Skyline Loft offers the city’s largest loft space: 18,000 square feet set against a backdrop of sweeping city views and the South branch of the Chicago River. It is a visually breathtaking space featuring timber loft construction, exposed brick, and soaring ceilings and skylights. This historic 1911 building showcases the original freight elevator – complete with tiered chandelier – which transports guests, cars, and objects up to 8,000 pounds to the event space above.
Metal Bar Structures
25 - 66” Rounds for Dining
250 - French Country Farm Chairs
10 - 6ft Rectangle Tables
10 - 8ft Rectangle Tables
10 - Highboy Tables
10 - Cabaret Tables
Toupe Draping
Venue Staff:
Facility Representative
Building Maintenance
Parking Attendant
Elevator Attendant
INCLUSIONS
18,000 sq. feet | 100-500 + person capacity
CAPACITIES
The Skyline was named the “Best New Venue” by the Illinois Meetings and Events Magazine and is one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Best Event Spaces.”. This open loft space is on the top floor of the Bridgeport Art Center and is a blank canvas that can be transformed for any occasion that demands an exceptional setting.
GUESTS
VENUE FEE
DAY
BASED ON 12-HOUR RENTAL :
4 HOUR SET UP | 6 HOUR EVENT | 2 HOUR TEAR DOWN
2023
2025
2024
UP TO 250
SUN – THURS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
$8,500
$9,500
$12,500
$8,500
$11,500
$14,500
$ 8,500
$10,500
$13,500
251 AND UP
SUN – THURS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
$9,500
$10,500
$13,500
$9,500
$12,500
$15,500
$9,500
$11,500
$14,500
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Sunday before Memorial
Day, 4th of July, Sunday before Labor Day
SATURDAY PRICING APPLIES
50% deposit of Venue Fee AND $2,000 deposit of Bar Contract is due to secure date reservation