UNFORGETTABLE EVENTS HAPPEN

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QUINTESSENTIALLY SAN FRANCISCO SWEEPING VIEWS OF THE BAY PROVIDE THE STAGE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENT

Founded in 1871, San Francisco Art Institute

(SFAI) is the nation’s oldest and only school of

higher education dedicated to contemporary

art. As a focal point of the Bay Area artistic

community, SFAI is devoted to supporting the

next generation of artists by fostering diversity

and community engagement, creating new

forms of creative expression, and cultivating

critical discourse in the arts.

The 800 Chestnut Street campus—nestled

atop the city’s historic Russian Hill—is just a few

blocks from North Beach, Pier 39, numerous

hotels, parking, and entertainment venues.

The building features a unique fusion

between traditional and contemporary

architectural styles. Intricate brickwork, stately

archways, and rustic terracotta tiles juxtaposed

with angular shapes and huge expanses of

board formed concrete, bringing together old

and new. There are five main rental areas to

choose from as well as several classrooms. It is

also home to one of only three murals in the city

of San Francisco executed by the prolific artist,

Diego Rivera.

SFAI is committed to making designated

areas of the campus available for events on

weekends and during winter, spring, and

summer break periods when students are

not on campus. The income generated by

venue rentals plays a vital role in supporting

SFAI’s academic and public programming by

supplementing operational costs.

Contact facilityrentals@sfai.edu to

confirm that a date is available.

CAMPUS HISTORY• 1926: Architects James Bakewell and

Arthur Brown of the eponymous Bakewell

and Brown Architecture firm finish SFAI’s

original building. The firm also designs a

number of notable San Francisco buildings,

including City Hall (1915) and Coit Tower

(1933).

• 1931: Mexican muralist Diego Rivera

completes The Making of a Fresco

Showing the Building of a City in the

school’s gallery.

• 1969: SFAI expands by adding giant

150-foot long studio bays, a colossal

rooftop amphitheater, and outdoor quad

area. Half of the building, designed by

Paffard Keatinge-Clay, is modeled after Le

Corbusier’s Carpenter Center for the Visual

Arts in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

• 1976: SFAI is listed as San Francisco

Landmark #85.

• 2007: SFAI is given the prestigious

American Institute of Architects’ 25-year

Award recognizing distinguished California

Architecture of enduring significance.

• 2015: SFAI is listed on the National

Register of Historic Places.

F A C T O I D

Filmed on SFAI’s campus, Arnold Schwarzenegger played the role of Josef Schmidt, a hypersensitive bodybuilder on steroids in the show The Streets of San Francisco which aired in 1977. The episode is called “Dead Lift.”

SFAI CAFÉThe café is ideal for intimate gatherings,

private meetings, catered events, and

receptions. It features wall-to-wall

windows with great light and a stellar

view of the Bay Bridge, Angel Island, and

Alcatraz. Tables and chairs are included

with the rental and can be arranged to

your liking. The kitchen is available at an

additional cost.

SE AT ING C A PAC I T Y: 8 5

S TA ND ING C A PAC I T Y: 8 5

$ 2 ,5 0 0 ( D IN ING A R E A ON LY )

$ 3 ,5 0 0 ( W I T H K I TC HEN INC L U DED)

ZELLERBACH QUADRANGALE(The Quad)

Need to spread out? The Zellerbach

Quad boasts over 4,000 square feet

of open space that can be filled with

people. Stand on the edge and let the

view of the Bay fill your entire range of

vision. A 90-foot concrete wall juts into

the San Francisco skyline and provides

the perfect backdrop for psychedelic

light shows and avant-garde video art

displays. So whether you’re planning an

elegant seated dinner against the aura

of Coit Tower at sunset, or a chic party

with six tequila bars and a live band, you

will find this area plumb for your wildest

expectations.

SE AT ING C A PAC I T Y: 15 9

S TA ND ING C A PAC I T Y: 3 41

$ 4 ,0 0 0

ROOFTOP TERRACE + AMPHITHEATERImagine standing atop the precipice

of a sublime 250-foot elevation, as

fog rolls serenely across the Bay. The

sea breeze blows through your hair as

sailboats pass by and fog horns blow in

the distance. This is the experience you

will have atop the SFAI Amphitheater.

