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. Capacity limited to 50% through 2022.
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. Capacity limited to 50% through 2022.
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.) Capacity limited to 50% through 2022.
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. Capacity limited to 50% through 2022.
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. Capacity limited to 50% through 2022.
Ready to rent? Email your completed application to rentals@aaacc.org and an AAACC team member will call to discuss rates and fees.
