Facility Rental

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The Center For The Arts was originally a home in the established area of Wyoming. Built in the 1850's the house was purchased by the Masons in the early 1900's and renovated for use as a Masonic Lodge. The Masons are responsible for the addition of the beautiful ballroom facility on the main floor and Masonic Theater on the third level that are offered for rental purposes. Paul Bartel bought and renovated the building in 1995 in order to provide a community facility for the arts. The Center is currently home to the Cincinnati String Academy, The Music Technology Lab, The Art Workshop. Musik Kids, Wyoming Dance Center, The Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance, Cincinnati Civic Orchestra and Cincinnati Contra Dancers.

Available Spaces

Ballroom: Click for photos
Beautifully stenciled walls, high ceilings, and dropped dimmer lights provide a dramatic backdrop for any event. Original hardwood floors, and a stage with a grand piano add a special touch of elegance. The dimensions are as follows: 38' x 61' and can accommodate up to 157 people for a sit down event and 200 without tables. The ballroom is air conditioned. Included in the rental fee are the following: 16 - 5ft round tables; 3 - 8ft rectangular tables; 6 serpent serving tables; 150 banquet chairs, and additional folding chairs.

Masonic Theatre: Click for photos
Located on the third floor directly above the ballroom, the theatre is suitable for concerts, lectures, and wedding ceremonies. The theatre is carpeted and has both antique built in padded seats and additional padded folding chairs for seating up to 325 people. Additional features include a raised dais and a small balcony overhang.

Group Rooms: Group rooms are available for corporate meetings and workshops. Included are tables and chairs to accommodate up to 30 comfortably.
Amenities : Restroom facilities are located on the ground and second floors;a small restroom is located on the main floor. Complimentary local calls can be made from the telephone on the main floor across from the ballroom. Free parking is available in the public lot behind the building and also on Grove and Wyoming Avenues.

Fees and Deposits:

Please contact Milan Dukic, Executive Director or David Pencil, Registrar at (513) 948-1900, email: rent@thecenter4thearts.org or by fax (513) 948-1999 during office hours. (M-F 9am-5pm)

Set up/Clean up :
Standard rental time is four hours, but additional time will be allotted for set up and clean up. The renter is responsible for complete set up and clean up of the space. A renter's checklist is provided to assure proper clean up. Failure to comply with this checklist will result in clean up fees being charged.

Decorating :
You are welcome to decorate the facility for your event. Candles, balloons, streamers, etc are acceptable as long as they are removed after the event. Although we do provide tables and chairs, we do not provide table linens.

Accessibility :The Center does not have an elevator. Handicapped accessibility is very limited.

Smoking : The building and grounds are smoke free. All smoking must be done outside the building.

Liquor Use :
If liquor/alcohol is served, the renter must supply evidence of $1,000,000 in liquor liability insurance naming the Center For The Arts as an additional named insured. A copy of the rider must be given to the office prior to the day of the event. Check with your insurance agent as soon as the date is verified. If you are selling liquor at the event, evidence of an Ohio State Liquor license must be submitted no later than one week before the event.

For any additional information or to schedule an appointment to see the facility, please contact Milan Dukic, Executive Director or David Pencil, Registrar at (513) 948-1900, email: rent@thecenter4thearts.org or by fax (513) 948-1999 during office hours. (M-F 9am-5pm)

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