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About the lee dam center for fine art
It costs $150 to rent the art center.
It depends on how you set up the center. If you want a sit-down meal, you can easily seat 110 people. If you want to host a cocktail party, you can accommodate at least 150 guests. If you plan to have people sit in rows for a lecture or demonstration, you can seat at least 200 people.
The gallery is approximately 40 feet by 60 feet. The kitchen is about 20 feet by 40 feet.
You may, but you need to get permission from the City of Marysville since the art center is on city property. To obtain permission, contact the city clerk at 785-562-5331. It takes at least 20 days to obtain permission to serve alcohol
There are 130 comfortable folding chairs. The art center has a variety of tables: ten cocktail tables that seat four; nine 5′ round tables; four 6′ rectangular tables; and three 8′ rectangular tables.
Table decorations and linens are not included with your rental; however, there are several local vendors who can assist. Let us know if you need contact information.
Yes, it does! The art center has a newly renovated kitchen with two sinks, a garbage disposal, a stove with two ovens, a microwave, two refrigerators, a freezer and plenty of counter space.
Yes, it is! There is a ramp that leads from the sidewalk to the art center’s main door. Once inside, everything is on one level.
Actually, there are two bathrooms at the art center!
The art center is located in downtown Marysville at 201 South 9th Street. The center’s location is ideal – it’s just a block from the local retail shops and restaurants and it’s on the northern edge of Marysville City Park. Plus, the city’s museums and other tourist attractions are within walking distance from the center.
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Smoking is not allowed.
You may pay for your rental the day of your event. If you prefer to pay before, please call us at 785-859-4260 or utilize the Stripe form in the registration.
Lee Dam was an entrepreneur who rose from a door-to-door salesman to develop City Sewing Machine Co., a company that once employed up to 80 persons, some of whom worked in the art center when it was a warehouse for the company. Mr. Dam married Betty Jeanne Nordhus in 1953, and they had four daughters. He died in 1977 at age 48. Mr. Dam’s friend, postmaster Clarence Wassenberg, was quoted in the Marysville Advocate as saying, “He improved his properties, employed lots of people, paid good wages and treated his employees very, very well.” The Dam family left the building to the city in 1991. The Marshall County Arts Cooperative manages the building for the City of Marysville.
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