Atrium: (click for floorplan)
The expansive 4,800 square-foot atrium features a vaulted ceiling, skylight, mahogany trim and live trees. A flexible floor plan can accommodate an intimate event for 35 or an extravagant gala for 350.

photo courtesy of Catie's Photography

Rodriguez Pavilion: (click for floorplan)
This beautiful new addition showcases a sparkling 16-foot Dale Chihuly Chandelier, which shines as a beacon for your event or reception. The 1,600 square-foot space is versatile and equipped with a separate utdoor entrance, a coat check area, restrooms and a catering area.
photo courtesy of Justin Hawkins Photography

Price Auditorium: (click for floorplan)
Our 268-seat theater-style auditorium is available for seminars, meetings, performances and visual presentations. The auditorium has a 15-by-30-foot screen, complete stage, computerized light board and sound capability.

Catering Kitchens:
A fully-equipped professional kitchen adjacent to the Atrium is available for use by licensed caterers. An addition prep kitchen is available adjacent to Rodriquez Pavilion. CAC is happy to allow you to choose your own caterer to best suit your event.

Galleries:
Admission to most art exhibitions is included with venue rental fee. On occasion, however, access to the galleries may be restricted, depending on the exhibition.

Sculpture Garden:
Gl ass and steel sculptures by noteworthy New Orleans artist Gene Koss grace CAC’s Jessica Glasser and Larry Mednick Sculpture Garden through Spring of 2011. This elegant garden, an excellent backdrop for outdoor parties or pictures, was made possible by generous donations from Richard and Martha Glasser and The Norfolk Foundation.

photo courtesy of Catie's Photography

Grounds:

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia is nestled among the trees on over eight acres of park-like grounds, maintained year-round with seasonal flowers and trees by City of Virginia Beach.

photo courtesy of Catie's Photography