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"The staff was very kind, professional, and efficient.  Our event was a great success!"

-Rita Samuels,
Georgia Coalition of Black Women





Carter Center Facilities and Grounds

Carter Center Event Facilities       View Our Events Brochure (PDF) >>

Welcome to The Carter Center, one of Atlanta's premier event facilities.
Featuring exclusive catering by Atlanta's own Proof of the Pudding and located just two miles from downtown, The Carter Presidential Center offers an array of uniquely designed and decorated meeting and event spaces for a wide variety of events.

With a grand auditorium (the Cecil B. Day Chapel), an elegant lobby (the Library Lobby), breathtaking views of Atlanta's skyline, and acres upon acres of rolling hills and gardens, The Carter Center is the perfect location for hosting your next event.  From wedding ceremonies and receptions to bar/bat mitzvahs,  press conferences, seminars, corporate retreats, and social functions, we do it all! 

With theater seating for up to 450, banquet seating for up to 210, and the ability to accommodate up to 500 people for a cocktail reception, The Carter Presidential Center is truly the perfect location for your next event.

Dedicated in 1986, the Carter Presidential Center's timeless architecture, enchanting grounds and gardens, and simply captivating interior are sure to provide a truly unforgettable event experience.


This prestigious and elegant facility is the perfect location for an undoubtedly memorable event.


Prestigious... 
Tucked into a rolling hillside with a skyline view of Atlanta, The Carter Presidential Center is a 37-acre retreat located just two miles from downtown. It is the ultimate business experience in an awe-inspiring setting. The latest technology, including Internet access, video conferencing, and satellite uplink/downlink, can be arranged as needed for your meeting. Our meeting and special events spaces can accommodate groups of 10 to 1,200.   
 
Elegant...
The Carter Presidential Center is also one of the top venues in Atlanta for hosting special events, weddings and receptions, and bar/bat mitzvahs. It is also a popular site for hosting visiting dignitaries, heads of state, and press conferences.
 
Memorable...
Experience the historical ambiance of the Carter Presidential Center's uniquely designed interiors or open a door and step into the serenity of our gardens, a setting exclusive to Atlanta and unique to the world the perfect choice for your next event.  

Thank you for your interest in The Carter Center, and we look forward to working with you!
Click here for directions to The Carter Center.


The Carter Center provides an elegant venue for weddings.
With a grand auditorium (the Cecil B. Day Chapel), an elegant lobby (the Library Lobby), breathtaking views of Atlanta's skyline, and acres upon acres of rolling hills and gardens, The Carter Center is the perfect location for hosting your next event.  From wedding ceremonies and receptions to bar/bat mitzvahs,  press conferences, seminars, corporate retreats, and social functions, we do it all!


Select a room from the list below for photos and specific information:

ROOM CLASSROOM CONFERENCE BANQUET RECEPTION THEATER
Cecil B. Day Chapel (includes all foyers)

150

50

N/A

N/A

450

Copenhill Café & Patio

N/A

N/A

150 without
dance floor

250

150

Cyprus Room (includes all foyers)

100

40

210 without
dance floor

250

275

Executive Dining Room

20

24

30

30

30

Ivan Allen III Pavilion Main Foyer

N/A

N/A

70

175

50

Library Lobby

N/A

N/A

70

300

N/A

Lower Commons

N/A

N/A

50

75

50

Rotunda/Upper Commons

N/A

N/A

75

150

80

Zaban Room

40

35

50

65

65

 

The following amenities are included in the facility rental fee:
Experienced and knowledgeable conference staff

Courtesy on-site parking

Setup/breakdown of all space

Cleaning service before and after your event

Basic audiovisual equipment available for use at no additional charge

Seated meals for up to 210 guests

Theater seating for up to 450 guests

Cocktail receptions for up to 700 guests

Professional assistance in program planning

Food and beverage provided by Proof of the Pudding, the official caterer for The Carter Center

Coordination with the caterer and assistance in the selection of food, beverages, and flowers

Conference and Event Services staff on site and available during the entire event

Wireless Internet access

Beautiful wedding facilities available for your special day

Enchanting grounds for your guests to explore

Option for your guests to tour the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum

The Cecil B. Day Chapel, an auditorium that seats up to 450 guests, featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment

Trained volunteers to greet, direct, and inform guests as needed

Uniformed security personnel on site during the event

Click here for printable version of amenities.

Thank you for your interest in The Carter Center. We look forward to working with you to plan your conference or special event.


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EVENT FACILITIES CONTACTS

For further information, to schedule a site visit, or to determine facility availability, please do not hesitate to contact the Carter Center Events Office.

Any of the following experienced and knowledgeable staff members are happy to assist you:

Molly Howard
Phone: (404) 420-5113
molly.howard@emory.edu

Patricia Rafshoon
Phone: (404) 420-5123 
patricia.rafshoon@emory.edu

Lisa Wiley
Phone: (404) 420-5111
lwiley@emory.edu

Lindsey Ciener
Phone: (404) 420-5112
lciener@emory.edu

For inquiries, or to tentatively reserve any of our facilities, please complete the online request form: Click here





Events Brochure (PDF) >

Reserving the Museum After Hours (PDF) >

Directions and Map >

Carter Center Gardens (PDF) >

Jimmy Carter Library & Museum >

Contact these vendors for audio/visual and catering needs.

Proof of the Pudding logo
Proof of the Pudding
Proof of the Pudding is the exclusive
caterer for The Carter Center.

Contact: Jane Quillen
Phone: (404) 892-2359 Ext. 114
Fax: (404) 898-1753

E-mail: jquillen@proofpudding.com
Web site: http://www.proofatlanta.com/


Lighting & Production Equipment, Inc. logo

Lighting & Production Equipment

Lighting & Production Equipment, Inc. is the exclusive audiovisual provider for The Carter Center.

Contact: Bruce Harlan
Phone: (404) 352-0464

E-mail: mailto:bharlan@lpe.com
Web site:http://www.lpe.com/