RENTAL SPACE
AFFORDABLE SPACE RENTALS FOR EVENTS
AAACC offers free parking and over 34,000 square feet of unique, flexible, and versatile space for any event, from performances in the 200-seat Buriel Clay Theater to training and fundraisers in our massive Hall of Culture to smaller workshops and meetings in our multi-use Nia, Marketplace, and Media Lab, to outdoor parties and celebrations in our Open Air Gallery.
BUSINESS HOURS (Open to the Public)
MONDAYS – FRIDAYS: 9AM to 6PM
SATURDAYS: 10AM to 5PM
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 provides resident art companies with subsidized offices, administrative services, and access to rehearsal, performance, and exhibition space.
THINGS TO NOTE
20% upcharge is added on by the hour and begins after 6:00pm Monday – Friday and after 5:00pm on Saturdays. AAACC is closed on Sundays.
Fees displayed here do not represent the totality of fees that can be incurred by your event. (i.e. cleaning, security, additional labor, etc)
HALL OF CULTURE*
The Hall of Culture is approximately 3500 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.
*The Hall of Culture is also used as an exhibition space. This means wall color may be different and there may be artwork displayed.
CAPACITY: 250 ATTENDEES
PERFORMANCES:
• STANDARD - $200/hour
• NON-PROFIT - $160/hour**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS - 20% Markup (holidays)
PROVISIONS:
Rental fees are calculated on an hourly basis, unless stated otherwise.
Bookings outside of normal business hours must be approved by the business office.
**Non-Profit Rates apply ONLY to those with 501(c)3 status. Proof of current nonprofit status must be provided.
Each event must consider load in /set up time, actual event time and breakdown/clean-uptime.
PROVISIONS
Rental of sound and lighting equipment packages requires a AAACC approved sound engineer/technician to set-up and operate.
Actual time will be estimated in the contract and actual hours will be billed/adjusted post-event.
Overtime fees may apply, depending on the event production schedule.
Use of non-AAACC audio equipment still requires a AAACC approved technician.
Overtime fees may apply based on the requirements of your event. Actual labor costs for installation, operation, design and restoration will be invoiced accordingly.
Stage monitors and other additions to standard theater package are an additional cost.
Technical rates are billed separately at this time directly from our technician.
CONTACT
Refer all technical questions and price inquiries to our contractor Urban Advantage TV:
Phone: 510-978-6092
Email: urbanadvantagetv@gmail.com
Our hosting package includes an on-site Event Manager and Front Desk/Security Guard(s) with each booking (additional fees will apply).
CUSTODIAL & GARBAGE REMOVAL:
Garbage, Recycling & Composting Fees cover disposal/hauling of trash, recycling and compost using the City of SF disposal services and are based on the attendance of your event.
FRONT DESK/SECURITY SERVICES:
Depending on the type of reservation, AAACC has the right to request additional security for your event:
FRONT DESK ONLY: 0-75 Attendees
TWO (2) GUARDS: 76-150 Attendees
THREE (3) GUARDS: 151-250 Attendees
BURIEL CLAY THEATER
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.
CAPACITY: 200 ATTENDEES
PERFORMANCES:
• STANDARD - $200/hour
• NON-PROFIT - $160/hour**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS - 20% Markup (holidays)
PROVISIONS:
Rental fees are calculated on an hourly basis, unless stated otherwise.
Bookings outside of normal business hours must be approved by the business office.
**Non-Profit Rates apply ONLY to those with 501(c)3 status. Proof of current nonprofit status must be provided.
Each event must consider load in /set up time, actual event time and breakdown/clean-uptime.
PROVISIONS
Rental of sound and lighting equipment packages requires a AAACC approved sound engineer/technician to set-up and operate.
Actual time will be estimated in the contract and actual hours will be billed/adjusted post-event.
Overtime fees may apply, depending on the event production schedule.
Use of non-AAACC audio equipment still requires a AAACC approved technician.
Overtime fees may apply based on the requirements of your event. Actual labor costs for installation, operation, design and restoration will be invoiced accordingly.
Stage monitors and other additions to standard theater package are an additional cost.
Technical rates are billed separately at this time directly from our technician.
CONTACT
Refer all technical questions and price inquiries to our contractor Urban Advantage TV:
Phone: 510-978-6092
Email: urbanadvantagetv@gmail.com
Rental of the Theater includes intermutual use of the lobby.
Our hosting package includes an on-site Event Manager and Front Desk/Security Guard(s) with each booking (additional fees will apply).
