Carnegie Center

Now booking events for 2024!

The Carnegie Center of Minot, the original home of the Minot Public Library, was built in 1911 using funding donated by Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The building was designed by Minot architects Woodruff & McGulpin in Classical Revival style and in 1980 was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In September of 2021, the Minot Area Council of the Arts took over stewardship of the building with the intention of making improvements to the property and offering the space to the community as a meeting place and celebration hall. After investing a little work, and a little care, MACA now utilizes the space to regularly host arts and cultural events for the public and to offer rentals as an event and meeting venue.
In 2022, Minot Area Council of the Arts partnered with NDSU Extension Master Gardeners to plant and dedicate a Certified Pollinator Teaching Garden on the Carnegie Center grounds. Individuals from the community were invited to attend a planting event and the garden is maintained by the local members of the NDSU Master Gardener Program. The goal of these gardens is threefold: to teach through outreach, to beautify our communities, and to create safe havens for our pollinator insects such as bees and butterflies.

Venue Rental

Looking for a unique venue to host your upcoming meeting or event? The Carnegie Center of Minot is a Downtown Minot landmark that has hosted all manner of events for many years!

The Carnegie Center of Minot is a beautifully maintained historical building, featuring hardwood floors and original architectural details, a built-in, state-of-the-art audio/visual system, a functional baby grand piano, hanging artworks produced by local artists, and is the perfect setting for your small to mid-sized events or meetings!

The venue is perfect for hosting intimate weddings, baby showers, graduation, anniversary, birthday, or retirement parties, memorials, small concerts, meetings, classes, and workshops!

Accessibility

The Carnegie Center is equipped with a wheelchair-accessible lift. The elevator also assists with accessibility for catering, large decorations, sound equipment, etc.

Pricing

4-Hour Event Package

  • $200 (Monday – Thursday)
  • $300 (Friday- Sunday)

8-Hour Event Package

  • $350 (Monday – Thursday)
  • $550 (Friday- Sunday)

Please contact us about our special rates for weekday meetings and discounts for nonprofits and government entities.

Venue Capacity

The Carnegie Center features an intimate, non-traditional layout. For most events we recommend a capacity of 150 or less, depending on set-up. While certain events can accommodate more, others will be more limited. Contact us today to discuss your event and schedule a visit.
Carnegie Center rental includes use of the entire facility, including the main event lobby, downstairs meeting room, full kitchen, and bathrooms. Rental packages also include use of tables and chairs.

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Carnegie Center Fee Schedule

Meeting Package

  • Up to 2-hour rental
  • Includes rental of tables and chairs
  • Pricing:
    • $20 Monday-Thursday
    • Additional hours: $10/hour
    • Nonprofit entities and government agencies can rent the space for free on Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

4-Hour Event Package

  • Up to 4-hour rental
  • Kitchen Access
  • Rental of tables and chairs
  • Additional Hours may be purchased
  • Pricing:
    • $200 Monday-Thursday
    • $300 Friday-Sunday
    • Additional hours: $40/hour (for evening events this starts at 8 a.m. the following day)

8-Hour Event Package

  • Up to 8-hour rental
  • Includes up to 2 event manager consultations
  • Kitchen Access
  • Rental of tables and chairs
  • Additional Hours may be purchased
  • Pricing:
    • $350 Monday-Thursday
    • $550 Friday-Sunday
    • Additional hours: $40/hour (for evening events this starts at 8 a.m. the following day)

A la carte packages may be determined at the event manager’s discretion.

ADD-ONS

  • On-site support during the event – $30/hour
  • Setup and tear down of tables and chairs – $100
  • Basic clean up (take out garbage, sweep, wipe counters, mop*) – $150 for up to 2 hours. Additional fees of $100/hour will be assessed beyond 2 hours.
  • Sound Equipment – $100 per event


*The renter is responsible for all food clean-up and any decorations, linens, etc. they provided.

Payments must be made to Minot Area Council of the Arts. A 50% deposit is due at booking. The remainder of the cost is due 48 hours prior to the event.