The French Art Colony

About The French Art Colony

The French Art Colony offers weddings and other private events at Riverby, a circa-1855 home with landscaped gardens and a large outdoor pavilion. Wedding rentals include use of the pavilion, gardens and grounds, with Riverby available for wedding-party changing rooms, restrooms and kitchen facilities. The venue provides tables and chairs for up to 200 guests, set up by staff, and black or white linens. A caterer-quality kitchen, staffed bar service and optional decorative items are also available.

The facts

Guests

Up to 200 guests

Price

$2,000

Pricing note

Standard wedding rental is $2,000 for 10 hours; a $500 reservation fee and a refundable $500 damage deposit are additional. Extra time is $100 per hour. Exact pricing may vary with event needs.

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Estate · Garden

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach The French Art Colony

• Website: frenchartcolony.org
• Phone: (740) 446-3834
• Address: 530 1st Avenue

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