Downtown Storefront Gallery and Event Space

About the Space

We are a storefront gallery, retail, exhibition, and programming space located on a major street in downtown Toronto. This multi-use space is available for pop-up shops, workshops, presentations, meetings, and community events as well as exhibitions, performances and other artistic programs. Other types of events are also welcome. Discounts for full day and multiple day rentals (see below). FEATURES • Total Square Footage: 396 sq ft • Store-front facing major street. • Great natural light, 11 ft south facing windows in front, clean white walls. • Gallery quality track lighting on 3 separately controlled dimmer switches. • Plywood backed walls in the front space (Gallery Space 1). • Three 4'x8' movable solid-core wall panels on a track, can be positioned in multiple ways, or stacked against the wall out of the way. Suitable for hanging artwork. • Original wood floors and baseboards (1912). • 10.5' ceiling height. • Occupancy: 50 people standing (max occupancy at any point) or 20 people seated (max at any point). • 13 wooden folding chairs available for use. • Pico (mini) projector available for an hourly rate. • Metered parking is reliably available in front, and free parking on side-street is usually available outside of business hours. MULTIPLE DAY RATES (does not apply to bookings in December). $350 for 1 day rental $600 for 2 day rental $800 for 3 day rental $1600 for one week rental (7 days) **+ HST + cleaning fee + wall patching fee (if artwork or decorations are hung) ACCESSIBILITY Partially accessible entrance (1 step: portable ramp available upon request). There is one gender-neutral washroom. Please note the following: • Any permits for alcohol are the responsibility of the renter. Please see below for more information about alcohol permits. • There is an artist studio in the back, so the space is only semi-private. If you have an event that requires no interruptions please specify. • $500 security deposit is taken on all rentals. This is returned in full as long as no damage is incurred. • All fees subject to HST and Giggster processing fees • There is a $50 cleaning fee added to all rentals 4 hours and over to cover light cleaning of the space. • We will take care of any patching/painting if any artwork is hung on the walls. This will be covered by a $50 patching and painting fee. • Artists are responsible for providing gallery attendants for their exhibitions, and planning any associated events and receptions. Notes on alcohol permits: • Special Occasion Permits are available from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (they charge a fee). • Plan ahead! It could take a few weeks to secure a permit. • In order to get an SOP for non-private and advertised events, a form must be submitted to the City Clerk's office, and then the city's endorsement needs to be sent to the AGCO. This also takes some time to process. The form can be found here: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/9678-Municipal-Endorsement-for-Special-Occasion-Permit.pdf • We require a copy of the approved permit before the event. The Renter is responsible for complying with all provincial and municipal laws, regulations, and bylaws.