CUSTODIAL & GARBAGE REMOVAL:
Garbage, Recycling & Composting Fees cover disposal/hauling of trash, recycling and compost using the City of SF disposal services and are based on the attendance of your event.
FRONT DESK/SECURITY SERVICES:
Depending on the type of reservation, AAACC has the right to request additional security for your event:
FRONT DESK ONLY: 0-75 Attendees
TWO (2) GUARDS: 76-150 Attendees
THREE (3) GUARDS: 151-250 Attendees
NIA ROOM (MULTI-USE SPACE)*
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 Nia Room is also used as an exhibition space. This means wall color may be different and there may be artwork displayed.
CAPACITY: 50 ATTENDEES
HOURLY RATES:
• STANDARD - $125/hour
• NON-PROFIT - $100/hour**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS - 20% Markup (holidays)
PROVISIONS:
Rental fees are calculated on an hourly basis, unless stated otherwise.
Bookings outside of normal business hours must be approved by the business office.
**Non-Profit Rates apply ONLY to those with 501(c)3 status. Proof of current nonprofit status must be provided.
Each event must consider load in /set up time, actual event time and breakdown/clean-uptime.
PROVISIONS
Rental of sound and lighting equipment packages requires a AAACC approved sound engineer/technician to set-up and operate.
Actual time will be estimated in the contract and actual hours will be billed/adjusted post-event.
Overtime fees may apply, depending on the event production schedule.
Use of non-AAACC audio equipment still requires a AAACC approved technician.
Overtime fees may apply based on the requirements of your event. Actual labor costs for installation, operation, design and restoration will be invoiced accordingly.
Technical rates are billed separately at this time directly from our technician.
CONTACT
Refer all technical questions and price inquiries to our contractor Urban Advantage TV:
Phone: 510-978-6092
Email: urbanadvantagetv@gmail.com
Our hosting package includes an on-site Event Manager and Front Desk/Security Guard(s) with each booking (additional fees will apply).
CUSTODIAL & GARBAGE REMOVAL:
Garbage, Recycling & Composting Fees cover disposal/hauling of trash, recycling and compost using the City of SF disposal services and are based on the attendance of your event.
FRONT DESK/SECURITY SERVICES:
Depending on the type of reservation, AAACC has the right to request additional security for your event:
FRONT DESK ONLY: 0-75 Attendees
TWO (2) GUARDS: 76-150 Attendees
THREE (3) GUARDS: 151-250 Attendees
MARKETPLACE (MULTI-USE SPACE)*
The Marketplace (1402 sq. ft.), with is primarily utilized for training sessions, meeting, workshops, lectures, and classes.
CAPACITY: 80 ATTENDEES
HOURLY RATES:
• STANDARD - $160/hour
• NON-PROFIT - $125/hour**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS - 20% Markup (holidays)
PROVISIONS:
Rental fees are calculated on an hourly basis, unless stated otherwise.
Bookings outside of normal business hours must be approved by the business office.
**Non-Profit Rates apply ONLY to those with 501(c)3 status. Proof of current nonprofit status must be provided.
Each event must consider load in /set up time, actual event time and breakdown/clean-uptime.
PROVISIONS
Rental of sound and lighting equipment packages requires a AAACC approved sound engineer/technician to set-up and operate.
Actual time will be estimated in the contract and actual hours will be billed/adjusted post-event.
Overtime fees may apply, depending on the event production schedule.
Use of non-AAACC audio equipment still requires a AAACC approved technician.
Overtime fees may apply based on the requirements of your event. Actual labor costs for installation, operation, design and restoration will be invoiced accordingly.
Technical rates are billed separately at this time directly from our technician.
CONTACT
Refer all technical questions and price inquiries to our contractor Urban Advantage TV:
Phone: 510-978-6092
Email: urbanadvantagetv@gmail.com
Our hosting package includes an on-site Event Manager and Front Desk/Security Guard(s) with each booking (additional fees will apply).
CUSTODIAL & GARBAGE REMOVAL:
Garbage, Recycling & Composting Fees cover disposal/hauling of trash, recycling and compost using the City of SF disposal services and are based on the attendance of your event.
