SPACE 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, BCRI offers a one-of-a-kind space for your gathering. Email us today for pricing and availability at facilities@bcri.org, 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.
Scroll down to see available spaces and rental request form. On Sundays and Mondays, the BCRI is closed and not available for events.
Odessa Woolfolk Gallery
The Odessa Woolfolk Gallery primarily serves as BCRI's space for rotating exhibitions, so , which has special exhibitions rotating throughout the year, has limited availability. When available, the Gallery can provide a seated dinner event for up to 100 people and a theatre event for up to 150 people.
Rotunda
The Rotunda is the dramatic domed, circular area in BCRI’s main entrance. The open, airy space is the perfect setting for large standing receptions for up to 200. The Rotunda can be rented ONLY during the evening and is adjacent to the Woolfolk Gallery.
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.
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.
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
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
Kathy G & Company
Contact: Kathy G
3439 Lorna Lane
Hoover, AL 35216
(205) 572-0045
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