Spanning 150 feet, it provides ample

built in seating for guests that requires

little to no set up. The adjoining terrace

is an expansive 5,600 square foot

Brutalist vista with a 365-degree,

panoramic view of the Bay, Coit Tower,

and Alcatraz.

S E A T I N G C A P A C I T Y : 13 9

S T A N D I N G C A P A C I T Y : 3 0 0

U P T O 2 0 0 G U E S T S : $ 4 , 0 0 0

A B O V E 2 0 0 G U E S T S : $ 6 , 5 0 0

F A C T O I D

SFAI’s school colors are gray and clear, and the mascot is the fog.

SPANISH COURTYARDLocated directly beneath SFAI’s iconic

bell-tower, the Spanish Courtyard lends

itself to stately, elegant, and stylish

receptions, passed hors d’oeuvres, and

cocktail hours. SFAI’s art deco style

tiled koi and turtle pond is a delightful

centerpiece to a lush garden of fuschia

and jasmine plants. Shade trees drape

over the hand-laid brick providing

coverage on warm Summer days.

The exterior walls of the courtyard are

adorned with juried paintings created

by SFAI’s top students.

S E A T I N G C A P A C I T Y : 1 4 2

S T A N D I N G C A P A C I T Y : 3 0 3

$ 3 , 5 0 0

LECTURE HALLShare the same stage engaged by

notable culture creators such as

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Angela Davis,

Kathy Acker, Ansel Adams, Dorothea

Lange, the Kuchar brothers, and

countless others. The SFAI lecture hall

features amphitheater style seating with

ample leg-room and the technical specs

listed below.

S E A T I N G C A P A C I T Y : 2 5 0 I N C L U D I N G 6

W H E E L C H A I R A C C E S S I B L E S P O T S

$ 3 , 0 0 0 + A / V T E C H N I C I A N F E E S

P A R K I N G L O T

Lot is priced for a full day reservation.

1 9 S P A C E S | $ 1 , 0 0 0

LECTURE HALL (CONTINUED)

On StagePodium

Wifi and Internet Access

VGA cable for laptop projection

1/8” stereo audio to house speakers

Microphone and wireless mics

Projection BoothHD Projector,

native 1920x1080

Adjustable lighting for Stage and House

Live audio monitoring via 12-channel mixer

Media DecksBlu-ray

DVD

Mini-DV

VHS

3/4” Video

Cassette Tape

CD

Film16mm Projector,

optical and magnetic audio

CLASSROOMS /STUDIOSDuring off hours, classrooms are

available for use as meeting space for

corporate functions and break-out rooms

for educational conferences. Studios

and classrooms have varying capabilities

including high power HD projection,

natural light and/or blackout curtains,

sound systems, media racks with DVD,

CD-R, and VHS players. For specifics,

please schedule a site visit.

C A PAC I T Y VA R IE S BY ROOM

$1,5 0 0 ( P R I C ED FOR F U L L DAY R EN TA L )

F A C T O I D

Notable past faculty and alumni include Edward Muybridge, Lance Acord, Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Minor White, Kathryn Bigelow, Enrique Chagoya, Angela Davis, Richard Diebenkorn, Paul Kos, George Kuchar, Annie Leibovitz, Barry McGee, Catherine Opie, Peter Pau, and Kehinde Wiley.

BUILDING LEVELS

CAFÉMCMILLANCONFERENCE

ROOM

SPANISH COURTYARD

LECTUREHALL

STUDIO##

ZELLERBACH QUAD

TO TERRACE

CHESTNUT STREET

FRANCISCO STREET

TO TERRACE

CHESTNUT STREET

FRANCISCO STREET

TERRACE

AMPITHEATER

MAIN LEVEL TERRACE LEVEL

PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES

Gray Package $ 7,5 0 0 + A P P L I C A B L E FEE S

Rental Areas: Café (includes both dining area

and kitchen) and either the Zellerbach Quad,

the Rooftop Terrace & Amphitheater, or the

Spanish Courtyard.

