Space Rental Frequently Asked Questions
What can I rent at Intermedia Arts?
Intermedia Arts has a 117-seat black box theater and two gallery spaces available for rent for your event. For individual descriptions of our rental spaces, see the main space rental page.
For what types of events is Intermedia Arts available?
Intermedia Arts is available for performances, receptions, release parties, visual arts exhibitions, corporate events, community gatherings, private parties, weddings—any event that needs a large space.
How much does it cost?
Each event, performance and program is unique. Because of this we prefer to speak with you directly and tailor a rental package to meet your individual needs. Things we take into account when determining rental fees include your corporate, community or non-profit status, the length of your event and the extent of your technical needs. Most rentals are charged by the hour. To receive a preliminary estimate for your event, please fill out our online request form.
What services are included in a space rental?
We include the following services with your space rental:
- Building Services: Intermedia Arts provides a Visitor Services Associate to let you into the building, ensure a clean facility before your event, and provide modest assistance with lobby set-up. He or she will monitor the building during your event, and will lock up the building upon your departure. Renters also enjoy access to our parking lot and kitchen facilities. For theatre performances, renters are also granted access to our gallery spaces for pre-or-post-performance receptions (pending availability).
- Marketing Services: For theater, dance, or music performances, Intermedia Arts offers a mention on our website and weekly email the week before and the week(s) of your performance (restrictions may apply). For an additional fee, renters may further market their event by renting our marquee (pending availability).
Is there a ticketing service?
At this time, Intermedia Arts does not offer box office services for rentals.
What technical equipment is available for renters to use?
Intermedia Arts has fully equipped, permanently installed theatrical sound and lighting systems. Our theater also has a digital projection system. For a full listing, check our equipment inventory page.
Does Intermedia Arts provide technicians for events?
Yes. If you need access to our sound, lighting, or projection systems, we require a house technician to operate the board for your production. Renters pay for house technicians by the hour.
Does Intermedia Arts rent its gallery for visual arts exhibitions?
There is occasional availability for artists to rent wall space in the Sandy Agustin Gallery for exhibition. For more information, please contact diana@intermediaarts.org.
Is there parking?
Yes. We have a parking lot on the north side of our building. Neighborhood street parking is non-metered. Additional parking is available after 5pm at the Egg and I parking lot on the south side of the building.
Is Intermedia Arts wheelchair accessible?
Intermedia Arts strives to be accessible to all audiences. The main floor, which includes our front entry, theater, galleries, community poetry library, digital media lab and public restrooms, is fully compliant with ADA regulations. There is also ADA parking both in the front of the building and in the parking lot.
Are there concessions?
At this time Intermedia Arts does not provide concessions. Renters may sell concessions with the permission of the Intermedia Arts Production Manager.
What is your cancellation policy?
Intermedia Arts collects a deposit (50% of the full rental fee) at the time that a contract is signed. If a renter cancels with more than 4 weeks’ notice, the deposit is refundable. If the renter cancels with less than 4-week notice, Intermedia Arts retains the deposit.
Further questions may be directed to Diana Dominguez, Production Manager via email at diana@intermediaarts.org or by phone at 612.874.2808.