FACILITY RENTALS

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) makes an exciting back-drop to host your next event. One of Birmingham’s unique treasures, BCRI is conveniently located in the Historic Civil Rights District of Birmingham, Alabama. Its surroundings include Kelly Ingram Park and the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.

Planning your event at BCRI is an excellent way to introduce your guests to the wonderful galleries and exciting programs offered at BCRI. We encourage you to include time during your event for guests to view current exhibitions. Special tours or experiences in the galleries can be arranged for additional fees.

From small intimate dinner parties to business meetings to receptions and weddings, BCRI offers a one-of-a-kind space for your gathering. Call us today for pricing and availability at (205) 328-9696, so that we can begin planning your memorable event.

Proceeds from special events fees help BCRI to continue its goal of promoting civil and human rights worldwide through education. That’s just another reason you’ll feel good about hosting your event at BCRI.

Odessa Woolfolk Gallery

The Odessa Woolfolk Gallery, which has special exhibitions rotating throughout the year, can be rented ONLY during the evening and upon availability. The Gallery can provide a seated dinner event for up to 100 people and a theatre event for up to 150 people. Also, we can provide a Reception event setup for 250 people. Cost Day (9am-5pm) Not available Evenings, Friday, or Saturday (6pm-8pm): $1,000* Ask About Availability! Rotunda & Woolfolk Combo After hours: $2,500* Panel Discussion: 2,750* *Plus $50 an hour (after 5pm) for maintenance and security.

Rotunda

The Rotunda is the dramatic domed, circular area in BCRI’s main entrance. The open, airy space is the perfect setting for large receptions (standing) for up to 300 guests. Also, we can provide a seating event setup for 150 people. The Rotunda can be rented ONLY during the evening and is adjacent to the Woolfolk Gallery. Cost Day (9am-5pm) Not available Evenings, Friday, or Saturday (6pm-8pm): $1,500* Rotunda & Woolfolk Combo After hours: $2,500* Panel Discussion: 2,750* *Plus $50 an hour (after 5pm) for maintenance and security.

Abraham Woods Community Meeting Room

Seating up to 54, this space can be used for community meetings, seminars, professional organization dinners, corporate cocktail events and receptions. Standing room is 80. This room is wheelchair accessible. Cost Day (9am-5pm) Half Day (4 hours): $700* Day (9am-5pm) Full Day: $975 Evenings, Friday, or Saturday (6pm-8pm): $975* *Plus $50 an hour (after 5pm) for maintenance and security.

Lecture Room

The Lecture Room’s classroom layout is perfect for training and workshops. The space accommodates up to 24 people seated. The David J. Vann Gallery, with special exhibitions throughout the year, is in the adjacent space. Cost Day (9am-5pm) $250* Evenings, Friday, or Saturday (6pm-8pm): $250* Lecture Room and Vann combo: $700* *Plus $50 an hour (after 5pm) for maintenance and security.

Preferred Caterers

B & A Warehouse
Contact: Ms. Susan Mason
susan@bawarehouse.com
(205) 326-4220
1531 1st Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Alcohol service at BCRI: yes

Catering by LaNetta
Contact: Chef Joanetta Jarman
1720 University Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 325-8561 or (205) 325-8561
Alcohol service at BCRI: yes

Chef Clayton’s Food Systems
Contact: Clayton Sherrod
Claytonsherrod99@aol.com
P. O. Box 2860
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 223-3084
Alcohol service at BCRI: no

Creative Catering by Ambrosia
Contact: Chef Michael Glenn
Creative_cateringbyambroisa@yahoo.com
P. O. Box 993
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 587-9407 or (205) 566-2291
Alcohol service at BCRI: yes

The Happy Catering Company
Contact: Mary Jones
225 Oxmoor Circle Suite 802
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 251-8925
Alcohol service at BCRI: no

Jim N’ Nick’s Bar-B-Q
Contact: Agatha Pihakis
1908 11th Ave. S.
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205)-567-0256
agathap@jimnnicks.com
Alcohol service at BCRI: yes

Rusty’s Bar-B-Q
rustysbarbq@gmail.com
7484 Parkway Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4766
Alcohol service at BCRI: yes

Roberts’ Cuisine
Contact: Ms. Audrey Roberts
10A 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 918-0356
Alcohol service at BCRI: no

Kathy G & Company
Contact: Kathy G
3439 Lorna Lane
Hoover, AL 35216
(205) 572-0045
Alcohol service at BCRI: yes