Venue rental
Less than six kilometers away from Paris and in the heart of Val-de-Marne, MAC/VAL contemporary art museum offers an original and spacious framework for private events (symposiums, seminars, private receptions, prestige events, filming and photo shoots, product launches etc.). Designed by architects Denise Huart and Jacques Ripault, MAC/VAL spreads over nearly 20,000m². The vast 5,000m² exhibit spaces of the museum allow visitors to embrace the essence of today’s contemporary creation. The MAC/VAL collection provides an overview of the French artistic creation from the 1950’s up until today, while temporary exhibitions are an opportunity to explore other fields of contemporary art.
Located in the downtown of Vitry-sur-Seine, MAC/VAL is surrounded by a minimalist public garden spanning over 10,000m² adorned with sculptures from the museum collection. It was designed by Gilles Vexlard, professor at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure du Paysage de Versailles.
Come get a taste of Art!
Since its opening in 2005, MAC/VAL is dedicated to promoting contemporary art to the widest audience. Its collection of over 2,000 artworks comprising videos, photographs, sculptures, paintings, drawings and installations, reveals a unique panorama of French contemporary creation. Each themed exhibition is designed to draw tight connections between art and life. Travel, individuals in society, the body and its representation, time and memory are some of the topics tackled. They function as entry point to explore contemporary art. To complement the permanent collection, the museum offers three to four temporary exhibitions a year. Whether monographic or collective, they take the form of an invitation inspired by the museum’s artistic encounters. Conceived as an extension of the permanent collection, they provide in-depth analysis of the contemporary art scene. With a programming turned toward both confirmed and upcoming artists, MAC/VAL provides each and everyone of us the opportunity the discover the extent of its collection, which spans over more than 60 years of French art, and continues to promote today’s creation.
When art meet people
MAC/VAL welcomes around 70,000 visitors every year. Building on this success, the museum offers its unique and inspiring framework to host your events in the heart of contemporary creation. The museum exceptional and modern architecture could be the perfect setting for your prestige events. MAC/VAL also proposes tailor-made tours with museum guides, giving your guests something to remember. MAC/VAL team has creatively assembled and implemented countless innovative actions in order for all visitors to discover French contemporary art.
Spaces for rent
Auditorium:
144 seats +2 disabled seating areas
Scenic area: 10m x 4m making 40m²
Screen size: 6.95m x 4.65m
Conference Room
Meeting room and cocktail corner with a capacity of 20-60 people.
7m² x 6m² making 42m²
Documentation Center meeting area
(holds up to 15 people)
7.5m x 6m/45 m²
Entrance hall
Cocktail area, seated dining area with a capacity of 100-300 people
16m x 26m making 416 m²
Ground load 500kg /m² floor load
Reception / Caterers
You may hire your own caterer to organize cocktail parties or dinners, or use the museum restaurant «À la folie» and enjoy its lovely outdoor terrace ideal for receptions. Our partners contact information will be provided upon request.
"À la folie", museum restaurant: (+33) 1 46 80 28 77
Corporate Gifts
To prolong your experience, we offer exhibit catalogues as corporate gifts according to our publication calendar. Available in French and English.
Please contact us for any project you have in mind for we can best answer your needs together.