The Carlos Museum

Thursday, May8, 2008

So I FINALLY heard back from Jim Warren at the Carlos Museum. Apparently Emory is graduating on Monday and he's been completely covered up. I'm kinda miffed, but at least I finally heard from him.

We spoke briefly and decided to make an appointment for a site visit next week so that I can see the space.

I'm REALLY excited about it!

Update:

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

I went to the Carlos Museum today for a site visit.

It's overall a very beautiful space.

The Carlos Museum is located on the main Emory campus and can be reached by going through the campus gates located off of North Decatur Rd. and Dowman Drive (near Everybody's pizza at that funky intersection). It's near the Methodist church on Emory's campus.

It seemed pretty easy to get to, though I could see where parking might be just a slight hassle.

For the event, guests would park in the parking deck (which would be free) or we could offer a valet and just have guests dropped off on the back side of the museum.

The museum is located on one of the sides of Emory's main quadrangle, so it overlooks a beautiful green space, but is also surrounded by other (beautiful) academic buildings.

When you enter the museum, you take the elevator to the third floor which houses the event space as well as a cafe that is operational during normal hours.

The space seems very small yet quaint.

It is beautifully decorated with Greek artifacts inside the lobby and the space itself.

The room has two walls of windows. One side has floor to ceiling windows and is the focal point of the room. The second wall has half-floor to ceiling windows.

The walls are done in a blonde brazillian wood that lends a warm ambiance to the space. The carpet is a two tone blue with a fleur pattern that is not too feminine.

The chairs are wide and sturdy and covered in a gold fabric with blue flecks.

I just wasn't sold on the space or flow of how the event would go.

The venue is definitely beautiful, but I just don't think it's "the ONE".