Our Facilities

Gallery Rental

Cotuit Center for the Arts houses one of the most beautiful exhibition spaces on Cape Cod. The gallery is available to rent for private events, such as small meetings and family gatherings during certain times of the year. January 1 to May 1. And October 1 to November 15. (Summer rentals are challenging due to extensive programming. Contact Sandra Gault, Patron Services Manager, for more information.)

There are no kitchen facilities; renters may bring in a caterer of their choice. Bar service is available and staffed by CCftA personnel upon request. Tables and chairs are available at no charge. Optional amenities include linens, piano, music, microphone, and additional staff. One staff person is required to be on-site for the duration of the event.

Fees:

Space Rental $350
Event Staff N/A
Front of House * $35 per Hour
Table, Chairs ** N/C
Linens $10 each
Cash Bar *** $150
Piano N/C
Mic with Speaker N/C
Audio/Visual Priced according to need

* Additional staff may be provided for any special needs.

** Banquet tables, café tables, and chairs may be provided by the Center. The Center will set up and takedown. Any outside special rental of tables, chairs, and linens by the renter must be removed at the end of the event and may not be stored at the Center.

*** We have a full On Premises license. Outside alcohol may not be brought in, nor may we give alcohol away. A renter has the following options:

  • Use cash bar supplied by Center; guests pay for drinks
  • Use cash bar supplied by Center; renter pays for guests’ drinks on a per drink basis

Theater Rental

Our theater is a warm, intimate room. Accommodating 175 people, the seating area provides optimal sight lines on a riser system of only seven rows, providing a clear view of the stage from every seat. Entrance to the theater is through our gallery. Theater amenities include lighting, in-house sound system, projection and film capabilities, and possible event ticketing through our box office. We offer the theater to non-profit organizations for $1500 and to for-profit businesses for $2500. When renting the theater, the gallery space may also be rented for an additional $200 if available as a gathering place for pre- or post-show receptions, cocktails, and catered events. Additional staffing and technical fees are required.

Fees:

Space Rental $2500 for profit without Gallery/
$1500 non-profit without Gallery
$2700 for profit with Gallery/
$1700 non-profit with Gallery
Staff $35 per hour from arrival to departure (required).

Optional Services:

Additional Staff $35 per hour
Technical $35 per hour per person
(basic sound; light board operator)
Spotlight Operator $25 per hour
Cash Bar $150
Box Office $100
Merchandise Sales $50
Café tables N/C (linens $10 each; black, blue, white)
6' folding tables N/C (Linens $10 each; white)
Chairs N/C
Piano moving $50 (if necessary)

For more information about renting Cotuit Center for the Arts, please contact Sandra at sandra@cotuitcenterforthearts.org.