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Event Requests

Group Event Offerings

Student Groups and University Departments may request Dittmar Gallery for Special Events. The Gallery space is open to host a variety of events each academic year. Events may include, but no limited to: Dinners, group workshops, lectures, meetings, student organization events, and more!

Due to the layout of some exhibits, special events may be prohibited during the run of select exhibitions.

The Gallery staff will review all requests and will provide either a confirmation or explanation of the denial. Use of the gallery space is free and events are accessible to all student groups.

Please allow 3 - 5 business days before receiving a response.

Request an Event

Please review the policies and procedures below before requesting an event at Dittmar Gallery.

Event Protocols

All groups who request and are approved for an event must follow all standards as follows:

Please note: Event reservation proposals that contribute to the themes and content of the current exhibition or to the arts community at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ will be given priority.

Reoccurring events such as weekly student group meetings will not be approved for use of the gallery.

Before Your Event
Cancellation Policy
Catering and Food Policy 

If you would like your event catered, please work directly with the Event Planning Office by emailing your catering request to norris-events@northwestern.edu. This applies to all group event requests.

Contact Events Planning M-F  8:30am to 5:00pm  |  (847) 491-2330 
Norris Event Management 

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