Tinkham Veale University Center

The Kelvin + Eleanor Smith Ballroom is the centerpiece of the Tink. Situated on the second floor, the room can set-up for a wide variety of different uses. It can be divided into three bays, with each bay equipped with a projection screen and in-house sound system. Ballroom A includes floor-to-ceiling shaded windows that overlook the scultpure garden and has direct access to the outdoor patio. Rental of any ballroom also includes use of the foyer located directly beside it. Rental of this space includes all tables, chairs and use of the in-house audio/visual system. We have seventy-five 60" round tables, six 6' tables, fourteen 8' tables, ten cocktail tables and 800 chairs as part of our standard set-up options. Guests may choose from a lectern that has direct controls of all A/V systems or opt for a more simple acyclic podium. For an additional fee, a stage can be set-up. The stage can be arranged in any configuration using 6' x 8' connectable sections that come stairs or a handicap-accessible ramp. The stage also includes a black backdrop.

The Ballroom Foyer is one of the facility’s most dramatic spots, with views of Wade Lagoon, the Cleveland Museum of Art and downtown Cleveland. Designed as a reception space for events taking place in the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Ballroom, usage of the space is included in the price of the ballroom rental. However, it can be rented as a stand alone space to host your event. Rental of this space includes ten cocktail tables and use of the in-house audio system.

The first floor conference room is the perfect place to host your meeting, class or special event. Situated across from the facility’s donor wall, the conference room provides a great view of the sculpture garden and can be set-up in a wide variety of different uses. Guests may choose to use the whiteboards, projection screen and the in-house sound system. Rental of this space includes all tables and chairs. We have four 6' classroom tables and 30 chairs as part of our standard set-up options.

The second floor conference room is the perfect place to host your meeting, class or special event. Situated at the top of our grand staircase, the conference room can be set-up in a wide variety of different uses. Rental of the space also includes use of the whiteboards, projection screen and the in-house sound system. Rental of this space includes all tables and chairs. We have four 6' classroom tables and 25 chairs as part of our standard set-up options.

The gaming room is the perfect place to host your meeting, class or special event. As of the most technologically advanced spaces on campus, it provides a one-of-a-kind gaming experience, but the gaming room can be set-up for a wide variety of different uses. Located just behind the media wall, the room features views of Thwing Center and the Kelvin Smith Library. Rental of the space also includes use of the television screens and the in-house sound system. Rental of this space includes all tables and chairs. 6' classroom tables and chairs can be brought in as part of our standard set-up options. 60" round tables and cocktail tables may also be brought pending there is not another event scheduled in the Ballroom.

The Senior Classroom is the perfect place to host your meeting, class or special event. Named in honor of the classes of 2012, 2013 and 2014, who made a combined gift to support the creation of the space, the classroom provides a great view of the sculpture garden and can be set-up in a wide variety of different uses. Guests may choose to use the the projection screen(s) and the in-house sound system. Rental of this space includes all tables, chairs and use of the in-house audio/visual system. We have sixteen 6' classroom tables and 80 chairs as part of our standard set-up options. 60" round tables and cocktail tables may also be brought pending there is not another event scheduled in the Ballroom. Guests may choose from a lectern that has direct controls of all A/V systems or opt for a more simple acyclic podium. For an additional fee, a stage can be set-up. The stage can be arranged in any configuration using 6' x 8' connectable sections that come stairs or a handicap-accessible ramp. The stage also includes a black backdrop.