A variety of round and rectangular tables
for guest seating.
Over 300 black Chivari chairs.
Spacious Bridal Suite.
Use of paved parking lot included
in venue rental fee.
On Site Operations/Event Manager to organize deliveries from outside vendors and assist them in settling in the space.
Complimentary wedding rehearsal time confirmed two weeks prior to your wedding date.
(calendar permitting)
Our glass-enclosed conference room is perfect for smaller gatherings and offers the ideal location for your next meeting. The historic Duluth Train Depot table can easily accommodate 16, and provides a quiet, stately setting for your group. Come find your next big idea in our sunny space. It won't even feel like work!
The Duluth Room is available Monday - Wednesday for a total of eight hours, including both the set up and tear down.
The rental rate is $350 including an additional $750 Food and Beverage minimum.
2016 |
2017 |
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Daytime † |
Evening †† |
Daytime † |
Evening ††November-April |
Evening ††May-October |
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| $ 600 | $ 1,000 | Monday | $ 900 | $ 1,500 | $ 1,500 |
| $ 600 | $ 1,000 | Tuesday | $ 900 | $ 1,500 | $ 1,500 |
| $ 600 | $ 1,000 | Wednesday | $ 900 | $ 1,500 | $ 1,500 |
| $ 900 | $ 2,000 | Thursday | $ 900 | $ 3,000 | $ 3,000 |
| – | $ 4,500 | Friday | – | $ 4,700 | $ 5,500 |
| – | $ 4,800 | Saturday | – | $ 5,000 | $ 5,800 |
| – | $ 3,000 | Sunday | – | $ 3,500 | $ 4,000 |
† Rental must end before 5pm and total no longer than 8 hours including set up and tear down. Corporate/Daytime rate does not apply to events with bars. Additional hours may be added to the beginning of daytime/corporate rental period at the rate of $125 per hour, starting no earlier than 6am.
†† Base Rental Rate. Wedding ceremonies with less than 150 guests, and opt to host their entire wedding on the third floor, will incur a ceremony fee of $300. Wedding ceremonies 150-250 guests require a second floor cocktail hour and are an additional $1,000. Wedding receptions over 250 guests, require off site ceremony.
††† Venue rental pricing and food and beverage minimums are subject to change. Pricing secured with signed rental contract and deposit.
Food and Beverage Minimums |
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Daytime |
$ 1,500 | $ 1,500 | $ 1,500 | $ 1,500 | – | – | – |
Evening |
$ 3,000 | $ 3,000 | $ 3,000 | $ 5,000 | $ 10,000 | $ 10,000 | $ 7,500 |
Chowgirls Killer Catering is the exclusive caterer and bar provider for Solar Arts, and must provide all food and beverage served at the event. You are always welcome to bring in your own dessert and late night snack from any licensed baker or food vendor.
A 50% deposit of the rental fee and a refundable $500 damage deposit are due at the time of booking. 50% of the food and beverage invoice is due 90 days after booking the venue. The remaining full balance is due 10 days prior to your event date.
Tastings are hosted at our Tasting Parlor at 1224 2nd St NE, Minneapolis MN, not at the Solar Arts venue. Tastings are scheduled Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays by appointment only, limit 4 guests, and are a chef’s choice seasonal selection of items in your event’s style of service. The tasting fee is $50 per person. Please see your Event Specialist to book yours today!
In the event of a cancellation, the facility deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations must be sent to Chowgirls in writing. Full payment of food and beverage minimums shall be due from Client in the event of cancellation within thirty days of the event.
Yes, you are required to obtain event insurance. We require a $1 million general liability coverage that includes bodily injury and property damage, and needs to be filed at least 30 days prior to the event. We require proof of insurance prior to your final planning meeting and the “additional insured” needs to be listed as follows:
Chowgirls Catering
Solar Arts by Chowgirls
711 15th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Yes. We provide on-site security for all events with alcohol available at a rate of $80-$120/hour.
Two paved lots are available for use during weekend events. Your guests may park in either of the two locations noted on the Solar Arts Parking Map below, as well as free street parking. Valet service is also available, and required for groups over 260 guests.
View Parking Map
We all appreciate a great beer, and luckily we’re just a couple of floors up from some of the best pours in the Twin Cities. If your guests decide to head downstairs for a drink, they’ll be subject to the same rules and regulations as other taproom customers, and will be asked to show proper identification, just as they will be at the event. No beverages from the third floor are allowed downstairs, and no Indeed beers from the taproom are allowed in the event space.
Your rental period includes 12 hours for social events. We typically see weddings held noon to midnight, including set up & tear down, however you can adjust this 12-hour period to whenever you’d like. You’re more than welcome to add time to your rental period prior to noon. The cost of additional time is $125/hour, and is billed in half hour increments.
Yes, all candles must be contained in a fire proof vessel. Glass votives ,etc. Open flames are not allowed and candles must be unscented.
There is absolutely no smoking allowed inside of the Solar Arts Building. Guests must exit the building on the first floor and find a location more than 20’ from either entrance.
solararts@chowgirls.net
612 .203 .0786
Solar Arts by Chowgirls
711 15th Ave NE
Minneapolis MN, 55413
Chowgirls Killer Catering
1222 2nd Street NE
Minneapolis MN, 55413
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