The best galleries in Brooklyn for a private event

Warm lighting and exposed brick are exactly what you would expect in a Brooklyn gallery. Even though it's expected, that doesn't mean it's a bad thing. Steps away from Barclays Center is Clover's Gallery, which has hardwood floors and high tin ceilings. All 2,000 sq. ft. of the gallery offers a cozy and flexible space for your event, with chandeliers and a Petrof grand piano adding a touch of elegance.

Are you holding an event where you need to feed ravenous guests? This Brooklyn gallery has a staging kitchen. Are you hosting a wedding and want it to feel more personal? This venue also lets you put up your own decor and images on the walls to make your event feel special. Whatever the case may be, there’s nothing like a gallery to serve as a blank canvas.

Fashion, live music, and paintings are only a few forms of art, and Brooklyn Art Cave aims to be the space to celebrate all creatives. This Brooklyn gallery accommodates 80 standing guests and 70 seated guests. While you can attend one of their own events, you can also host a variety of events yourself, ranging from art shows to pop-up shops to networking meetings.

Brooklyn Art Cave offers daily and hourly rentals. When renting for a full day, you can choose optional add-ons, including speakers, microphones, tables and chairs, a stage, and lights.

Right near Gowanus Bay is Gallery 198, a 3,000-square-foot Brooklyn gallery that does the job and does it right. While the main area feels small, the spiral staircase allows you to wander to a lofted area, adding dimension to the space. The white walls and concrete floors don’t distract from the artwork displayed on the walls, ensuring it stays the true center of attention. Additionally, the bare walls are also suited for production environments.

Gallery 198 accommodates up to 50 people, and hosts can use its projector on a 10-foot screen, the professional audio system, and the fully operational bar.

Nothing captures someone's attention like bright lights and colors, which is precisely what happens when you look at the exterior of The Living Gallery. The venue consists of a 600-square-foot interior space and a 400-square-foot courtyard. Whether you want to take one of its Drink & Draw classes or host an event like a photo shoot or reception, anything is possible at this Brooklyn gallery. If you want the colorful spunk to be incorporated into your event, utilize the courtyard space, but if you want traditional white walls and wooden floors, stick to staying inside.

This Brooklyn gallery is on the smaller end of the venue size spectrum, seating an intimate 30 guests. It also has a small kitchen and track lighting, and there’s an additional fee to use its projector and PA system.

Are you hosting an event or planning to soon? Maybe you are organizing an open mic night, photo shoot, baby shower, or conference. While these are all different events, Bed-Stuy Art House is ready to accommodate artists, families, and small businesses in its 650-square-foot space.

This Brooklyn gallery accommodates up to 100 standing guests in its simple yet small white room, which is full of natural light. Whatever way you want to express your art or business, this is the place to do it.