FRONT DESK/SECURITY SERVICES:
Depending on the type of reservation, AAACC has the right to request additional security for your event:
FRONT DESK ONLY: 0-75 Attendees
TWO (2) GUARDS: 76-150 Attendees
THREE (3) GUARDS: 151-250 Attendees
MEDIA LAB (MULTI-USE SPACE)
This wonderful multi-use space provides the perfect setting for a podcast recording, panel discussion, professional development workshop and more. This space also hold two professional grade podcast booths that can be rented with or separately from the Media Lab itself. (approximately 800 sq. ft.)
CAPACITY: 50 ATTENDEES
HOURLY RATES:
Media Lab Classroom
• STANDARD - $125/hour
• NON-PROFIT - $100/hour**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS - 20% Markup (holidays)
Media Lab Podcast Booth
• STANDARD - $50/hour
• NON-PROFIT - $40/hour**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS - 20% Markup (holidays)
PROVISIONS:
Rental fees are calculated on an hourly basis, unless stated otherwise.
Bookings outside of normal business hours must be approved by the business office.
**Non-Profit Rates apply ONLY to those with 501(c)3 status. Proof of current nonprofit status must be provided.
Each event must consider load in /set up time, actual event time and breakdown/clean-uptime.
- Renters will need to supply their own laptop set up use in the podcast booths.
PROVISIONS
Rental of sound and lighting equipment packages requires a AAACC approved sound engineer/technician to set-up and operate.
Actual time will be estimated in the contract and actual hours will be billed/adjusted post-event.
Overtime fees may apply, depending on the event production schedule.
Use of non-AAACC audio equipment still requires a AAACC approved technician.
Overtime fees may apply based on the requirements of your event. Actual labor costs for installation, operation, design and restoration will be invoiced accordingly.
Technical rates are billed separately at this time directly from our technician.
CONTACT
Refer all technical questions and price inquiries to our contractor Urban Advantage TV:
Phone: 510-978-6092
Email: urbanadvantagetv@gmail.com
Our hosting package includes an on-site Event Manager and Front Desk/Security Guard(s) with each booking (additional fees will apply).
CUSTODIAL & GARBAGE REMOVAL:
Garbage, Recycling & Composting Fees cover disposal/hauling of trash, recycling and compost using the City of SF disposal services and are based on the attendance of your event.
FRONT DESK/SECURITY SERVICES:
Depending on the type of reservation, AAACC has the right to request additional security for your event:
FRONT DESK ONLY: 0-75 Attendees
TWO (2) GUARDS: 76-150 Attendees
THREE (3) GUARDS: 151-250 Attendees
DANCE STUDIO 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. (1086 sq. ft.)
CAPACITY: 60 ATTENDEES
PERFORMANCES:
• STANDARD - $125/hour
• NON-PROFIT - $100/hour**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS - 20% Markup (holidays)
PROVISIONS:
Rental fees are calculated on an hourly basis, unless stated otherwise.
Bookings outside of normal business hours must be approved by the business office.
**Non-Profit Rates apply ONLY to those with 501(c)3 status. Proof of current nonprofit status must be provided.
Each event must consider load in /set up time, actual event time and breakdown/clean-uptime.
Our hosting package includes an on-site Event Manager and Front Desk/Security Guard(s) with each booking (additional fees will apply).
CUSTODIAL & GARBAGE REMOVAL:
Garbage, Recycling & Composting Fees cover disposal/hauling of trash, recycling and compost using the City of SF disposal services and are based on the attendance of your event.
FRONT DESK/SECURITY SERVICES:
Depending on the type of reservation, AAACC has the right to request additional security for your event:
FRONT DESK ONLY: 0-75 Attendees
TWO (2) GUARDS: 76-150 Attendees
THREE (3) GUARDS: 151-250 Attendees
OPEN AIR GALLERY
CAPACITY: 500 ATTENDEES
HOURLY RATES:
Open Air Gallery
• STANDARD - $225/hour
• NON-PROFIT - $180/hour**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS- $270/hour (holidays)
Open Air Gallery + Parking Lot
• STANDARD - $325/hour
• NON-PROFIT - $280/hour**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS - 20% Markup (holidays)
Open Air Gallery Maker Container
• STANDARD - $200/day
• NON-PROFIT - $160/day**
• HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS - 20% Markup (holidays)
PROVISIONS:
Rental fees are calculated on an hourly basis, unless stated otherwise.
Bookings outside of normal business hours must be approved by the business office.
**Non-Profit Rates apply ONLY to those with 501(c)3 status. Proof of current nonprofit status must be provided.
Each event must consider load in /set up time, actual event time and breakdown/clean-uptime.
