VENUE RENTAL OPTIONS The Big Room, The Small Room, Atrium & More

Book your next event at Mainframe Studios! Our contemporary, window-lined event rental spaces are located inside the region’s premiere art studio building. The Big Room features 12 ft high ceilings and an expansive, light-filled industrial environment with additional atrium and meeting room options. #gobig

INCREDIBLE CATERING

The Tangerine Food Company is the exclusive caterer for events at Mainframe Studios. Their team offers expert menu planning and catering execution to make your next event personalized and delicious. Tangerine’s food is freshly prepared and sourced locally from farmers’ markets and community producers. With Tangerine as your caterer, your event will be special from the first delicious cocktail to the last bite of sumptuous dessert.

CREATIVE COMMUNITY

Mainframe Studios is a creative community for artists of all types and disciplines. Hosting your event at Mainframe not only means supporting our local arts community, but also brings a sense of creativity to your gathering. Ask our staff about how you can incorporate the work or expertise of one of our resident artists into your next event.

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THE BIG ROOM

Mainframe’s events space is a flexible 4,650-square-feet of possibility for your next event. With a full wall of windows overlooking downtown Des Moines, our space can be transformed into the perfect backdrop for your wedding, corporate party, large-group meeting and more. Keep scrolling for details, rates and contact information. 

THE BIG ROOM

The Big Room is Mainframe Studios’ main event space, boasting 4,650 square feet of flexible contemporary space that accommodates a wide variety of uses. Whether you are planning a wedding, fundraiser, conference or holiday party, consider Mainframe Studios for your next event. Our adjacent atrium and meeting room add to your event planning possibilities.

EVENT BOOKING & CATERING: Contact us at 515-216-4253 or events@mainframestudios.org.

  • Capacity

    • 250 seated
    • 400 reception-style

  • Size

    • 4650 sq ft flexible banquet room

  • Catering

    • The Tangerine Food Company is our primary caterer:
      info@tangerinefoodco.com
      515-720- 7510
    • Outside catering is permitted only from our list of preferred vendors. Please contact us at events@mainframestudios.org to see a list of preferred vendors.

  • Rates

    • Monday - Thursday: $1950
    • Friday - Sunday $3750  
    • Ceremony switch over fee - $500
    • Rental includes use of Atrium and Small Room
    • We are happy to discuss nonprofit and artist discount options.

At Mainframe, artists can be part of your event. Boasting over 130 studios, there are endless options to make your event unique and personalized. Here are just a few examples:

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THE SMALL ROOM

The Small Room is a space where you can create, collaborate and hold other meetings of the minds, including workshops and training sessions! For larger events, this light-filled conference room can double as a bridal room, break-out session space or intimate luncheon area. 

EVENT BOOKING & CATERING: Contact us at 515-216-4253 or events@mainframestudios.org.

  • Capacity

    • 20-25 conference style seating
    • 15 seated for meals

  • Size

    • 450 SF flexible space

  • Catering

    • The Tangerine Food Company is our primary caterer: info@tangerinefoodco.com, 515-720-7510
    • Outside catering is permitted only from our list of preferred vendors. Please contact us at events@mainframestudios.org to see a list of preferred vendors.

  • Rates

    • $350 up to 4 hours
    • $800 for 8 hours

At Mainframe, artists can be part of your event. Boasting over 180 studios, there are endless options to make your event unique and personalized. Here are just a few examples:

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