Our tours are by appointment only and there are a few different ways to schedule a visit! Either go to the “Contact” page on our website to submit an inquiry, email us at info@fathomgallery.org or give us a call directly at 202.588.8111 for scheduling.

Yes, we have an inhouse sound system available for use. Clients have access to our iPad while they are onsite to control the music selection and volume during their event!

We allow DJs at Fathom Gallery 14th Street, and we allow both bands and DJs at Fathom Gallery Georgetown. We just require that they set up their equipment inside our gallery, and music played outside would be through our sound system (we like to be courteous neighbors!).

Absolutely, just within limits. We ask that you do not use nails, screws, command hooks, confetti or glitter. We allow candles with live flames onsite, but they must be within an enclosed votive or holder. If you have any unique décor ideas, we just ask that you run them by us first so we can make sure you’re good to go.

We have designated catering areas at both of our Fathom Gallery locations that allow catering to do their prep and work behind the scenes. Both venues have the kitchen basics onsite, and catering will provide the rest of the equipment needed to execute their menus.

Yes, we have commercial-grade Wi-Fi complimentary to use!

Fathom Gallery 14th Street has a third-floor penthouse with a prep room that is often used as a bridal suite! The space has 2 full bathrooms, a full-length mirror, and fabulous natural lighting for photos and getting ready. At Fathom Gallery Georgetown there is a small flex room that can be used as a bridal suite/getting ready area, and there is a full-length mirror onsite available to use in that space!

There will be a venue representative onsite on day-of to assist with any venue related questions (sound system, lighting, etc.) but if you are looking for a planner we recommend contacting one of the planners on our preferred list!

Yes, we require “Day of Event Insurance” for all events here. You can obtain insurance through your provider, and we also have instructions on how to purchase the insurance through our recommended carrier to make things easy!

Fathom Gallery Georgetown is ADA accessible. However, Fathom Gallery 14th Street is located on the second floor of our building and there is not an elevator onsite.

We have a preferred list of caterers, and all caterers provide the bartending staff for the event to serve the alcohol. Clients are allowed to provide their own alcohol for the event and drop it off the day before, so there is one less thing to do day-of! Leftover alcohol can be picked up after the event as well.

Yes, we’ll happily hold a date free of charge! We’ll hold a date until there’s another client interested in the date, and at that point the client holding the date is given 24-hour notice to either confirm the booking or release the hold.

Definitely! We allow clients to drop off alcohol and some decor pieces the day before their event. However, there is a limited amount of space and we do not allow everything to be brought in advance. The same goes for after the event. We encourage clients to take as much as they can after the event, but we do allow clients to leave some items for pickup the next day!

We do not have a parking lot onsite at either of our locations, but Fathom Gallery 14th Street guests typically use the Washington Plaza Hotel paid lot or street parking. At Fathom Gallery Georgetown we recommend using the paid lot at Georgetown Park or street parking in the area. We also work with MJ Valet as our preferred valet vendor if you’re interested in offering that option for your guests!

The maximum capacity at Fathom Gallery 14th Street is 125 guests for a standing reception, or 65 guests for a seated dinner inside the gallery. The maximum capacity at Fathom Gallery Georgetown is 150 guests, and this is for either a standing reception or a seated dinner inside the gallery.

We encourage clients to work with a caterer from our preferred list, but we do allow outside caterers. We have a checklist with all items we need to move forward with an outside caterer, and there is a one-time fee upon approval. Fathom Gallery will decline the use of an outside caterer if they do not meet our requirements.

Yes, there is furniture included in all of our rentals at both Fathom Gallery locations!

We have standard artwork hanging on a day-to-day basis, but for all of our events we offer custom photo framing for our clients. Just email us 10 images, and then we will print, frame, and hang them for your event. The photo prints are size 12×18 and you get to keep the prints after your event.

Yes, there is furniture included in all of our rentals at both Fathom Gallery locations!

Yes, security is required at all events. Fathom handles booking the security guard and the client is responsible for the fee.

Yes, we do! The Georgetown Inn is our go-to hotel partner at Fathom Gallery Georgetown, and The Viceroy, The Darcy, The Kimpton Banneker Hotel and The Washington Plaza Hotel are our hotel partners at Fathom Gallery 14th Street.