The Chihuly Collection presented by Morean Arts Center is a one-of-a-kind contemporary art venue in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, offering couples an immersive, modern setting filled with color, light, and sculptural beauty. As Florida wedding photographers, we love how this space transforms wedding celebrations into an artistic experience—where bold glass installations, dramatic textures, and glowing, gallery-style interiors create an unforgettable visual atmosphere. Located along Central Avenue in St. Pete’s vibrant arts district, it’s surrounded by walkable city streets, museums, and waterfront views, making it ideal for couples seeking a sophisticated and creative urban wedding backdrop. Every event here feels elevated, intimate, and visually striking from every angle.
Venue Highlights: World-renowned Dale Chihuly glass installations throughout a custom-designed gallery space, dramatic modern interiors with immersive light and color displays, intimate museum-style setting ideal for unique and upscale celebrations, prime downtown St. Petersburg location in the Central Avenue arts district, and close proximity to waterfront parks, museums, and urban portrait locations perfect for artistic, editorial-style wedding photography.
VENUE RENTAL
Monday – Thursday$3,500.00 Friday – Sunday & Holidays$4,500.00
Up to 10 hours facility rental for setup, service and cleanup included
Standard timeline 2:00 pm – 12:00 am: can be revised as needed
Photo shoots, wedding rehearsals, and additional hourly rates at $300 per hour
Rentals Include a 6.5% Sales Tax
20% discount on rental fee for events during July – August
20% discount on rental fee for local non-profit events with certificate
This space can accommodate up to:
80 guests seated outside in garden space
additional guests can be seated inside throughout gallery
200+ guests inside and outside cocktail style
Venue Details:
10 hours facility rental for setup, service, and cleanup
6,000 square feet inside main event space, front foyer and restrooms
2,500 square feet outside garden
Included in Rental:
Private gallery inside collection space
Private outdoor garden space
Optional Items:
Tables, linens and chairs as needed
String lighting garden
Arches, boxwood walls and décor
BOOKING DETAILS
Signed contract and 50% deposit due upon booking to confirm your event date.
Final payment due 30 days prior to event date.
Venue rental includes up to a 10 hour event timeline for setup, service and cleanup.
Standard timeline 2:00 pm – 12:00 am, can be revised as needed
Additional hours and rehearsals can be included as needed at $200 per hour.
Events will conclude by 10:30 pm in order to allow your vendor teams 90 minutes to cleanup by 12:00 am midnight.