Mellon Center

Mellon Center features stunning woodwork, inviting spaces, and various intimate venues. Create an unforgettable experience for your guests, whether hosting a wedding, anniversary dinner, cocktail reception, or meeting.

Ready to get started? Please fill out our events request form or email us at eventservices@chatham.edu.

Wood interior of Mellon Center's first floor

Mellon First Floor

The first floor of Mellon is ideal for a small family wedding, meeting, luncheon, or dinner. These venues offer you and your guests a chance to mingle and talk in a comfortable atmosphere, whether you’re imbibing in signature cocktails or dining at a sit-down meal. The capacity for the rooms is as follows:

  • Mellon Living Room: 40
  • Mellon Dining Room: 18
  • Mellon Solarium: 20
  • Mellon Devore: 12
  • Mellon Lobby: 30

Interior of Mellon Center's Conover Room on Shadyside Campus

Conover Room

With room for 44 attendees, this venue lends itself to small presentations or meetings. Located on our Shadyside Campus, this setting is easy to get to from all points in the city and gives your event a unique touch.

Interior of the Mellon Center Board Room on Shadyside Campus

Mellon Board Room

The Mellon Board Room offers advanced technology and flexible seating, accommodating up to 120 people for conferences, workshops, and presentations. With large windows for natural light, it provides a productive and comfortable atmosphere.

Photo of Mellon Patio surrounded by greenery on Shadyside Campus

Mellon Patio

Step outside of the Board Room to the adjoining Mellon Patio. Enjoy the evening on our timeless patio, perfect for a wedding cocktail reception, happy hour, or a special event. Surrounded by the Shadyside campus and beautiful landscaping, the Mellon Patio is a spectacular setting to welcome your guests.

Photo of Mellon Patio surrounded by greenery on Shadyside Campus

Our Services

From the first hors d’oeuvre to the last presentation, our team has you covered. At Chatham, you’ll work with our experienced professionals in catering, audio-visual support, conference facilitators, and planning. We’ll map it all out for you, including the parking.

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Photo of Mellon Center's Living Room on Shadyside Campus

Mellon Living Room

The first floor of Mellon is ideal for a small family wedding, meeting, luncheon, or dinner. These venues offer you and your guests a chance to mingle and talk in a comfortable atmosphere, whether you’re imbibing in signature cocktails or dining at a sit-down meal. The capacity for the Mellon Living Room is 40. 

Photo of Mellon Center's Dining Room on Shadyside Campus

Mellon Dining Room

The first floor of Mellon is ideal for a small family wedding, meeting, luncheon, or dinner. These venues offer you and your guests a chance to mingle and talk in a comfortable atmosphere, whether you’re imbibing in signature cocktails or dining at a sit-down meal. The capacity for the Mellon Living Room is 18.

Photo of Mellon Center's Solarium on Shadyside Campus

Mellon Solarium

The first floor of Mellon is ideal for a small family wedding, meeting, luncheon, or dinner. These venues offer you and your guests a chance to mingle and talk in a comfortable atmosphere, whether you’re imbibing in signature cocktails or dining at a sit-down meal. The capacity for the Mellon Solarium is 20.

Photo of Mellon Center's Devore Room on Shadyside Campus

Mellon Devore

The first floor of Mellon is ideal for a small family wedding, meeting, luncheon, or dinner. These venues offer you and your guests a chance to mingle and talk in a comfortable atmosphere, whether you’re imbibing in signature cocktails or dining at a sit-down meal. The capacity for the Mellon Devore is 12.

Wood interior of Mellon Center's first floor

Mellon Lobby

The first floor of Mellon is ideal for a small family wedding, meeting, luncheon, or dinner. These venues offer you and your guests a chance to mingle and talk in a comfortable atmosphere, whether you’re imbibing in signature cocktails or dining at a sit-down meal. The capacity for the Mellon Lobby is 30.