The Rental Request Form can be found at the end of the room descriptions below…
Center On The Common Rental Program
The Center on the Common seeks to foster cultural, artistic and educational development for community engagement. We offer a variety of rental space for uses that are in line with our mission as a cultural center. If you have any questions regarding an acceptable use, please contact our rental coordinator.
Currently, their are four spaces available for your program in the Center’s building:
The Artist Loft
The Artist loft is perfect for your arts or craft related program. Located on the top floor of the Center’s facility, the Loft offers a spacious work area for arts classes, special programs and one time events. The room can host up to 20 people in a classroom or workshop setting.
- 2 hour minimum rental
- $20 for each use of 2 hours
- $5 for each additional hour
*Please note: this space is not accessible via the elevator
The Gallery
The largest single room in our facility is located on the first floor of the facility. The Features the sponsored art exhibits of the Center on the Common and is available for art exhibits, larger meetings, lectures and events. The Gallery can accommodate up to 50 people for an event or meeting. The rates below are for a one time use. Please contact our rental coordinator for pricing for multiple uses.
- 2 hour minimum per rental for event or meeting
- $25 per hour for event use with a flat fee of $25 for cleaning. (Please note that the cleaning fee can be waived with the renters agreement to clean the room after use).
The Fireplace Room
This smaller room on our first floor can accommodate up to 15 people for a smaller meeting or presentation. Perfect for a group that meets regularly on a week night.
- 2 hour minimum per rental
- $20 for each use of 2 hours
- $5 for each additional hour
The Hapgood Studio
Located on our lower floor, the Studio is suitable for dance, yoga and other movement related classes. The room can accommodate up to 8 students for dance and 15 students for yoga. The rates below are for a one time use. Please contact our rental coordinator for pricing for multiple uses.
2 hour minimum per rental
- $30 for one time use of 2 hours
- $25 per use for a commitment to 5 or more uses of 2 hours each
- $10 per additional hour
The First Floor
For a large event it is possible to rent the entire first floor of the Center. The first floor includes the Gallery, the Fireplace Room and our first floor public spaces. This is perfect for an event where a caterer will be used or more than 60 people need to be accommodated.
4 hour minimum per rental
- $200 for one time use of 4 hours
- $35 per additional hour
- $50 mandatory cleaning fee
General Policies
- All rentals must be booked through this web site (www.centeronthecommon.org) or by contacting our rental coordinator, Paige O’Brien, at paigeob@earthlink.net.
- You must include the time required for the set up a breakdown of your event in your rental. If you have a 4 hour event and need 2 hours to set up and 1 hour to clean up, you must book a rental of 7 hours.
- All rentals must be paid in advance.
- Multiple rentals (e.g., a series of classes or ongoing meetings) must be paid in full at the time of booking
- Paypal is the preferred method of payment for rentals. Arrangements for other forms of payment may be considered. For all rooms, except The Gallery, or a rental of the entire First Floor, the renter is responsible for cleaning the room after use.
- Any decorations, fixtures or furniture brought into the Center for your event must set up and removed within your rental period. (Please note that you may set up for an event up to 24 hours prior to the event if no other renters are using the facility. Please check with the Center Director: rachel@centeronthecommon.org or our rental coordinator paigeob@earthlink.net)
Cancellation Policy
Once a room is reserved and paid for, the reservation cannot be cancelled.
A request for the change in the time or the date of a reservation may be considered by the Center on a case by case basis. Please inquire.
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM WITH YOUR RENTAL REQUEST. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE THE ROOM YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RENTING AND THE DATES YOU PLAN TO USE THE ROOM.