Event Rental | Make your History a part of ours…

For your wedding, sweet 16, corporate event, or small conference, GoggleWorks is the place to be in Reading, PA, for your events rental needs. Our hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and cascading natural light sets a modern, industrial loft-like feel to each room.

For more information, contact the facility rental coordinator at mmurphy@goggleworks.org or 610-374-4600 x 115.

FAQ´s

Do I have to use a caterer from your preferred vendor list?

A: No. We provide you with the preferred vendor list so that you are aware of the caterers we have worked with and have had successful results with. If you choose to use a caterer not on our preferred vendor list, we ask that we have a chance to meet with them before hand so that they understand how to use our building to the best of their abilities.

Q: May we serve alcohol at our event?

A: Yes, if you provide GW with a certificate of insurance covering the GW for up to one million dollars. You can acquire this under your homer owner´s insurance as a rider policy. Please contact your insurance agency for pricing. If you use a caterer that provides bartending service, they will have that certificate of insurance and the GW will need a copy. Please also read our alcohol policy for complete details. Please note that alcohol service must end one hour prior to the end time of your event.

Q: What are the rules for decorating?

A: Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, there are important things to remember when decorating in our historical building. Please do not hang anything from the electrical conduits from the ceiling or our lights. The only suitable hanging area is from the I-beams on the ceiling. You are welcome to decorate the beams that are placed throughout the room, but please make sure any fabric used is flame retardant. The GW will need a certificate showing this. No open flames are permitted during your event. If you are having a wedding ceremony that involves a unity candle ceremony, special arrangements can be made with the Facilities Rental Coordinator. Please schedule an appointment with the FRC to see the site and to further understand the rules and regulations.

Q: How late can my event run?

A: GW is open Monday-Saturday from 9am-9pm and Sunday from 11 am-7pm. If you would like your event to occur past our hours of operation, there is an additional staffing/security fee of $70.00 per hour starting at 9pm. Events may last only until 11pm with the catering, DJ/Band exiting one hour after your event time. These arrangements must be made prior to your event time. You will not be permitted to extend the hours of your event at the time of the event.

Q: Do you have a kitchen facility?

A: No, we do not. We have, however, accommodated sit down dinners for up to 200 people. Arrangements must be made with your caterer and GW if additional ovens/stoves are going to be brought in and set up. We have a loading dock which can accommodate this, but additional fees incur. Action stations and buffets are the easiest ways to serve your guests at GW.

Q: Can we smoke at or inside of GW?

A: No. There is no smoking inside the GW or on its campus, including the parking lot. Guests must use the public sidewalk area for smoking, off the GW grounds.

Q: Can we have our wedding ceremony and reception at the GW?

A: Absolutely. People have gotten married in our film theatre and our largest gallery space, the Cohen Gallery (times and availability vary for both). Some of our couples have had a small ceremony in the room and then open the reception up to family and friends. The fun thing about having your wedding at GW is that there are things for your guests to see and do while they await the reception, we are an art center!

Q: What time can we get in to decorate for our event?

A: Typically GW works with a client and their budget to find a bracket of time that suits them. This means that most events get set up the day before, with an additional fee. The FRC is happy to discuss options with the clients to find a way to make it work with everyone.

Q: Do you have ample parking?

A: Yes, we do. GW has over 200 parking spaces for your guests. Parking is always free at GW.

Q: We are interested in having a corporate event, do you do teambuilding activities?

A: Yes! The GW has a wonderful teambuilding program, which can accommodate teams from 6 up to 200.