Gorgeous Wicker Park Event Space + Studio

West Town,Chicago, IL
1/20
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30 people
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4 hrs min
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3375 sq ft
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Hosted by Bror W.

About the Space

The Public Works Event Space and Studio is a vintage, white-wall, high tin ceiling, one-of-a-kind venue flooded with natural light during the day and warm, cozy ambiance at night. Located in the heart of Wicker Park – Chicago’s culturally vibrant neighborhood – near shopping, night-life, cobblestone streets and historic mansions. With a history in the local arts, and years of art & design exhibits, the space exudes a communal welcoming feel, designed to celebrate something elevated, fun & meaningful. Perfect for weddings, photoshoots, fundraisers, corporate & personal events. Amenities include 150 seated guests, 250 standing 3,000 sq. ft. of open wood floors Vintage charm, high tin ceilings, spacious feel Historic and vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood Functional kitchen & bar & counter space Green room, fitting room & storage space Two bathrooms, one ADA accessible Overhead lighting, track & lounge lighting Projector, 20 ft. video wall for presentations PA, mixer, microphones, mobile DJ booth Folding chairs, folding tables, sturdy tables City’s best catering & DJ network available Custom designed event branding services Optional lounge area & record station Wide load-in back entrance next to parking lot Five to eight car free parking lot for organizers Ample street parking, metered & free ADA accessible entrance For Production Crews Space for multiple photo/video shooting areas Stands, tripods, props, & background paper Cameras & lighting 20ft. partial cyclorama wall GEAR Camera DSLR Body Sony A7rIII Body - 1 Camera Battery Sony A7 Battery - 5 Camera Charger Sony A7 Battery Charger - 2 Camera Cine camera body Sony NEX-FS100 Body - 1 Camera Battery Sony NP-F970 Battery - 3 Camera Charger Sony NP-F970 Charger 2 Camera DSLR Body Canon 5D M-IV Body - 1 Camera Lens Canon EF 70-200mm Lens - 1 Camera Lens Canon EF 24-70mm Lens - 1 Camera Lens Canon EF 24mm Lens - 1 Camera Lens Canon EF 100mm Macro Lens - 1 Camera Lens Canon - EF 50mm Lens - 1 Projector: Epson PowerLite 2255U 5000-Lumen WUXGA 3LCD Projector - 3 Camera Adapter Metabones Metabones Adapter- Sony E to Canon EF - 1 Camera Filter Amazon Prism Filters - 1 Camera Filter Calumet ND/Polarizer Filter - 2 Camera Filter Hoya 82mm 4x Cross Screen Star Effect Glass Filter - 1 --------------- LIGHTING & GENERAL Reflector/Diff: Neewer 4' Foldable Reflector Disk - 1 Lighting: Strobe/Flash Head Broncolor Siros 800 Monolight - 3 Lighting: Remote Trigger: Broncolor remote trigger - 2 G&E: C-Stand; Matthews - 7 G&E: Air-Cushioned Light Stand; Calumet - 2 G&E: Air-Cushioned Light Stand; Broncolor - 1 G&E: Matthews- 10lb Sand Bag - 4 G&E: Matthews 25lb Sand Bag - 4 G&E: Matthews Full Apple Box - 2

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Features

natural light

Bathrooms

Kitchen

Dressing Room

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Location

Operating Hours

Monday
06:00 - 00:00
Tuesday
06:00 - 00:00
Wednesday
06:00 - 00:00
Thursday
06:00 - 00:00
Friday
06:00 - 00:00
Saturday
06:00 - 00:00
Sunday
06:00 - 00:00

Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

Event rental prices include staff and cleaning. For studio rentals, production crews are expected to pack up and return all gear to the allocated areas.

Cancellation Policy

Flexible

Guests may cancel their Booking until seven days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between seven days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn More
All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.
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US$200/hr
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