Dublin Arts Center

Dublin Arts Council no longer offers general facility rentals, except as a once-per-year benefit of membership at the $2500 level.

If you are interested in Dublin Arts Council membership at the $2500 Benefactor level, please call 614/889-7444 or email specialevents@dublinarts.org.

Dublin Arts Center and its surrounding grounds emanate a sense of elegance and history. The French-Eclectic styled building, constructed in 1941, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is located off scenic Riverside Drive, North of State Rt. 161 in Dublin, Ohio.

In 1946 Eleanor and Andre Gelpi purchased the house. Eleanor Gelpi was a pioneering businesswoman and local champion for the arts. She made the residence famous through the many gala events she hosted on its premises.

Dublin Arts Center is a two-story building with a partially exposed lower level at the rear facade. A stately circular stair tower greets guests as they approach from Riverside Drive. The building is clad in gray fieldstone with limestone details. The rear of the house and grounds overlook a scenic view of the Scioto River. The spacious rolling lawn slopes gently toward the river and a cluster of mature shade trees.

Much of the original interior architecture remains, providing a sophisticated 1940’s feel to any event. Guests can gather in style throughout the house in artfully decorated multipurpose rooms, as well as the Dublin Arts Council Gallery. Your guests can also take in the serene beauty of the Scioto River on the outdoor patio area.

Rental of the facility provides access to the first two levels of the building, including use of the gallery space, meeting and conference rooms, library, sun porch, and classroom area along with use of the grounds and outdoor patio area. The interior of the Dublin Arts Center can accommodate up to 80 people seated in separate rooms and up to 120 standing. Maximum capacity for indoor/outdoor events is 140.