GENERAL INFO: Root Division is a non-profit art organization in the North Mission District. We have artist studios, a gallery space, and a classroom in which we offer a variety of dynamic programming, and this in effect makes our facility multi-use in nature. This makes it a great location to host an event in San Francisco, but can also require some particular awareness in scheduling.

SIZE: Rentable portion of the space is about 2000 sq ft in the front portion of a ground floor facility.  Download the layout of the space (Please note that numbered spaces are private artist studios or offices.)

AVAILABILITY: We advise you to check our website for conflicts, particularly if you are interested in using gallery walls, as we have our own exhibitions in the space for at least 3 weeks of every month. We host a reception on the 2nd Saturday of every month and offer classes in the space most M-TH evenings. Outside of this programming, we generally have availability on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, as well as most afternoons.

RATES: Base rate: $800/ event
-- includes 4-hour event for up to 100 guests
-- includes 1 hour set up, 30 min clean up)
Add’l people: $50 for each additional 25 guests over 100
Add’l time: $75/ hour for each additional hour of event time

Wall Space: $300/ day for each additional day of non-event space use, i.e. hanging an exhibition

Deposit: $100 to secure the date (Deposit is not refunded if event is cancelled) Due no less than 2 weeks before event takes place
Refunded after event is complete and all policies followed

Payment: Due in full no less than 3 business days prior to the event
We accept cash, checks, Visa/MC, and Paypal

Included:
Furniture: Use of 2 large tables (48”x96”) w/ black linens, 4 folding tables (30”x60”), 20 folding chairs, 2-4 coolers/bins for chilling beverages, 8-10 simple serving platters

Sound: Basic receiver with iPod hook-up & mounted speakers
1 Volunteer for the duration of the event to oversee the space & answer questions

Not Included: Bands/ DJs/ Caterers/ Special equipment: You are welcome to arrange these separately. FYI, we do not have a PA or channel mixer.

Extras: Digital projector rental: $50. (This does not include a computer, please check and make sure we have the proper connector for your computer.)

TIMING: Root Division is located in a mixed-use area that includes residential neighbors.
Events must end, guests cleared, and space cleaned up by 12:00 midnight** (** For every minute past midnight, Root Division charges $1 of the $100 deposit.)

TYPES OF EVENTS: Celebrations & meetings of all sorts! FYI, we don’t rent the space for dance parties while there is a show in the gallery.

SET UP/ CLEAN UP: Renters are responsible for restoring any rented areas (gallery, kitchen, entryway, walls, etc.) to their original state. A Root Division representative will attend the event and will review the Clean-Up Checklist (see attached) with renters in order to ensure the space is left in adequate condition. If anything is damaged or incomplete, renter will be charged $20 per hour for cleaning.

INSURANCE: Venue rentals are insured separately and event holders are responsible for finding and purchasing their own event insurance. This can usually be done by getting an add-on to your current renter’s or homeowner’s insurance. Proof of insurance must be provided one week prior to the event.

Who else will be here?  Root Division Artists are allowed to use studio spaces during outside events. They will be notified of space rental and will remain scarce. One Root Division Artist will be assigned to the event, will sit in the front of the space if the door will remain unlocked, and will be on site to answer any questions about the space. This person (or another Root Division representative) will be in the space for the entire duration that renters are in the space.

WALK-THROUGH: We require that you (or a representative assigned by you) visit the venue for a walk through prior to reserving the space for an event.

Please email venue@rootdivision.org or call 415.863.7668 for more information or to schedule a walk-through of the space.