Thank you for considering UTEC as the venue for your next
event!
Our unique and historic building is perfect for
weddings, galas, concerts, meetings, seminars, cocktail parties,
birthdays, performances, lectures, film releases, and so much
more! Facility rentals help to support UTEC's mission-driven work
with young people, both through rental revenue and by providing diverse
opportunities for youth to be involved in planning and staffing. After an
ambitious renovation, finished in 2012, UTEC is now the oldest LEED Platinum
Certified building in the country. We take pride in our “green” features,
from the solar panels on our roof to the local ingredients in our
kitchen.
LOCATION INFO | UTEC is located in the historic center of downtown Lowell,
Massachusetts. Lowell is known as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, with
a skyline of historic steeples and striking mill buildings, cut by two
rivers and an innovative canal system. Out of town guests can enjoy a plethora
of museums, sporting events, restaurants, art galleries, cultural events, and
seasonal canal boat and trolley tours hosted by Lowell National Historic Park.
Airports in Boston, MA and Manchester, NH are within 35 miles. There are
many hotels and motels nearby, including the UMass Inn and Conference Center,
directly across the street.
THE MAIN FUNCTION HALL
The Main Function Hall is the largest of our rent-able
spaces. This beautiful hall, formerly used by St. Paul’s United
Methodist Church, was built in 1839 and renovated in 2012. It easily converts
from casual to formal, and is ideal for weddings, receptions, galas,
fundraisers, birthday parties, concerts, lectures, presentations,
expos, dances, film screenings, and much more. This versatile space
can also be used as a gym, with (re)movable basketball hoops and plenty of
space to move around.
- 350 Max Capacity
- Advanced sound system, including multi-channel soundboard
- Massive drop-down screen, projector, and full AV system
- Four tracks of theater lighting
- 30 foot cathedral ceiling with historic architectural detail
- Original hardwood floors
- Two majestic red-carpeted mezzanines
- Original staircases - perfect for a grand entrance!
- Two dry-erase walls to use as you choose (or leave white)
LARGE CONFERENCE /ROOM DANCE STUDIO
Our Dance Studio / Large Conference room is a truly
adaptable space. With floor-to-ceiling mirrors on one side, sprung wood floors,
and a user-friendly sound and AV system, it was built for use as types of
events: seminars, corporate gatherings, private dinners, weekend
brunches, cocktail parties, receptions, birthdays, showers, lectures,
mixers, film screenings, and more. It has a private entrance from the street,
and includes use of the adjacent indoor courtyard. Café UTEC is open
to the public for lunchtime on weekdays. With few exceptions, rentals will be
limited to early morning meetings and evening/weekend events. And stop by for
lunch Monday-Thursday!
- Max capacity of the room is up to 70 seated (using the
courtyard as well) and up to 100 people cocktail party style
- Wall art and imagery featuring UTEC's work and mission.
- Separate direct entrance from the street
- Cafe tables and bar built by UTEC youth
- Option to clear cafe furnishings and set up more formally
- Adjacent to full catering kitchen
- Original slate tiles from church roof re-purposed as
cafe wall
- 1800's church flooring re-purposed as cafe counter siding
- AV system including large wall-mounted monitor
- Wireless internet
- Adjacent indoor courtyard with striking 3-story staircase
- Original stained glass windows in courtyard
CAFE AND COURTYARD
Recently renovated, our beautiful Café offers a versatile
space for many types of events: seminars, corporate gatherings, private
dinners, weekend brunches, cocktail parties, receptions, birthdays,
showers, lectures, mixers, film screenings, and more. It has a private entrance
from the street, and includes use of the adjacent indoor courtyard. Café UTEC
is open to the public for lunchtime on weekdays. With few exceptions, rentals
will be limited to early morning meetings and evening/weekend events.
- Max capacity of the room is up to 70 seated (using the
courtyard as well) and up to 100 people cocktail party style
- Wall art and imagery featuring UTEC's work and mission.
- Separate direct entrance from the street
- Cafe tables and bar built by UTEC youth
- Option to clear cafe furnishings and set up more formally
- Adjacent to full catering kitchen
- Original slate tiles from church roof re-purposed as
cafe wall
- 1800's church flooring re-purposed as cafe counter siding
- AV system including large wall-mounted monitor
- Wireless internet
- Adjacent indoor courtyard with striking 3-story staircase
- Original stained glass windows in courtyard
BOARD ROOM
The Board Room is ideal for meetings, seminars,
classes, and other small gatherings. The room is quiet and private, and rentals
can take place even during our busiest programming hours without being impacted
activity elsewhere in the building.
- 25 Max Capacity
- Full AV system, including large-screen wall-mounted monitor
- Wireless internet
- Large dry-erase wall
- Conference room tables built by UTEC youth
- Windows overlooking downtown Lowell
- Elevator access