We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of art and cultural programming for youth, adults and families, including visual, digital, and performance. In addition to programming, AAACC offers affordable space rentals for events in our 32,000+ square foot facility. AAACC provides resident art companies with subsidized offices, administrative services, and access to rehearsal, performance, and exhibition space.
The Complex
The Buriel Clay Theater (2752 sq. ft.) is ideal for performances and other events that require staging and lighting. It is a beautiful, 200-seat theater, with a large green room, two changing rooms with showers, and accessible seating. House walls are painted black to create a black box venue. Stage lighting and theatrical soft goods are available on a pipe grid over the stage. The tech booth is available as a tech operating position for stage managers and lighting/sound operators. Additional AV and lighting equipment can be rented to supplement the included equipment. Rental of the Theater includes inter-mutual use of the lobby.
The Sargent Johnson Gallery (772 sq. ft.) is adjacent to the first floor lobby and is perfect for art exhibits, public speaking engagements and educational workshops. The Sargent Johnson Gallery walls are painted white to accommodate most exhibitions. Painting of walls a different color requires advance written permission (see details in Rental Policies) plus cost of materials and labor to return walls to the standard color. Rental of the Sargent Johnson Gallery includes inter-mutual use of the lobby. Room capacity is 50 guests.
Dance Studios A – The mirrored walls, wood floors and natural light in our large third floor dance studio provide a vibrant and flexible space for rehearsals, classes and workshops. The room capacity is 60 people. (1086 Sq. Ft.)
2 Multi-Use Spaces The Nia Room (760 sq. ft.), with wall-to-wall natural light, is primarily utilized for training sessions, photography sessions, film screenings, lectures, and classes.
The Hall of Culture is approximately 4000 square feet. Whether fundraiser, training, wedding or performance, the Hall of Culture is a spacious, light-filled room that can be custom tailored for your event. Rental of the Hall of Culture includes intermutual use of the foyer. The Hall of Culture is a multi use venue for trainings, weddings, lectures, performances, etc. It is able to accommodate 250 seated in chairs; 220 with banquet tables. The room amenities include a gallery, dance floor, and food preparation area. Tables, staging and tech are available upon request at additional cost.
Ready to rent?
Complete a Rental Application at THIS LINK.
We are excited to also be providing co-working space at the AAACC! For more information on our co-working space program click on the “Proximity Reservation Page” button and fill out your rental application there as well as check out our new membership opportunities.
For a walk through of Proximity and our new membership tiers check out the Info Deck below!
