Fremont Abbey

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Historic arts center in Fremont. Capacity up to 350. Main hall with stage, mezzanine, Fireside Room, Bell Tower. Home to The Moth StorySLAM. Discounted nonprofit rates. Abbey Arts operated.

Historic note: Originally St. Paul's Lutheran Church, built in 1914. The nonprofit Abbey Arts began in 2005 producing small events, then renovated the building from 2006-2008 with seismic, design, environmental, and visual improvements. Nathan Marion served as the first Executive Director. Abbey Arts has grown to produce hundreds of events per year across multiple Seattle venues including Ballard Homestead, and hosts The Moth Seattle Slam and curated concert series.

Capacity

Standing(?) 350

Seated(?) 200

Up to 350 total building capacity (both floors); most shows capped at ~200

Facilities

Stage(?) Yes

Parking Plenty of free street parking around the Abbey; pay lot 1/3 block up on Fremont Ave by Uneeda Burger; load zone in front of Abbey until 6pm

Accessible(?) Both levels accessible by outside ramps with ADA restrooms; wheelchair accessible space provided at concerts upon request (usually 2nd or 3rd row); email 2 days prior or call (206) 414-8325 for disability accommodations

Rental Policies

Rental Range —

Price Tier(?) Mid-Range ($$)

Alcohol(?) Dry rental

Arts/Nonprofit pricing estimates for a typical community event: Monday-Wednesday $900-1200 eve / $400-600 daytime Thursday: $1000 eve / $600-800 daytime Fridays: $1200-1800 eve / $600-800 daytime (Peak Fridays may be at discounted $2,200 rate) Saturdays: $1500-2000 / $500-1000 daytime (Peak Saturdays may be at discounted $3,000 rate) Sundays: not available at the Abbey, Ballard Homestead available after 1p on many dates

Contact

Website www.fremontabbey.org/rent/nonprofit/

Phone (206) 414-8325

Spaces (3)

Great Hall

2nd floor main hall with lobby. Primary performance and event space.

Cap: 200

Gallery

1st floor gallery space with kitchen access.

Cap: 75

Fireside Room

1st floor classroom space. Intimate setting for meetings and small gatherings.

Cap: 30