PROVISIONS
Rental of sound and lighting equipment packages requires a AAACC approved sound engineer/technician to set-up and operate.
Actual time will be estimated in the contract and actual hours will be billed/adjusted post-event.
Overtime fees may apply, depending on the event production schedule.
Use of non-AAACC audio equipment still requires a AAACC approved technician.
Overtime fees may apply based on the requirements of your event. Actual labor costs for installation, operation, design and restoration will be invoiced accordingly.
Technical rates are billed separately at this time directly from our technician.
CONTACT
Refer all technical questions and price inquiries to our contractor Urban Advantage TV
Phone: 510-978-6092
Email: urbanadvantagetv@gmail.com
Our hosting package includes an on-site Event Manager and Front Desk/Security Guard(s) with each booking (additional fees will apply).
CUSTODIAL & GARBAGE REMOVAL:
Garbage, Recycling & Composting Fees cover disposal/hauling of trash, recycling and compost using the City of SF disposal services and are based on the attendance of your event.
FRONT DESK/SECURITY SERVICES:
Depending on the type of reservation, AAACC has the right to request additional security for your event:
FRONT DESK ONLY: 0-75 Attendees
TWO (2) GUARDS: 76-150 Attendees
THREE (3) GUARDS: 151-250 Attendees
FAQs
- More than 30 days before event: full refund except deposit.
- 15–30 days: 50% refund.
- 14 days or less: no refund.
All rates are subject to change. Please see actual pricing in the quote and for your rental.
The average cost for one-day event in our main venues is between $1,300 and $3,000. Please note that the actual cost may vary outside of this average based on your event’s individual needs.
2. RESERVATION DEPOSITS
2.1 To reserve a space at AAACC, a Reservation Deposit equal to 10% of the total estimated cost is required when the invoice is issued.
2.2 When rental requests are made fourteen (14) days or less prior to the event, full payment must be made and accepted no later than ten (10) days before the event. If full payment is not made fourteen (10) days prior to the event, the event will be canceled, and the reservation deposit will be forfeited.
3. FINAL PAYMENT
3.1 Payment in full is required fourteen (14) days prior to the event. Depending on the post-event condition of the rental venue, additional costs/fees may be incurred after the event. Additional costs/fees must be paid no later than seven (7) days after the event.
4. ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT
4.1 Acceptable forms of payment include checks, money orders, cashier's checks, and credit/debit cards.
5. ADDITIONAL FEES AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Depending on the event size and equipment needs, additional fees may apply, including additional costs for event management, technical, and security needs. Additional security may be required depending on the size of the event and the scheduled time.
5.2 EVENT MANAGEMENT
Required staffing costs will be applied at a per hour rate. AAACC has the right to request additional staffing for your event.
RATES
STANDARD RATE: $50.00/hour/person
HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS RATE: $60.00/hour/person
5.3 CUSTODIAL & GARBAGE REMOVAL FEES
Required labor, equipment, janitorial and trash, recycling, and compost charges will be applied on final invoice:
FEES
$35.00 flat rate (50 or less attendees)
$70.00 flat rate (51-150 attendees)
$140.00 flat rate (151-250 attendees)
5.4 FRONT DESK & SECURITY FEES
Required Front Desk/Security charges will be applied at a per hour rate. Please be advised depending on the type of reservation, AAACC has the right to request additional security for your event.
RATES
STANDARD RATE: $50.00/hour/person
HOLIDAY/AFTER HOURS: $60.00/hour/person
6. HOLIDAY EVENTS
For events scheduled on a public holiday or during a holiday season, additional fees may apply. The Organizer shall be notified of such additional fees at the time of booking or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter.
HOLIDAY RATES APPLY ON THE FOLLOWING U.S.A HOLIDAYS:
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- National Indigenous People’s Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
7. ALCOHOL REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Any event serving alcohol must obtain a permit through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. A copy of the permit must be submitted to the AAACC office no later than 14 days prior to the event. AAACC has the right to shut down any event that does not adhere to this policy without refund.
AAACC requires any event serving alcohol (including beer and wine) to obtain a permit through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for liability reasons.
Their contact information is as follows: 33 New Montgomery Street,
Suite 1230
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 356-6500
Website: www.abc.ca.gov
California ABC Permits are only issued to non-profit organizations or for-profit organizations with licensed caterers for events. This permit must be completed and a copy submitted to the office 14 days prior to your event. AAACC has the right to shut down any event that does not adhere to this policy without refund!