

FOOD & BEVERAGES
Food must be provided by licensed, bonded caterers only. Beer and wine only. Single-day permit required from the City of Newburyport, 978-465-4405.

AVAILABILITY
The facility is available for rental from approximately mid-May to mid-October, seven days a week. No evening functions are available on Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons during the Summer Concert season.

We have worked with many reputable, professional caterers, florists, musicians, and rental companies and would be happy to provide you with contact information if you need it.