In addition to the two rental areas, client

receives access to the McMillan Conference

Room which may be used as a dressing

room, storage space, or for other purposes as

necessary. Client will also receive access to five

free parking spaces. This package covers a 12

hour rental period.

Clear Package $15,0 0 0 + R EF U NDA B L E C L E A N ING / DA M AG E DEP OS I T

Rental Areas: Café (includes both dining

area and kitchen), the Zellerbach Quad, the

Rooftop Terrace & Amphitheater, and the

Spanish Courtyard.

In addition to the four rental areas, client

receives access to the McMillan Conference

Room which may be used as a dressing

room, storage space, or for other purposes

as necessary. Client will also receive access to

five free parking spaces. Event Monitor fee is

included in the rental rate. Does not include A/V

Technician or Kitchen Monitor fees if applicable.

This package covers a 12 hour rental period.

E V E N T S W E L C O M E D

• Gala Events• Cocktail Receptions• Conferences• Screenings• Weddings• Film and Photo Shoots• Business Functions and Meetings

N O N - P R O F I T D I S C O U N T

SFAI offers a 20% discount off the rental price with proof of 501c3 status.* *Discount does not include applicable fees or cleaning/damage deposit.

SFAI reserves the right to refuse events based on conflicts of interest including political or religious affiliation, art displays or performances not belonging to or approved of by SFAI, events for minors (such as proms), and promotional events or fundraisers. Such events will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

B O O K N O W

Contact facilityrentals@sfai.edu or call 415.749.4541 to schedule a site visit.

FEES AND PERMITS

Rental PaymentRental rates are for full day (10 hour) time

period which includes setup and break-down.

Holding the DateSFAI requires a nonrefundable payment of 50%

the rental fee along with the signed contract

when a client commits to booking a space.

Staffing FeesClient is required to pay a staffing fee of

$100/hour for an Event Monitor, Kitchen

Monitor (if applicable), and Audio/Video

Technician (if applicable).

Cleaning and Damage DepositCient is required to submit a cleaning and

damage deposit of $1,000 at least 14 days

prior to the event. Instances that would

prevent the return of the full deposit include

damage to SFAI property, improper trash

removal, and remaining on site past the

10pm cut off time.

PermitsClients must provide a copy all necessary

fire, sound, and alcoholic beverage permits.

For events that are open to the public,

permits are especially crucial. Specific items

that require an open flame permit include

propane powered space heaters (heat

lamps), grills, and sternos.

InsuranceRenters must provide SFAI with a copy of

event insurance worth $1,000,000. This

insurance generally costs $100-$200 and

is obtainable online or through your private

insurance agency.

TentsTenting is allowed in the Zellerbach Quad

with prior approval from the Facility Rental

Manager. Tenting may require additional

permitting for which the client/vendor is

responsible.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

CateringClients are required to work with a licensed

caterer. Exceptions can be made for events

with fewer than 80 people.

PowerSFAI is a historic building. Check with the

Rental Manager to see if your event may

require a generator. Generators can be rented

by the client from an outside vendor.

Residential AreaDue to the city noise ordinance for residential

areas, we require full load out at 10pm sharp.

Failure to comply will result in fines of $100 for

every hour that the renter stays past 10pm.

GarbageAll trash generated by the event is the

responsibility of the renter and must be

removed at the end of the event. Failure

to remove garbage will result in a fine of

up to $200 which will be taken out of the

Cleaning/Damage Deposit.

Lead OrganizerSFAI requires that clients utilize a

designated lead organizer. This person will

be the point of contact with SFAI’s Event

Monitor on the big day. If you are having

a wedding, the lead organizer can not be

part of the bridal party.

Student Art WorkSFAI students are encouraged to create

public artwork throughout the year in

the form of sculpture, murals, paintings/

drawings, video, and performance. Student

work changes on a weekly basis and often

there is no way of knowing what kind of art

will be present in advance of your event.

Renters are not permitted to alter student

work in any way, including by relocating

work to another area.