Mavris Arts and Event Center

What Mavris Arts and Event Center does

Mavris Arts and Event Center operates a luxury, multi-floor event venue in Indianapolis, Indiana, housed in a restored four-story brick building originally constructed in 1883 and acquired by current ownership JM Consulting Group, Inc. (Mitzi Rodman and Jeff Cummings) in 2013. The venue is configured across the first, second, and third floors, a rooftop terrace, and a garden, with stated capacity of up to 330 seated dinner guests per floor and 1,200 standing cocktail. It runs an in-house catering operation led by an Executive Chef and has extended its brand with Iron & Ivy Speakeasy, a 3,000-square-foot sub-brand venue. The company employs 17 staff.

The business serves three primary customer segments: wedding couples, corporate event buyers, and private social event hosts. Service delivery is built around exclusive use of the property for each event, supported by an in-house culinary team, a curated preferred-vendor network, and private sales-led tours conducted by appointment, supplemented by virtual tour content and an inbound blog/marketing channel. Pricing is custom-quoted per event rather than published, with revenue generated from one-time venue rental plus attached catering and event packages.

Mavris is privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed and no public ticker; ownership and control sit with JM Consulting Group, Inc. Geographic reach is regional, focused on Indianapolis and Central Indiana. There is no disclosed productized technology platform; the competitive position rests on the historic real estate asset, integrated hospitality execution, and brand positioning within the local luxury event market.

Name

Mavris Arts and Event Center

Legal name

Mavris Arts & Event Center

Website

https://mavris.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mavris Arts and Event Center is a privately held luxury, multi-floor historic event venue in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving wedding couples, corporate event buyers, and private social hosts with in-house catering and exclusive property rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Luxury event venue
• Wedding venue rental
• Corporate event hosting
• In-house catering services
• Historic event space

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental fees for exclusive use of venue spaces including Main Event Space (3 floors), rooftop terrace, garden, and Iron & Ivy Speakeasy. Packages include venue access, event coordination, equipment, and catering services.
2. Wedding Packages: Comprehensive wedding packages including 14 hours of venue access (10AM-Midnight), event designer, separate wedding party suites, parking, ceremony decor, indoor/outdoor ceremony options, and overnight storage of decor items
3. Social & Corporate Event Packages: Social event packages including customized menu, complimentary uplighting and audio/visual equipment, event coordination, all-day venue access, setup and tear down, and overnight storage of decor items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mavris Arts and Event Center is a restored 1883 historic landmark venue in downtown Indianapolis that rents exclusive multi-level event spaces (main venue across three floors plus rooftop terrace, garden, and the 3,000 sq ft Iron & Ivy Speakeasy) for weddings, corporate events, and private social celebrations. Offerings include exclusive in-house catering led by an Executive Chef, comprehensive event design and coordination, and audiovisual/lighting equipment bundled into customized packages.

Product overview

Mavris Arts & Event Center is a luxury event venue offering multiple distinct products: the Main Event Space (a multi-level package spanning first, second, and third floors with outdoor areas), the Iron & Ivy Speakeasy (a 3,000 sq ft intimate space with separate entrance), Wedding Services (comprehensive wedding packages), Corporate & Social Events, In-House Culinary Services led by an Executive Chef, Event Design Services, and a Virtual Tour tool. The venue provides exclusive in-house catering and audio/visual equipment as part of its service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Iron & Ivy: A 3,000 square foot speakeasy space with a separate entrance off East Street, featuring original wood beams, exposed brick, and stamped concrete floors. It serves as an intimate venue for weddings, meetings, holiday parties, and rehearsal dinners.

Products and services

• Main Event Space Multi-level venue package spanning the first, second, and third floors along with outdoor spaces (rooftop terrace and garden) for weddings, corporate, and social events; maximum capacity of 330 seated dinner guests on one floor or up to 1,200 standing cocktail guests across all floors combined.
• Iron & Ivy Speakeasy 3,000 square foot intimate event space with a separate entrance off East Street, featuring original wood beams, exposed brick, and stamped concrete floors; suited for intimate weddings, meetings, holiday parties, and rehearsal dinners with capacities ranging from 75 (ceremony/reception) to 140 (fraternity/sorority formal).
• Wedding Services Full wedding packages including 14 hours of venue access (10AM-Midnight), an experienced event designer, separate wedding party suites, in-house ceremony decor, indoor and outdoor ceremony options with rain contingency, and overnight storage of decor items.
• Corporate and Social Events Event hosting for corporate meetings, conferences, holiday parties, product launches, and private social gatherings; includes customized menus, complimentary uplighting and audio/visual equipment, event coordination, all-day venue access, setup and tear down, and overnight storage of decor items.
• In-House Culinary Services Exclusive on-site catering led by an Executive Chef with a dedicated catering staff, providing fully customized menus and curated dining experiences from cocktail hour through the final course; no outside food or beverage is permitted.
• Event Design and Coordination Services Dedicated team of event designers and coordinators handling layout, lighting, audiovisual, flow, timing, seamless setup with transitions, curated furnishings, decor, and private preparation suites; bundled into all event packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capacity for up to 1,200 standing guests across all floors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JM Consulting Group, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013JM Consulting Group, Inc. acquired the property in 2013, led by co-owners Mitzi Rodman and Jeff Cummings. With over 40 years of combined experience in corporate events, association meetings, and large-scale celebrations, they transformed the space into a curated event venue. The consulting group provides ongoing operational leadership and strategic direction.
• Preferred Vendors NetworkminorOthersVenue maintains a curated list of preferred vendors including photographers, hotels, DJs, and bakeries who are familiar with the venue space. These vendors are recommended to clients but are not formal partnerships with revenue sharing arrangements.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Newfields (Indianapolis Museum of Art): Indianapolis cultural institution offering wedding and private event rentals across historic grounds and galleries, drawing the same luxury wedding and corporate clientele as Mavris.
• Crane Bay Event Center: Indianapolis event center offering wedding receptions, corporate events, and galas with full-service packages and comparable guest capacity.
• Indiana Roof Ballroom: Historic downtown Indianapolis ballroom operated as a luxury event and wedding venue with comparable capacity and full-service packages, competing directly with Mavris for the same Indianapolis wedding and corporate segment.
• Conner Prairie: Fishers, Indiana interactive history museum that rents its grounds and historic buildings for weddings and corporate events; comparable in combining a historic/landmark setting with premium event hosting.
• The Biltwell Event Center: Indianapolis event venue hosting weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings with similar exclusive-use rental model and capacity profile to Mavris.
• Union Station Indianapolis (Crocker Entertainment Group): Iconic restored historic rail station turned event venue in downtown Indianapolis offering exclusive-use weddings and corporate galas with in-house catering and event design — a near-direct competitor in the same micro-market.
• The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts: Carmel, Indiana performing arts venue that hosts weddings, galas, and corporate events in a premium event space, competing for the affluent Indianapolis-area wedding and corporate market.

Broad incumbents

• The Westin Indianapolis: Large downtown Indianapolis hotel with extensive event and ballroom facilities catering to weddings and corporate events; competes as part of a broader hospitality portfolio rather than a specialized venue.
• The Conrad Indianapolis: Luxury downtown Indianapolis hotel with significant ballroom and meeting space used for weddings and corporate events; offers overlapping capabilities but as part of a broader hotel operation.

Regional players

• Marigold Event Center: Regional event venue operator in the Indianapolis area focused on weddings and celebrations with all-inclusive packages, serving an overlapping customer base from a slightly different positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mavris-events

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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