The Clay Center has a wide variety of beautiful spaces available to rent. We can accommodate the smallest gathering to groups of 1,800. For rental rates please contact us at 304-561-3560 or email sales@theclaycenter.org.
MAIER FOUNDATION PERFORMANCE HALL
BESSIE & ROME H. WALKER MEMORIAL THEATER (WALKER THEATER)
FOUNDERS' LOUNGE
BENEDUM GRAND LOBBY
CLAY CENTER CLASSROOMS
CLARK PERFORMANCE PLACE TERRACE
ELECTRICSKY™ THEATER (PLANETARIUM)
JULIET MUSEUM OF ART
GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION SCIENCE CENTER
INTERMEZZO CAFE
SCULPTURE GARDEN
(Performance Hall Maximum Seating: 1883) 
Rental Includes:
Benedum Grand Lobby
MFPH Orchestra Level
MFPH First Balcony
MFPH Upper Balcony
PAC Loading Dock
Dressing Rooms (1-5 based on availability)
Women’s Chorus Room
Men’s Chorus Room
Orchestra Assembly Room
Performer’s Lounge
Front House Manager
Ticket Setup
- Fees are by the day, although in some circumstances multiple users per day will be allowed (at no discount) when the scheduling permits.
- Fees do not include the use of WVSO piano or other WVSO equipment or piano tuning services.
- Fees do not include catering services
- Additional fees may apply for:
- Rental of tables and chairs
- Room setup and take down
- House management and security services
- House technical services
- IATSE labor costs
- Rental of equipment
- Ticketing services
- Ushers
- Charleston Fire Department
* Application of the above fees is on a per-rental basis
Flexible Seating (Maximum 200)
- Fees are based on a four-hour minimum. In some circumstances multiples users per day will be allowed (at no discount) when the scheduling permits.
- Fees do not include use of the WVSO piano, piano tuning services or other WVSO equipment.
- Rentals may be subject to the following additional fees:
- Rental of tables and chairs
- Room set up and take down
- House management and security service
- House technical services
- IATSE labor costs
- Rental of equipment
- Ticketing services
- A four-hour minimum is required. The cost of additional hours over the minimum is based on a per-hour rate.
- Fees do not include catering services or the rental of tables and chairs.
- A four-hour minimum is required. The cost of additional hours over the minimum is based on a per-hour rate.
- Additional fees may apply:
- House management
- Technical services
- Catering
- Rental of Equipment, additional tables/chairs
- Setup of equipment, tables and chairs
- Box office
NOTE: The lobby may not be rented when the Maier Foundation Performance Hall is rented for a separate performance function.
Standard Rate: $100 (per two-hour minimum)
- A two-hour minimum is required. Rates are based per classroom
- Classrooms are rented “as is” with one standard setup.
- The Terrace may not be rented if functions are already scheduled in Maier Foundation Hall or Benedum Grand Lobby.
Standard Rate $500
(there are additional flat rates added if giant screen film or planetarium shows are shown.)
Full Museum Standard Rate: $1,200
- Museum rentals are for non-public hours only.
- Some limitations on food and drink may apply dependent on museum exhibit.
- Additional security is required. (additional fee will apply)
Premium Rate: $1,000
- Museum Rental is for non-public hours only.
- No food or drink allowed in interactive exhibits in any of the areas.
- A four-hour minimum is required.
- Café rental is for non-public hours only.
