Rentals and services

We have spaces available for rent at ArtsForward suitable for almost any occasion, ranging from small classrooms to studios to a larger gathering room, as well as a full kitchen for catered events. 

Contact ArtsForward for a rental form and to see if the dates and spaces you want are available.

Social Rental

Any rental that involves decoration, food, or entertainment. For example, birthdays, showers, baptisms, etc. 

Gallery, North Room, & Kitchen

	Full Day	Half Day
Member	$240	$150
Non-Member	$270	$180

North Room & Kitchen 

	Full Day	Half Day
Member	$170	$100
Non-Member	$200	$120

Business Rental

Rental of space for meetings, training sessions, classes, services, etc.
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	Gallery ​Full Day	Gallery ​Half Day	North Room Full Day	North Room ​Half Day	Boardroom ​Full Day	Boardroom ​Half Day	Kitchen ​Full Day	Kitchen ​Half Day
Member	$120	$70	$100	$60	$60	$30	$70	$40
Non-Member	$140	$90	$120	$70	$80	$50	$80	$50

1. Access may be restricted during exhibitions where the gallery may not be used at all. When there is gallery access, the use of decoration may be restricted.
   
2. Morning half day must be finished by noon. Afternoon half day must be finished by 5 pm. Evening half day is 6 pm or later.
   
3. There is no option for Gallery & Kitchen rental without the North Room rental.
   
4. Boardroom & Kitchen rental is allowed, but food is not to be served in the North Room with this option.
   
5. Decorations for social events must follow our guidelines and must be approved in advance.
   

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Policies for occasional use of ArtsForward building space

THERE IS NO CARETAKING SERVICE.  Users are asked to maintain the rented space including:  Wash tables, stack chairs, tidy & maintain bathroom, wash dishes/clean kitchen, clean up/mop any spills, sweep the floors, vacuum (if necessary), turn out lights/lock up, and place all garbage into dumpster. 

• A kitchen fee will be charged when the rental includes the serving of food. (The complimentary use of the kitchen can be requested for making coffee only, supplies not included.)
• Under no circumstances should the renter handle the artwork in the gallery. If there is a problem with the art pieces, please contact the administrator or emergency contact. There is a $250 fee to remove the artwork on request.
• Cancellation Policy – Notice of 48 hours is required for a cancellation, and will be charged according to the signed contract without proper notice.
• A refundable $50 damage/cleaning deposit is required for all party rentals and rentals outside of regular business hours except for non-profit groups.
• ArtsForward may restrict the use of the Gallery space during some exhibitions.
• All users will sign a contract including specific information on space rented, fees charged and arrangements for payment, hours of use,  clean-up, key usage and lock-up.
• Users will access ONLY the space(s) designated in the contract, and the washrooms.  
• There will be NO access to the Gallery or Office during closed hours. 
• Telephone in kitchen is for emergencies only.
• Equipment supplied by ArtsForward includes:  tables, chairs, garbage containers, coffee mugs.
• Equipment NOT SUPPLIED includes:  disposable items such as coffee and office supplies.
• Members wishing to use the photocopier during office hours will pay 50 cents/copy.
• Users must provide proper supervision during children’s programs to comply with liability insurance.
• Users leaving equipment in the building are advised to carry their own insurance on this equipment.
• ArtsForward accepts no responsibility for damage to personal property, use of facilities is at each individuals own risk.
• Renters are liable for any damage to ArtsForward property.
• Users are asked to report any problems in the building to the administrator or emergency contact as soon as possible.

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Box Office Services

If you're holding an event in Neepawa and Area and would like ArtsForward to sell tickets for you through our office, we're happy to do so! The following rates apply:

A single event with fewer than 80 tickets: $25
A single event with more than 80 tickets: $50
A single event with assigned seating: $200
Season ticket sales (e.g. concert series): $200