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The Great Hall
The Great Hall is the grand two-story public entrance to the Sheldon and the center of the building. It is a stunning space for social events, providing an elegant background for large and small affairs.
Capacity
Stand up reception: 200
Sit-down dinner: 120
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Fees:
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Groups of 50 or more
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Groups of less than 50
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UNL department or organization
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$750
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$250
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A non-profit organzation not connected with UNL
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$1,500
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$500
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For-profit organization a or private individual
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$5,000 membership/donor level required. One facility use opportunity during giving year with direct expenses billed.
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For a Small reception in Great Hall following an auditorium use
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Fees:
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Between 10 am – 5 pm
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After 5pm
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UNL
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$50
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$150
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For-profit, private individual
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Auditorium and Great Hall will be considered one facility use opportunity for the $5000 membership/donor level.
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Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium
The auditorium is ideal for concerts, lectures or events that require audio/visual equipment. Available audio-visual equipment will allow you to format your presentation in PowerPoint, slides, VCR and DVD. A concert grand piano is available for this space only.
Cost of tuning the piano is the responsibility of user. A dressing room off stage is available with the rental of the auditorium.
Capacity: 294
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Fees:
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UNL
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$400
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Non-UNL, non-profit
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$500
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For profit/private individual
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$600
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Sculpture Garden
The sunken sculpture garden located on the south side of the museum and its surrounding environs are available for outside events. Limited electrical service is available for events held in this area.
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Fees:
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UNL
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$150
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Non-UNL, non-profit
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$250
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For profit/private individual
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$250
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Olga Nielsen Sheldon Room
The Olga Nielsen Sheldon Room is an intimate space, perfect for meetings or small receptions.
Capacity: 30
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Fees:
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UNL
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$50
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Non-UNL, non-profit
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$75
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For profit/private individual
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$75
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Direct Expenses
Security
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$20 per hour, per guard (minimum: 1 hour)
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Facilities Setup
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$20 per hour per person (minimum: 1 hour)
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Galleries open after hours
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$100
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Piano Tuning
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$100 estimate
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Audio-visual needs/assistance
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$20 per hour
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