Haugabrooks
Historic Renovated Art Gallery, Event, and Meeting Space in the Heart of the Sweet Auburn
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Mrs. Geneva Haugabrooks’ spirit of entrepreneurship and excellence is an invaluable component within the history and cultural heritage of the Sweet Auburn Corridor. With just $300, Mrs. Haugabrooks established a multi-million-dollar company, Haugabrooks Funeral Home, that herself and her family has operated for nearly a century prior to May of 2019. Haugabrooks Funeral Home began operating in 1929 on Atlanta’s Auburn Avenue, serving as a prominent anchor for the Sweet Auburn Corridor and its legacy of black wealth. Mrs. Geneva was well known as one of the few black woman entrepreneurs on Auburn Avenue as well as a devoted community leader and avid church member of Wheat Street Baptist Church. “Mama Haugabrooks” commitment to her community and church surpassed her service as an entrepreneur and dedicated businesswoman as noted by NAACP, Urban League National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc., and many other influential entities.
In 2019, HDDC purchased Haugabrooks’ and converted it into an art gallery and event space. It currently serves a community engagement facility and a gallery to highlight the works of local artists.
Our space offers an off-site conference room and a large program / event room. It is perfect for an offsite location for your team to collaborate as we get some work done and take some excursions to experience the culture of Sweet Auburn. The room is equipped with an HDMI screen for projection and training tables. There’s also an adjacent kitchenette and hallway space for catering or snacks. We are located in the Historic Sweet Auburn District just steps away from Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth home, the King Center, Georgia State University, and many other historic landmarks. There are several paid public parking lots within a block.
Spaces
The Gallery (1,200 Sq. Ft)
The Tea Room (500 Sq.Ft)
For additional information on our rental rates & event space please fill out the space request form.
Gallery
120 people, without tables
Seated in 60″ rounds: 42 people, 7 tables
Seated in 48″ rounds: 32 people, 8 tables
Seated in 8′ rectangular tables: 50 people, 5 tables
Seated 6′ rectangular table: 48 people, 8 tables
Tea Room
30 people, without tables
18 seated, board tables
12 people, Two 60″ round tables
- Outside food is welcome
- TV with HDMI
- AUX Connection
- Board Table
- White Board
- Public Transportation
- (Atlanta Streetcar, Marta bus line, bike lane accessible)
- Paid Parking is Available on the street in front of the building and several surrounding surface lots.